2021 Lalitpur City F.C. season

The 2021 season is Lalitpur City's 1st Nepal Super League season.[2]

Lalitpur City
2021 season
OwnerBhat-Bhateni Super Market
ChairmanKamana Gurung
Head coachNepal Pradip Humagain[1]
(until 2 May)
Nepal Raju Tamang
(interim, from 2 May)
StadiumDasharath Rangasala
Super League3rd of 7 (qualified for playoffs)
Top goalscorerLeague: Nepal Anjan Bista
(3 goals)

All: Nepal Anjan Bista
(3 goals)

Season overview

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On 15 March, Lalitpur City announced the signing of Nepal national football team striker Anjan Bista as its marquee player.[3]

On the auction of Nepal Super League, Lalitpur City acquired various players such as midfielder Arik Bista, Kamal Shrestha, Prabesh Danawar, etc.[4]

On 11 April, Lalitpur City signed contract with Vilim Posinković.[5]

On 16 April, Lalitpur City signed contract with Nurlan Novruzov.[6][7]

Competition

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Nepal Super League

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Results

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24 April 2021 1 Kathmandu Rayzrs FC 1–0 Lalitpur City FC Kathmandu
17:30 NST Olaoumu   66' Report Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium
26 April 2021 4 Lalitpur City FC 1–1 FC Chitwan Kathmandu
17:30 NST
Report
Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium
29 April 2021 8 Lalitpur City FC 1–1 Dhangadhi FC Kathmandu
17:30 NST
Report Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium
2 May 2021 12 Pokhara Thunders 0–0 Lalitpur City FC Kathmandu
17:30 NST Report Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium
6 May 2021 16 Lalitpur City FC 1–0 Butwal Lumbini FC Kathmandu
14:30 NST Report Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium
8 May 2021 19 Biratnagar City FC 0–4 Lalitpur City FC Kathmandu
14:30 NST Report
Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium

League table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Kathmandu Rayzrs (C) 6 4 1 1 9 8 +1 13 Advance to Playoffs
2 Dhangadhi 6 3 1 2 8 5 +3 10
3 Lalitpur City 6 2 3 1 7 3 +4 9
4 Butwal Lumbini 6 2 2 2 7 6 +1 8
5 Pokhara Thunders 6 2 2 2 3 4 −1 8
Source: Goal Nepal
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) play-off match
(C) Champions


Playoffs

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Bracket

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PreliminaryPreliminaryFinal
1Kathmandu Rayzrs1Q1WDhangadhi0
2Dhangadhi (a.e.t.)2Q2WKathmandu Rayzers1
Q1LKathmandu Rayzrs3
EWLalitpur City0
3Lalitpur City1
4Butwal Lumbini0

Preliminary

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12 May 2021 Eliminator Lalitpur City FC 1–0 Butwal Lumbini F.C. Kathmandu
17:30 NST
Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala
Referee: Prajwol Chhetri
Man of the Match: Arpan Karki (Lalitpur City FC)
13 May 2021 Qualifier 2 Kathmandu Rayzrs FC 3–0 Lalitpur City FC Kathmandu
17:30 NST
Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala
Referee: Prajwol Chhetri
Man of the Match: M. Olaoumu (Kathmandu Rayzrs FC)

Statistics

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As of 18 May 2021
No. Player Pos. Nepal Super League
Apps      
1   Rohit Karki GK 0(1)
2   Palsang Lama DF 3(2)
3   Saroj Yongan DF 1(1) 1
4   Niraj Basnet DF 7 3
7   Nurlan Novruzov FW 8 2 1
8   Arik Bista MF 8 1
9   Ranjan Bista MF 0(5) 1 3
10   Bimal Rana FW 5(3) 1 1
11   Nabin Lama MF 3(2)
12   Pravesh Kunwar DF 7(1) 1
13   Kamal Shrestha DF 8 1 2
14   Anjan Bista FW 8 3 2
15   Gaurab Budhathoki MF 2(3) 1
19   Dinesh Rai MF
23   Mikchhen Tamang MF 5
24   Peter Segun DF 5
44/91   Vilim Posinković FW 6(1) 2
47   Arpan Karki GK 8 1
77   Binod Gurung MF 1(4)
80   Dona Thapa MF 2(3)

Goalscorers

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Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total goals are equal.

Rank No. Pos. Player Nepal Super League
1 14 FW   Anjan Bista 3
2 7 FW   Nurlan Novruzov 2
3 10 FW   Bimal Rana 1
3 13 DF   Kamal Shrestha 1
3 9 MF   Ranjan Bista 1

Awards

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Season Player Goals Ref.
2020–21   Anjan Bista 3 [8]

References

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  1. ^ "Lalitpur City FC unveils Nepali American Pradip Humagain As A Head Coach". GoalNepal.com. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Nepal Super League 2021". goalnepal.com. goalnepal.com. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Lalitpur City FC Ropes In Anjan Bista As A Marquee Player". goalnepal.com. goalnepal.com. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Nepal Super League: NSL auction sees eight major signings". kathmandupost.com. kathmandupost.com. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Nepal Super League: Lalitpur City FC Welcomes A Forward From Azerbaijan". goalnepal.com. goalnepal.com. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  6. ^ ""Gedib-gəlmək biletimi aldılar deyə Nepal klubu ilə anlaşdım" – Nurlan Novruzov". qol.az (in Azerbaijani). qol.az. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Nurlan Novruzov Nepalda getdiyi yox, başqa komandada oynayacaq". rekord.az (in Azerbaijani). rekord.az. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Kathmandu Rayzrs claim Nepal Super League trophy". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
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