The 2023–24 Goa Professional League, also known as the CAM Goa Professional League for sponsorship reasons, was the 26th season of the Goa Professional League, the top football league in the Indian state of Goa since its establishment in 1996. Dempo SC were the defending champions, having won back-to-back titles.[5]
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 August 2023–1 May 2024[1] |
| Champions | Sporting Goa[2] 7th GPL title 7th Goan title |
| Promoted | SESA[3] |
| Relegated | Young Boys of Tonca[4] |
| Matches played | 156 |
| Goals scored | 459 (2.94 per match) |
| Highest scoring | Calangute Association 3-6 FC Goa (20 January 2024) |
| Longest winless run | 21 matches Young Boys of Tonca |
← 2022–23 2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of 1 May 2024. | |
Changes from last season
edit- 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.[6]
- 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.
Relegated from 2022–23 Goa Professional League
edit- Velsao SCC[7]
- Salgaocar FC[n 1]
Promoted to 2023–24 Goa Professional League
editCorporate entries
edit- Pax of Nagoa SC[17]
- Geno Sports Club[18]
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.[19][20]
 to GPL |
 out of GPL
|
|---|---|
| Young Boys of Tonca Cortalim Villagers Pax of Nagoa Geno Sports Club |
Velsao SCC Salgaocar FC |
Club locations
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Calangute Association
Guardian Angel
Cortalim Villagers
Geno SC
Panaji
Location of 2023–24 Goa Pro League teams
| Club | Location | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Dempo | Carambolim | Ella Ground |
| Panjim Footballers | Panaji | |
| Young Boys of Tonca | Caranzalem | |
| Sporting Goa | Panaji | Tilak Maidan |
| FC Goa B | Porvorim | Duler Stadium Sesa Ground |
| Calangute Association | Calangute | |
| SESA FA | Sanquelim | |
| Geno Sports Club | Mapusa | |
| Vasco | Vasco | Nagoa Ground |
| Cortalim Villagers | Cortalim | |
| Pax of Nagoa | Verna | |
| Churchill Brothers | Margao | Rosary Ground |
| Guardian Angel SC | Curchorem |
Stadiums
editMatches will initially be played at Duler Stadium in Mapusa. However, with the league adopting a home-and-away format, other venues were added.[21] They include Ella Ground, Old Goa; Rosary Ground, Benaulim; and Nagoa Ground, Verna.[22]
League table
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting Goa (C) | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 54 | 16 | +38 | 49 | |
| 2 | SESA | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 55 | 24 | +31 | 48 | Eligible for 2024-25 I-League 3[a] |
| 3 | Dempo | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 43 | 21 | +22 | 46 | |
| 4 | Pax of Nagoa | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 22 | +24 | 44 | |
| 5 | FC Goa B | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 46 | 22 | +24 | 39 | |
| 6 | Cortalim Villagers | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 25 | +9 | 39 | |
| 7 | Geno SC | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 26 | +7 | 39 | |
| 8 | Calangute Association | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 33 | +7 | 34 | |
| 9 | Churchill Brothers | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 32 | −2 | 29 | |
| 10 | Guardian Angel | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 39 | −12 | 29 | |
| 11 | Vasco | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 49 | −27 | 22 | |
| 12 | Panjim Footballers | 24 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 59 | −43 | 9 | |
| 13 | Young Boys of Tonca (R) | 24 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 91 | −78 | 6 | Relegation to GFA First Division League |
Source: Goa Professional League Official The Away End - Goa Pro League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
- ^ Since Sporting Goa and Dempo have already qualified for I-League 2 and I-League respectively, the next highest ranked team(s) are eligible for I-League 3.
Prize money
editThe total pool of prize money is ₹10 lakh (US$12,000).[23]
| Position | Amount |
|---|---|
| Champions | ₹6 lakh (US$7,200) |
| Runner-ups | ₹4 lakh (US$4,800) |
| Total | ₹10 lakh (US$12,000) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Lopes, Jovito (24 May 2023). "GFA season kick-off on June 20 with futsal". O Heraldo. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Lopes, Flavio (2 May 2024). "Sporting put it across Nagoa for Goa Pro League title". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Lopes, Flavio (6 May 2024). "After Goa Pro League success, Sesa set sights on I-League". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Lopes, Flavio (1 May 2024). "Sporting look to halt Sesa's 50-year wait for Goa Pro League title". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "GFA opens doors for outstation teams to take part in Goa Pro League". The Times of India. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Goa Football Association Unveils Exciting Changes for Upcoming GPL Season". www.gfagoa.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "13-Team Goa Professional League kicks off today". The Times of India. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "13-Team Goa Professional League kicks off today". The Times of India. Goa. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.