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. Dempo SC are the defending champions having won back-to-back titles.[2]
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 August 2023 – 8 April 2024[1] |
| Matches played | 130 |
| Goals scored | 372 (2.86 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 3 April 2024. | |
Teams edit
Thirteen teams are participating in the 2023–24 Goa Pro League season.
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.[3]
- 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[4]
- Salgaocar FC[n 1]
Promoted to 2023–24 Goa Professional League edit
From GFA First Division League edit
Corporate entries edit
- Pax of Nagoa SC[14]
- Geno Sports Club[15]
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.[16][17]
 to GPL |
 out of GPL
|
|---|---|
| Young Boys of Tonca Cortalim Villagers Pax of Nagoa Geno Sports Club |
Velsao SCC Salgaocar FC |
Club locations edit
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 FC | 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 SC | Vasco | Nagoa Ground |
| Cortalim Villagers | Cortalim | |
| Pax of Nagoa | Verna | |
| Churchill Brothers | Margao | Rosary Ground |
| Guardian Angel SC | Curchorem |
Stadiums edit
Matches will initially be played at Duler Stadium in Mapusa. However, with the league adopting a home-and-away format, other venues were added.[18] They include Ella Ground, Old Goa; Rosary Ground, Benaulim; and Nagoa Ground, Verna.[19]
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SESA | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 47 | 24 | +23 | 45 | Possible qualification for 2024-25 I-League 3 |
| 2 | Pax of Nagoa | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 19 | +27 | 44 | |
| 3 | Sporting Goa | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 47 | 15 | +32 | 40 | |
| 4 | Dempo | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 37 | 19 | +18 | 40 | |
| 5 | Cortalim Villagers | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 22 | +11 | 39 | |
| 6 | Geno SC | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 26 | +7 | 39 | |
| 7 | FC Goa B | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 19 | +25 | 36 | |
| 8 | Calangute Association | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 30 | +7 | 31 | |
| 9 | Churchill Brothers | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 31 | −1 | 29 | |
| 10 | Guardian Angel | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 37 | −13 | 26 | |
| 11 | Vasco | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 46 | −26 | 22 | |
| 12 | Panjim Footballers | 22 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 53 | −40 | 9 | |
| 13 | Young Boys of Tonca | 23 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 83 | −70 | 6 | Relegation to GFA First Division League |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 April 2024. Source: Goa Professional League Official The Away End - Goa Pro League
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
Prize money edit
The total pool of prize money is ₹10 lakh (US$13,000).[20]
| Position | Amount |
|---|---|
| Champions | ₹6 lakh (US$7,500) |
| Runner-ups | ₹4 lakh (US$5,000) |
| Total | ₹10 lakh (US$13,000) |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Lopes, Jovito (24 May 2023). "GFA season kick-off on June 20 with futsal". O Heraldo. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ 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". Goa: The Times of India. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.