According to Offsideplus.az, this step was taken due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision was made in accordance with the security protocol announced by the board of the organization in June this year.
After 18 rounds, Valur, with 44 points, was declared the champion 4 games before the end. Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson, who played for Qarabag in the 2018/2019 season, is currently playing for the team.