2023–24 Goa Professional League
The 2023–24 Goa Professional League, also known as the CAM Goa Professional League for sponsorship reasons, is the 26th season of the Goa Professional League, the top football league in the Indian state of Goa since its establishment in 1996.
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 August 2023 – TBA |
← 2022–23 2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of 21 September 2023. | |
Dempo SC are the defending champions having won back-to-back titles.[1]
TeamsEdit
Thirteen teams are participating in the 2023–24 Goa Pro League season.
Changes from last seasonEdit
- This season, instead of fielding two U-20 players, GPL clubs will now feature two U-21 players who must collectively play a full 90 minutes.
- Players accumulating five yellow cards will serve a one-match suspension, with subsequent yellow card counts leading to progressively reduced suspensions.
- GPL matches will be spread across Goa. Alternative venues are being explored, with clubs encouraged to propose potential grounds for inspection and approval.[2]
Relegated from 2022–23 Goa Professional LeagueEdit
- Velsao SCC[3]
- Salgaocar FC[n 1]
Promoted to 2023–24 Goa Professional LeagueEdit
From GFA First Division LeagueEdit
Corporate entriesEdit
- Pax of Nagoa SC[13]
- Geno Sports Club[14]
The Goa Football Association (GFA) opened slots for direct entries for the Goa Professional League (GPL) 2023-24 from village clubs and corporates. The entry fees were 50 and 30 lakhs for corporate and village clubs. Corporate entry clubs are exempt from relegation for the first season, ensuring a minimum of two years in the top tier.[15]
 to GPL |
 out of GPL
|
|---|---|
| Young Boys of Tonca Cortalim Villagers Pax of Nagoa Geno Sports Club |
Velsao SCC Salgaocar FC |
Club locationsEdit
Calangute Association
Guardian Angel
Panaji
Cortalim Villagers
Geno SC
Location of teams in 2023–24 Goa Pro League
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Dempo | Carambolim |
| Sporting Goa | Panaji |
| Panjim FC | |
| Young Boys of Tonca | Tonca |
| FC Goa B | Porvorim |
| Calangute Association | Calangute |
| SESA FA | Sanquelim |
| Vasco SC | Vasco |
| Churchill Brothers | Margao |
| Guardian Angel SC | Curchorem |
| Cortalim Villagers | Cortalim |
| Pax of Nagoa SC | Verna |
| Geno Sports Club | Mapusa |
StadiumsEdit
Matches are played at Duler Stadium in Mapusa.
League tableEdit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Champions and possible qualification for 2023-24 I-League 3 |
| 2 | Dempo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Calangute Association | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | FC Goa B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Churchill Brothers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | SESA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Panjim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Guardian Angel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Vasco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Young Boys of Tonca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Cortalim Villagers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Pax of Nagoa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Geno Sports Club | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation League to GFA First Division League |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: Goa Professional League - Official
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Merghulao, Marcus (1 April 2023). "Dempo score late to hand FC Goa first defeat and win Pro League". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ↑ "Goa Football Association Unveils Exciting Changes for Upcoming GPL Season". www.gfagoa.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Vasco clinch victory, Velsao SC relegated". O Heraldo. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "After 67 yrs, iconic Salgaocar FC hangs up its sr boots". The Times of India. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Salgaocar FC to cease senior team operations". Khel Now. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Salgaocar FC's bittersweet goodbye - Fall of a Goan giant". The Bridge. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Change in Indian football scene forced us to re-examine our original vision: Shivanand on Salgaocar FC's pullout from GPL". O Heraldo. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "'Salgaocar have not shut shop, flicker of hope club will make a comeback'". The Times of India. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ "It's official: Salgaocar to maintain only U-13 and U-15 teams, hardest decision, says club in statement". The Times of India. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ "YBT edge past Cortalim Villagers, qualify for GPL". O Heraldo. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Cortalim Villagers to replace Salgaocar in Goa Pro League". The Times Of India. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "It's final: Salgaocar FC exits GPL, Cortalim Villagers steps in". O Heraldo. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Geno, Pax of Nagoa to participate in GPL". O Heraldo. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Goa Pro League: Geno, Nagoa and Salgaocar's team get direct entry". O Heraldo. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Slots available for GFA Pro League". O Heraldo. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.