GFA First Division League

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GFA First Division League
Founded1970
CountryIndia
Number of teams14
Level on pyramid6
Promotion to Goa Professional League
Relegation toGFA 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.

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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.

2023 clubs

Club
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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