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Goa Professional League
Season2023–24
Dates27 August 2023–1 May 2024[1]
ChampionsSporting Goa[2]
7th GPL title
7th Goan title
PromotedSESA[3]
RelegatedYoung Boys of Tonca[4]
Matches played156
Goals scored459 (2.94 per match)
Highest scoringCalangute Association 3-6 FC Goa
(20 January 2024)
Longest winless run21 matches
Young Boys of Tonca
All statistics correct as of 1 May 2024.

The 2023–24 Goa Professional League, also known as the CAM Goa Professional League for sponsorship reasons, was 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 were the defending champions, having won back-to-back titles.[5]

Changes from last season

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  • 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.[6]
  • 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

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From GFA First Division League

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Corporate entries

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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.[19][20]

Increase to GPL Decrease out of GPL
Young Boys of Tonca
Cortalim Villagers
Pax of Nagoa
Geno Sports Club 		Velsao SCC
Salgaocar FC

Club locations

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2023–24 Goa Professional League is located in Goa
Churchill Brothers
Calangute Association
Calangute Association
Dempo
Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel
SESA
FC Goa
Vasco
Cortalim Villagers
Cortalim Villagers
Pax of Nagoa
Geno SC
Geno SC
Panaji
Panaji
Panaji teams: Sporting Goa Young Boys of Tonca Panjim Footballers
Panaji teams:
Sporting Goa
Young Boys of Tonca
Panjim Footballers
Duler Stadium
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Location of 2023–24 Goa Pro League teams
Club Location Ground
Dempo Carambolim Ella Ground
Panjim Footballers 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 Vasco Nagoa Ground
Cortalim Villagers Cortalim
Pax of Nagoa Verna
Churchill Brothers Margao Rosary Ground
Guardian Angel SC Curchorem

Stadiums

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Matches will initially be played at Duler Stadium in Mapusa. However, with the league adopting a home-and-away format, other venues were added.[21] They include Ella Ground, Old Goa; Rosary Ground, Benaulim; and Nagoa Ground, Verna.[22]

League table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Sporting Goa (C) 24 15 4 5 54 16 +38 49
2 SESA 24 15 3 6 55 24 +31 48 Eligible for 2024-25 I-League 3[a]
3 Dempo 24 13 7 4 43 21 +22 46
4 Pax of Nagoa 24 13 5 6 46 22 +24 44
5 FC Goa B 24 11 6 7 46 22 +24 39
6 Cortalim Villagers 24 11 6 7 34 25 +9 39
7 Geno SC 24 11 6 7 33 26 +7 39
8 Calangute Association 24 10 4 10 40 33 +7 34
9 Churchill Brothers 24 7 8 9 30 32 −2 29
10 Guardian Angel 24 7 8 9 27 39 −12 29
11 Vasco 24 6 4 14 22 49 −27 22
12 Panjim Footballers 24 1 6 17 16 59 −43 9
13 Young Boys of Tonca (R) 24 1 3 20 13 91 −78 6 Relegation to GFA First Division League
Source: Goa Professional League Official The Away End - Goa Pro League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
  1. ^ Since Sporting Goa and Dempo have already qualified for I-League 2 and I-League respectively, the next highest ranked team(s) are eligible for I-League 3.

Prize money

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The total pool of prize money is ₹10 lakh (US$12,000).[23]

Position Amount
Champions ₹6 lakh (US$7,200)
Runner-ups ₹4 lakh (US$4,800)
Total ₹10 lakh (US$12,000)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lopes, Jovito (24 May 2023). "GFA season kick-off on June 20 with futsal". O Heraldo. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ^ Lopes, Flavio (2 May 2024). "Sporting put it across Nagoa for Goa Pro League title". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  3. ^ Lopes, Flavio (6 May 2024). "After Goa Pro League success, Sesa set sights on I-League". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  4. ^ Lopes, Flavio (1 May 2024). "Sporting look to halt Sesa's 50-year wait for Goa Pro League title". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Goa Football Association Unveils Exciting Changes for Upcoming GPL Season". www.gfagoa.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Vasco clinch victory, Velsao SC relegated". O Heraldo. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  8. ^ "After 67 yrs, iconic Salgaocar FC hangs up its sr boots". The Times of India. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Salgaocar FC to cease senior team operations". Khel Now. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Salgaocar FC's bittersweet goodbye - Fall of a Goan giant". The Bridge. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "'Salgaocar have not shut shop, flicker of hope club will make a comeback'". The Times of India. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "YBT edge past Cortalim Villagers, qualify for GPL". O Heraldo. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  15. ^ "Cortalim Villagers to replace Salgaocar in Goa Pro League". The Times Of India. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  16. ^ "It's final: Salgaocar FC exits GPL, Cortalim Villagers steps in". O Heraldo. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Geno, Pax of Nagoa to participate in GPL". O Heraldo. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Goa Pro League: Geno, Nagoa and Salgaocar's team get direct entry". O Heraldo. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  19. ^ "Slots available for GFA Pro League". O Heraldo. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  20. ^ "GFA opens doors for outstation teams to take part in Goa Pro League". The Times of India. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  21. ^ "Goa Football Association Unveils Exciting Changes for Upcoming GPL Season". www.gfagoa.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  22. ^ "13-Team Goa Professional League kicks off today". The Times of India. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  23. ^ "13-Team Goa Professional League kicks off today". The Times of India. Goa. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  1. ^ Salgaocar were not relegated, but instead, they voluntarily shut down their senior team operations. They will continue to field under-13 and under-15 youth teams.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
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