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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.[1]
Teams
Thirteen teams are participating in the 2023–24 Goa Pro League season.
Changes from last season
- 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 League
- Velsao SCC[3]
- Salgaocar FCTemplate:Refn
Promoted to 2023–24 Goa Professional League
Corporate entries
- Pax of Nagoa SC[7]
- Geno Sports Club[8]
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.[9]
| Template:Increase to GPL | Template:Decrease out of GPL |
|---|---|
| Young Boys of Tonca Cortalim Villagers Pax of Nagoa Geno Sports Club |
Velsao SCC Salgaocar FC |
Club locations
| 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 |
Stadiums
Matches are played at Duler Stadium in Mapusa.
League table
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See also
References
- ↑ Dempo score late to hand FC Goa first defeat and win Pro League, Merghulao, Marcus. The Times of India(2023-04-01). Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ↑ Goa Football Association Unveils Exciting Changes for Upcoming GPL Season. www.gfagoa.com(2023-08-08). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ Vasco clinch victory, Velsao SC relegated. O Heraldo(2023-03-30). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ YBT edge past Cortalim Villagers, qualify for GPL. O Heraldo(2023-05-30). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ Cortalim Villagers to replace Salgaocar in Goa Pro League. The Times Of India(2023-07-08). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ It's final: Salgaocar FC exits GPL, Cortalim Villagers steps in. O Heraldo(2023-07-08). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ Geno, Pax of Nagoa to participate in GPL. O Heraldo(2023-07-25). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ Goa Pro League: Geno, Nagoa and Salgaocar’s team get direct entry. O Heraldo(2023-07-25). Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ Slots available for GFA Pro League. O Heraldo(2023-06-18). Retrieved 2023-08-21.