2024 Calcutta Football League Premier Division
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The Calcutta Football League or CFL 2024 is set to be an exciting season, continuing its legacy as the oldest football league in Asia. Organised by the Indian Football Association (IFA), the CFL brings together a myriad of teams from across West Bengal, showcasing the vibrant football culture of the region.
This year's competition promises thrilling encounters, particularly with traditional rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in the same group.
When Does CFL 2024 Start? The CFL 2024 Premier Division kicks off on June 25, with the defending champions Mohammedan Sporting Club playing the opening match.
The Groups and Major Teams This season, the CFL Premier Division features 26 teams divided into two groups:
Group A:
Mohammedan SC
Diamond Harbor FC
Khidirpur
BSS Sporting Club
Kalighat Milan Sangh
Aryan Club
Army Red
New Alipore Suruchi Sangh
Southern Samiti
Measurers Club
United Sports Club
Wari AC
Pathchakra
Group B:
East Bengal
Mohun Bagan
Bhavanipur
Peerless
Customs
Police AC
Rainbow AC
Kalighat Sports Lovers Association
Railway FC
George Telegraph
Calcutta Police Club
Eastern Railway
Tollygunge Pioneers
Format
The 2024 CFL Premier Division merges the top two tiers, Premier A and B, into a single expanded 26-team competition. Each group consists of 13 teams, playing each other once. The top three teams from each group advance to the Super Six round, where they compete for the championship with points carried over from the group stage.
The bottom four teams from each group enter the relegation round. Following the rule from last season, CFL 2024 will not feature any foreign players, adhering to the rules set by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Also reports have suggested that seven West Bengal players and four players from other states are to be allowed in the playing XI of each team.
Venues
The matches will be held across various venues in Kolkata.
Mohammedan Sporting Club are the defending champions, whereas East Bengal holds the record as the most successful team in the history of the CFL, with 39 titles to their name.
Telecast
This year's competition promises thrilling encounters, particularly with traditional rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in the same group.
When Does CFL 2024 Start? The CFL 2024 Premier Division kicks off on June 25, with the defending champions Mohammedan Sporting Club playing the opening match.
The Groups and Major Teams This season, the CFL Premier Division features 26 teams divided into two groups:
Group A:
Mohammedan SC
Diamond Harbor FC
Khidirpur
BSS Sporting Club
Kalighat Milan Sangh
Aryan Club
Army Red
New Alipore Suruchi Sangh
Southern Samiti
Measurers Club
United Sports Club
Wari AC
Pathchakra
Group B:
East Bengal
Mohun Bagan
Bhavanipur
Peerless
Customs
Police AC
Rainbow AC
Kalighat Sports Lovers Association
Railway FC
George Telegraph
Calcutta Police Club
Eastern Railway
Tollygunge Pioneers
Format
The 2024 CFL Premier Division merges the top two tiers, Premier A and B, into a single expanded 26-team competition. Each group consists of 13 teams, playing each other once. The top three teams from each group advance to the Super Six round, where they compete for the championship with points carried over from the group stage.
The bottom four teams from each group enter the relegation round. Following the rule from last season, CFL 2024 will not feature any foreign players, adhering to the rules set by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Also reports have suggested that seven West Bengal players and four players from other states are to be allowed in the playing XI of each team.
Venues
The matches will be held across various venues in Kolkata.
Mohammedan Sporting Club are the defending champions, whereas East Bengal holds the record as the most successful team in the history of the CFL, with 39 titles to their name.
Telecast
The matches will be telecast live on Zee 24 Ghanta TV channel, with live streaming available on the Zee5 app and website
Comments
CFL Premier Division Fixtures
https://theawayend.co/calcutta-premier-division/
CFL 1st match live here
MDSP 6-0 Wari Full time
https://theawayend.co/calcutta-premier-division/
EB match live here
https://x.com/mohammedansc?lang=en
Mohammedan SC was held to a goalless draw by Kidderpore SC today
Calcutta Football League 2024 Points Table, Result, Schedule, Top Goalscorers as of July 1
https://www.mykhel.com/football/calcutta-football-league-2024-points-table-result-schedule-top-goalscorers-as-of-july-1-291161.html