Madhya Pradesh Premier League
Madhya Pradesh Premier League[1][2] is the top-tier state league in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is organised by Madhya Pradesh Football Association (MPFA).[3][4]
Organising body | Madhya Pradesh Football Association (MPFA) |
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Founded | 2020 |
Country | India |
Number of teams | 8 |
Level on pyramid | 5 |
Promotion to | I-League 3 |
Current champions | Lakecity FC (1st title) (2022-23) |
TV partners | SportsCast India (YouTube) |
Current: 2022–23 |
The inaugural season kicked off on 10 January 2021, with 8 teams competing for the maiden title.[5] On 27 January 2021, Madan Maharaj FC became the champions of the inaugural edition by defeating Lion's Club 2–0 in the final.[6]
Format and regulations
A total of 8 teams are competing in the league 2022-23. Each team can sign any number of players outside the state of Madhya Pradesh, however at least 5 in the playing 11 must be from the district the club belongs. A maximum of 2 foreign players are allowed per squad.[7] Each team plays home and away round robin format with every other team and first two will play the final match to decide the Champion at the end of league.
Teams
Currently a total of 8 clubs participate in 3rd Madhya Pradesh Premier league.
Club | City/Town |
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Barwani FC | Barwani |
Barhampur FC | Barhampur |
Indore Warriors | Indore |
Lakecity FC | Bhopal |
Khel Evam Yuva Kalyan FC | Chhindwara |
Lions Club | Jabalpur |
YSDA | MHOW |
Diamond Rock FA | Balaghat |
Winners
Edition | Years | Winner | Note |
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1st | 2020–21 | Madan Maharaj | |
2nd | 2021–22 | Eagles FC | [8] |
3rd | 2022-23 | Lakecity FC |
Media coverage
Period | TV/Streaming Channel |
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2020–21 | None |
2021– | Sportscast India |
References
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