Summary
The Sikkim Premier Division League (also known as Probo Sikkim Premier Division League for sponsorship reasons) is the highest state-level football league in Sikkim, India, organised by Sikkim Football Association.[1][2] United Sikkim FC is the most successful club with three league titles.
 | |
| Organising body | Sikkim Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Country | India |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | I-League 3 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Sikkim Gold Cup Independence Cup |
| Current champions | Sikkim Police (1st title) |
| Most championships | United Sikkim (3 titles) |
| TV partners | Pavilion TV (YouTube) |
| Current: 2023 Sikkim Premier Division League | |
History edit
Sikkim Premier Division League edit
The current top-tier league in Sikkim, also known as the Sikkim A Division League, was started by the Sikkim Football Association in 2011 with 8 teams.[1] The league was suspended in 2019, following a dispute between the Football Players Association of Sikkim (FCAS) and the SFA.[3] The state league eventually resumed in 2023.[2] Matches for the 2023 season were broadcast on Pavilion TV.
Sikkim B Division League edit
The current second-tier league in Sikkim, also known as the Sikkim B Division League, has 6 teams from Gangtok Zone and 6 from Namchi Zone. The present champions are Howlers Sporting Club, Singtam.
The league operates on a round robin basis with top 2 teams from each zone progressing to a playoffs stage where the two finalists are promoted to the Sikkim Premier Division League. In 2023, Howlers FC beat Sikkim Brotherhood FC in the finals of the playoff round to clinch the B Division title.
Structure edit
| Sikkim Football League | |
|---|---|
| Tier | Division |
| 1 (Level 5 on Indian Football Pyramid) |
Sikkim Premier Division League |
| 2 (Level 6 on Indian Football Pyramid) |
Sikkim B Division |
| 3 (Level 7 on Indian Football Pyramid) |
Sikkim C Division |
Venue edit
The matches for the Sikkim Premier Division League are held at Paljor Stadium. Matches for the Sikkim B Division League are held at Bhaichung Stadium, Namchi, for Namchi Zone, and Paljor Stadium for Gangtok Zone.
2023 teams edit
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Sikkim Aakraman | Gangtok |
| Sikkim Himalayan | Gangtok |
| Boys’ Club Gangtok | Gangtok |
| Sikkim Police XI | Gangtok |
| United Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Sikkim Unicorn FC | Gangtok |
| SAI Namchi | Namchi |
| Kumar Sporting FC | Rongneck |
| Team |
|---|
| Sikkim Brotherhood FC |
| Sang Mustang FC |
| Sikkim Boys FC |
| Northerners FC, Mangan |
| Dzongri FC |
| Pakyong United SC |
| Team |
|---|
| Howlers FC, Singtam |
| Red Panda FC |
| Gyalsing Sporting Club |
| Sanju Football Academy |
| Sinolchu FC |
| Kaluk Sporting Club |
Champions edit
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sinolchu FC | ||
| 2013 | United Sikkim | ||
| 2014 | Gangtok Himalayan | [4] | |
| 2015 | State Sports Academy | ||
| 2016 | Sikkim Aakraman | Gangtok Himalayan | [5] |
| 2017 | United Sikkim | Sikkim Aakraman | [6] |
| 2018 | United Sikkim | Sikkim Aakraman | [7] |
| 2019 | League suspended due to FCAS and SFA dispute | ||
| 2023 | Sikkim Police | Sikkim Himalayan | [8] |
Sikkim Premier League edit
The Sikkim Premier League is a private football league in Sikkim. The first season under the new league name started in 2023, organised by the Football Development Private Limited.[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Parasar, Swapnaneel (24 July 2018). "All you need to know about the football league structure in Sikkim". Goal.com.
- ^ a b Pradhan, Sujal (16 June 2023). "Sikkim Premier Division League 2023 to kick off on June 21st". indiatodayne.in. Gangtok: India Today North East. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Sikkim Premier Division League 2019: Update". The Away End. 17 September 2019. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "Sikkim Himalayan SC has technically won the Sikkim Premier League title with one more game to go". Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Sikkim Aakraman F.C. Sikkim Premier Division League Champions". sikkimexpress.com. The Sikkim Express. 26 September 2017. Archived from the original on 27 September 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "United Sikkim FC thrashed State Sports Academy to win Sikkim Premier League title". Goalie365.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "SIKKIM POLICE LIFTS SIKKIM PREMIER DIVISION LEAGUE 2023". Sikkim Express. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Dhungel, Pankaj (31 January 2023). "Sikkim Premier League begins with 8 football teams". eastmojo.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.