Founded | 1970 |
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Country | India |
Number of teams | 14 |
Level on pyramid | 6 |
Promotion to | Goa Professional League |
Relegation to | GFA Second Division |
Current champions | Dempo SC U21 |
The Goa Football Association First Division (First Division) is the second-highest state level football league in Goa, following the Goa Pro League. It is organised by the Goa Football Association. The champions of the First division get promoted to the GPL. It is contested by 14 clubs.
As of 2023, there are 15 clubs playing the league, with each team playing a total number of 13 matches. It is usually played from March to May.
Club |
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CSM Minguel de Taleigao |
Goa Police SC |
Goa Velha SC |
Salgaocar FC U21 |
Sesa FA |
Dempo S.C. U21 |
UC Telaulim |
Curtorim Gymkhana |
YC Manora |
Cuncolim Union |
St Savio SC |
AA de Moira |
SSC Cavelossim |
Dunes SC |
BITS Goa FC |
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