1968 Mestaruussarja
The Mestaruussarja 1968 was the 38th season for the Finnish football championship since the introduction of Mestaruussarja. It was contested among twelve teams. Master was Turun Palloseura defending champions Lahti Reipas.
Participating teams
Final Table
The rise in the Mestaruussarja for 1969 season managed Kuopion Elo and Tamperen Ilves -Kissat.
Scorer
Tommy Lindholm TPS Turku was again top scorer with 23 goals.
FA Cup
The final of the Finnish Football Cup was held in the Olympic Stadium Helsinki between Kuopion Palloseura and defending Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat on 12 October 1968. Kuopio won 2-1.
International truncation
Turun Palloseura qualified as a Master for the European Cup of Champions 1969/70, Cup Winners Kuopion Palloseura participated in the European Cup Winners' Cup 1969/70 in part:
- Master Turun Palloseura ( State Champion Cup ) Preliminary round: 0:1 and 0:4 against Denmark Kjøbenhavns Boldklub
- Cup Winners Kuopion Palloseura ( Cup Winners Cup ) Round 1: 0-0 and 0-1 against Portugal Académica de Coimbra