Next Gen Cup

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Next Gen Cup or Next Generation Cup officially known as Reliance Foundation Premier League Next Gen Cup is a youth football tournament organised by the Premier League in collaboration with Indian Super League and South African Premier Division, as part of the Premier League Youth Games initiative.[1][2][3]

History[edit]

In 2019, as a part of the Premier League Youth Games initiative, youth players of Arsenal F.C. and Leicester City FC visited India to play against RFYC and Mumbai City FC youth teams.[4] First edition of the Next Generation Cup was organised at Reliance Coperate Park in Navi Mumbai. 6 teams took part in the competition, three Indian Super League U-15 teams and three Premier League U-14 teams.[5]

2020 tournament[edit]

Teams[edit]

Under-14 and under-15 tournament
English teams Indian teams
Manchester United RFYC
Chelsea[6] FC Goa
Southampton Bengaluru FC

League stage[edit]

All matches played at Reliance Corporate Park, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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2022 tournament[edit]

Teams[edit]

Under-21 tournament[7]
English teams Group Indian teams Group South African team Group
Tottenham Hotspur London (B) Kerala Blasters London (B) Stellenbosch FC Midlands (A)
Leicester City Midlands (A) Bengaluru Midlands (A)
West Ham United London (B)
Crystal Palace London (B)
Nottingham Forest Midlands (A)

Midlands (Group A)[edit]

All matches played at Leicester City F.C. Training Ground, Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom.[7] <section begin=Midlands (Group A) />

Semifinals Final[7]
      
1 England Leicester City 6
2 India Bengaluru 3
1 England Leicester City 2
4 South Africa Stellenbosch FC 7
3 England Nottingham Forest 1
4 South Africa Stellenbosch FC 4 Third place
2 India Bengaluru 1
3 England Nottingham Forest 6

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Sources:[7]

London (Group B)[edit]

All matches played at Hotspur Way, Tottenham, London, United Kingdom.[7] <section begin=London (Group B) />

Semifinals Final[7]
      
1 England Tottenham Hotspur 7
2 India Kerala Blasters 0
1 England Tottenham Hotspur 0
4 England West Ham United 8
3 England Crystal Palace 3
4 England West Ham United 4 Third place
2 India Kerala Blasters 1
3 England Crystal Palace 4

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Sources:[7]

2023 tournament[edit]

Teams[edit]

Under-21 tournament
Indian teams Group English teams Group South African team Group
ATK Mohun Bagan A Everton B Stellenbosch FC A
Bengaluru A West Ham United A
RFYC B Wolverhampton Wanderers B
Sudeva Delhi B

Group stage[edit]

All matches played at Reliance Corporate Park, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Group A[edit]

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Group B[edit]

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Placement matches[edit]

All matches played at Reliance Corporate Park, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
7th place play-off[8]
Bengaluru 2–1 Sudeva Delhi
Team 1  Score  Team 2
5th place play-off
ATK Mohun Bagan 0–4 RFYC
Team 1  Score  Team 2
3rd place play-off
West Ham United 3–0 Everton
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Grand Final
Stellenbosch FC 1-1 (4-5 Template:Pso) Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sources: RFDL, PL

Winners[edit]

Year Winners Ref.
2020 England Chelsea U14 [9]
2022 South Africa Stellenbosch U23
(Midlands group A) 		[10]
England West Ham United
(London group B) 		[11]
2023 England Wolverhampton Wanderers [12]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Dc, Chitrangada (2 March 2019). "Premier League & Indian Super League to start Youth Games; Arsenal, Leicester City youth teams to play ISL club". mykhel.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "Next Generation Mumbai Cup fixtures and how to follow the tournament". Indian Super League. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Rising talents shine on Indian stage". www.premierleague.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Premier League-ISL: Richard Garlick hoping to see Indian players in England | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  5. ↑ Sportstar, Team. "PL-ISL Next Gen Mumbai Cup: Bengaluru, Southampton settle for draw". Sportstar. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Next Gen Mumbai | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club". ChelseaFC. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Name, Author. "All you need to know about Next Generation Cup 2022". Khel Now. Retrieved 15 May 2023. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  8. ↑ "PL Next Gen Cup: Bengaluru FC wrap up campaign with a 2–1 win over Sudeva Delhi FC". indiansuperleague.com. 25 May 2023. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  9. ↑ "Next Generation Mumbai Cup 2020: Fixtures, where to watch and more". Khel Now. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Stellies thump Leicester to win Next Generation Cup". Super Sport. 31 July 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "Next Gen Cup Final Highlights: Tottenham Hotspur 0-8 U19s | West Ham United F.C." www.whufc.com. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "Wolves edge Stellenbosch FC on penalties to lift PL Next Gen Cup title". Indian Super League. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
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