2024–25 Jamaica Premier League
Jamaican football league
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The 2024–25 Jamaica Premier League was the 51st season of the top-tier football league in Jamaica. The season began on September 15, 2024 and concluded on May 23, 2025.[1] Cavalier were the defending champions having won their third title the previous season.[2]
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 15 September 2024 – 23 May 2025 |
| Champions | Cavalier |
| Relegated | Vere United Humble Lions |
| CONCACAF Caribbean Cup | Cavalier Mount Pleasant |
| CFU Club Shield | Arnett Gardens |
| Matches | 247 |
| Goals | 615 (2.49 per match) |
| Top goalscorer |  Warner Brown (22 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Tivoli Gardens 6–0 Harbour View (24 November 2024) |
| Biggest away win | Vere United 0–6 Mount Pleasant (28 November 2024) |
| Highest scoring | Tivoli Gardens 3–5 Arnett Gardens (03 February 2025) Molynes United 2–6 Mount Pleasant (14 February 2025) |
| Longest winning run | 12 wins Mount Pleasant |
| Longest unbeaten run | 14 matches Mount Pleasant |
| Longest winless run | 11 matches Harbour View Vere United |
| Longest losing run | 7 losses Vere United |
← 2023–24 2025–26 →
All statistics correct as of 14 April 2025. | |
The season was scheduled with three rounds of preliminary games, returning to its pre-COVID structure. The return to three rounds increased the number of games each team played from 26 to 39 regular-season matches, followed by the playoffs.[3]
Cavalier were crowned champions after winning the playoff finals, becoming the first team since 2019 to win consecutive JPL titles.
Teams
Fourteen teams are competing in the league — the top twelve teams from the previous season and two promoted teams from the second division. The two promoted teams are Chapelton Maroons and Racing United. They replaced Treasure Beach and Lime Hall which finished 13th and 14th, respectively, at the conclusion of the 2023–24 season and were relegated to the second division.[4]
Chapelton Maroons are making their second appearance in Jamaica's top flight league after one season away, they were relegated at the end of their debut season in the 2022–23 campaign. Racing United will be making their debut in the Jamaica Premier League, becoming the latest club to feature from Jamaica's third city; Portmore.[5]
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Stadiums and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Stadium Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Gardens | Kingston | Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex | 6,000 |
| Cavalier | Kingston | Stadium East | 3,000 |
| Chapelton Maroons | Chapelton | Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex | 6,000 |
| Dunbeholden | Portmore | Dunbeholden Sports Complex | 1,500 |
| Harbour View | Kingston | Harbour View Stadium | 7,000 |
| Humble Lion | May Pen | Effortville Community Centre | 1,500 |
| Molynes United | Kingston | Jasceria Park Recreational Center | 1,500 |
| Montego Bay United | Montego Bay | Catherine Hall Sports Complex | 7,000 |
| Mount Pleasant | Runaway Bay | Draxhall Sports Complex | 3,500 |
| Portmore United | Portmore | Ferdie Neita Sports Complex | 3,000 |
| Racing United | Portmore | Ferdie Neita Sports Complex | 3,000 |
| Tivoli Gardens | Kingston | Edward Seaga Sports Complex | 5,000 |
| Vere United | Hayes | Wembley Centre of Excellence | 4,000 |
| Waterhouse | Kingston | Waterhouse Mini Stadium | 5,000 |
Source: Jamaica Premier League
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager | Captain | Shirt Sponsor (chest) | Kit Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Gardens | Xavier Gilbert |
Fabian Reid |
iCool Water | Admiral Sportswear |
| Cavalier | Rudolph Speid |
Richard King |
Foska Oats | |
| Chapelton Maroons | Vassell Reynolds |
Gawain Austin |
n/a | |
| Dunbeholden | Harold Thomas |
Fabian McCarthy |
National Commercial Bank of Jamaica | |
| Harbour View | Donald Stewart |
Garth Stewart |
VM Group Limited | |
| Humble Lion | Alex Thomas |
Odane Murray |
n/a | |
| Molynes United | Jermaine Thomas |
Jason Wright |
n/a | |
| Montego Bay United | Paul Davis |
Owayne Gordon |
Sunshine Snacks | |
| Mount Pleasant | Theodore Whitmore |
Sue-Lae McCalla |
Powerade | |
| Portmore United | Rodolph Austin |
Seigle Knight |
Kemtek Development & Construction Limited | |
| Racing United | Anthony Patrick |
Marcovich Brown |
Pepsi | |
| Tivoli Gardens | Jerome Waite |
Barrington Pryce |
JN Money | |
| Vere United | Lenworth Hyde |
 Matthew Woo Ling |
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited | |
| Waterhouse | Marcel Gayle |
Kemar Foster |
Bert's Auto Parts |
Source: Jamaica Premier League, Admiral - Jamaica Premier League Store
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing Manager | Manner of Departure | Date of Vacancy | Incoming Manager | Date of Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay United |  Neider Dos Santos |
Contract Terminated | 28 May 2024[6] |  Rodolfo Zapata |
10 July 2024[7] |
| Portmore United | Phillip Williams |
End of Contract | 30 June 2024 | Davion Ferguson |
1 July 2024[8] |
| Dunbeholden | Lenworth Hyde |
End of Contract | July 2024 | Phillip Williams |
July 2024 |
| Mount Pleasant | Theodore Whitmore |
End of Contract | 31 July 2024[9] | Harold Thomas |
1 August 2024[10] |
| Vere United | Linval Dixon |
End of Contract | August 2024 | Lenworth Hyde |
August 2024[11] |
Foreign Players
The clubs can have a maximum of six foreign players in their Jamaica Premier League squads per match, but there is no limit of foreigners in the clubs' squads.
- Players marked in bold indicate they were registered during mid-season transfer window.
- Players marked in italics indicate they had left their respective clubs during mid-season transfer window.
| Club | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 | Former Players |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Gardens | ||||||||
| Cavalier |  Vino Barclett |
 Shaquille Stein |
Kaïlé Auvray |
 Shad San Milan |
Jamilhio Rigters |
Darren Donaie | ||
| Chapelton Maroons | Willian |
Shanoi Evnas |
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| Dunbeholden | ||||||||
| Harbour View | Demelcio Fer |
 Chidalu Chukwuemeka |
Alvinus Myers |
 Javid George |
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| Humble Lions | Glenroy Samuel |
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| Molynes United | Darren Donaie |
Dante Fitz |
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| Montego Bay United | Aaron Enill |
Jordan Britto |
Darnell Hospedales |
Lucas Lima |
Josiah Trimmingham |
Jean Claudio Ferreira |
Che Benny |
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| Mount Pleasant | Celestine Franco |
Melvin Doxilly |
 Cooper Nugent |
Clifford Thomas |
Shad San Milan, Jean Claudio Ferreira,  Wilfried Rayonne, Nathaniel James,  Jonathan Cecena | |||
| Portmore United |  Zion Richards |
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| Racing United | ||||||||
| Tivoli Gardens | ||||||||
| Vere United | Matthew Woo Ling |
David Juba |
 Ravi Coates |
 Shemron Phillips |
 Destiny Oladipo |
Marcos Pegoretti |
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| Waterhouse | Kvist Paul |
 Omani Leacock |
Dual nationality
Players who are Jamaican nationals but also hold dual citizenship or represent another FIFA nation in international football are not regarded as foreign players and do not take up a foreign player slot.
Jalmaro Calvin (Cavalier)
Romaine Brackenridge (Harbour View)
Regular season
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant (Q) | 39 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 94 | 21 | +73 | 93 | Advance to Playoffs (Semifinals) |
| 2 | Arnett Gardens (Q) | 39 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 74 | 39 | +35 | 76 | |
| 3 | Montego Bay United (Q) | 39 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 62 | 28 | +34 | 75 | Advance to Playoffs (Quarterfinals) |
| 4 | Cavalier (Q) | 39 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 65 | 43 | +22 | 69 | |
| 5 | Portmore United (Q) | 39 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 46 | 25 | +21 | 66 | |
| 6 | Tivoli Gardens (Q) | 39 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 61 | 48 | +13 | 58 | |
| 7 | Waterhouse | 39 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 44 | 42 | +2 | 58 | |
| 8 | Racing United | 39 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 43 | 50 | −7 | 51 | |
| 9 | Chapelton Maroons | 39 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 36 | 59 | −23 | 37 | |
| 10 | Dunbeholden | 39 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 34 | 67 | −33 | 37 | |
| 11 | Harbour View | 39 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 38 | 58 | −20 | 36 | |
| 12 | Molynes United | 39 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 40 | 76 | −36 | 35 | |
| 13 | Humble Lions (R) | 39 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 34 | 65 | −31 | 33 | Relegation to JFF Championship |
| 14 | Vere United (R) | 39 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 32 | 82 | −50 | 23 |
Results
Matches 1-26
Matches 27-39
Season Statistics
Top Scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Brown |
Arnett Gardens | 18 |
| 2 |  Jalmaro Calvin |
Cavalier | 14 |
| 3 | Shaqueil Bradford |
Mount Pleasant | 12 |
| Daniel Green |
Mount Pleasant | ||
| Shaniel Thomas |
Montego Bay United |
Hat-tricks
| Date | Player | Club | Match Result | Scored Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 December 2024 | Devonte Davis |
Molynes United | 5–0 | Vere United |
| 19 January 2025 | Tedj Bryan |
Portmore United | 4–0 | Harbour View |
| 3 February 2025 | Warner Brown |
Arnett Gardens | 5–3 | Tivoli Gardens |
| 17 February 2025 | Daniel Green |
Mount Pleasant | 5–0 | Humble Lions |
| 20 March 2025 | Jourdaine Fletcher |
Montego Bay United | 5–0 | Molynes United |
Attendances
The average league attendance was 169:
| # | Club | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | 242 |
| 2 | Arnett Gardens | 231 |
| 3 | Cavalier | 224 |
| 4 | Montego Bay United | 218 |
| 5 | Portmore United | 198 |
| 6 | Tivoli Gardens | 187 |
| 7 | Waterhouse | 173 |
| 8 | Racing United | 159 |
| 9 | Chapelton Maroons | 142 |
| 10 | Dunbeholden | 133 |
| 11 | Harbour View | 128 |
| 12 | Molynes United | 119 |
| 13 | Humble Lions | 112 |
| 14 | Vere United | 104 |