Summary
The Assam State Premier League (ASPL) is the state-level football league in the Indian state of Assam. It is the highest state-level football league in Assam organised by the Assam Football Association, currently contested by 8 clubs.[2]
| Organising body | Assam Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Country | India |
| Number of teams | 8 (2023) |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | I-League 3 |
| Relegation to | Guwahati Premier Football League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Bordoloi Trophy Independence Day Cup ATPA Shield |
| Current champions | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (2nd title)[1] |
| Most championships | Assam Rifles (3 titles) |
| TV partners | KARBI ANGLONG LIVE (YouTube) |
| Current: 2023 | |
History edit
Assam State Premier League inaugural edition of the league started in 2008 with Assam Rifles winning its first title. After some years in 2015 the league was discontinued. But after 7 years in 2023, it was revived by Assam Football Association.[2]
Competition structure edit
| Tier | Division | |
|---|---|---|
| I (Level 5 on Indian football pyramid) |
Assam State Premier League | |
| II (Level 6 on Indian football pyramid) |
Assam Club Championship / Guwahati Premier Football League | |
| III | GSA A Division Football League | |
| IV | GSA B Division Football League | |
| V | GSA C Division Football League | |
The winner of Assam State Premier League gets promoted to I-League 3, and the last position team gets relegated to the Assam Club Championship. From 2015 season the league has been revamped with the new format. The teams have been divided into two zones - Upper Assam and Lower Assam.[3] The league began with the group stage on home and away basis. The top four teams from each zone qualified for the quarterfinals.[4]In 2023, Assam Football Association revived the league after a gap of 7 years.[2]
Clubs edit
The following 8 clubs are competing in the 2023-24 season of ASPL.[2] [5] [6]
| Team | City/Town |
|---|---|
| United Chirang Duar FC | Chirang |
| Elevenstar Club | Bongaigaon |
| Jorhat Town Club | Jorhat |
| Moran Town Club | Moranhat |
| Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | Diphu |
| Dima United FC | Haflong |
| Gobinda Basumatary FC | Jaraguri |
| Khwrwmdao FC | Parbatjhora |
Champions edit
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Assam Rifles | Oil India FC | |
| 2009–10 | Assam Rifles | Assam Police Blues | |
| 2010–11 | Assam Rifles | Oil India FC | [7] |
| 2011–12 | Oil India FC | Assam Rifles | |
| 2012–13 | Radial Club | FC Green Valley | |
| 2013–14 | Assam Police Blues | FC Green Valley | |
| 2015 | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | FC Green Valley | [8] |
| 2023–24 | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | United Chirang Duar FC | [1] |
Sponsorship edit
Assam State Premier League has been sponsored by Numaligarh Refinery this season.
- 2023 : Numaligarh Refinery
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "KAMSFC win Assam State Premier League". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Assam State Premier League from Nov 1". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Assam Football Association announce re-launch of ASPL". www.aiff.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "ASPL to wear new look". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
- ^ ASPL to wear new look The Telegraphy. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015
- ^ "Assam State Premier League 2023-24". www.aiff.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Assam Rifles clinched Assam State Premier League". assamtimes.org. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC crowned champions of ASPL 2015". www.aiff.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
External links edit
- Assam State Premier League on Facebook