Assam State Premier League
Football league
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The Assam State Premier League (ASPL) is the top state-level football league in the Indian state of Assam. It is organised by the Assam Football Association and currently contested by 8 clubs.[2]
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| Organising body | Assam Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Country | India |
| Number of clubs | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | I-League 3 |
| Relegation to | Assam Club Championship / Guwahati Premier Football League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Bordoloi Trophy Independence Day Cup ATPA Shield |
| Current champions | Chhaygaon FC (1st title)[1] |
| Most championships | Assam Rifles (3 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | SportVot |
History
The inaugural edition of the Assam State Premier League started in 2008, with Assam Rifles winning its first title. The league was discontinued in 2015. Seven years later, in 2023, it was revived by Assam Football Association.[2]
Competition structure
The winner of the Assam State Premier League gets promoted to the I-League 3, and the last position gets relegated to the Assam Club Championship or GPFL. From 2015 season the league has been revamped with two zones - Upper and Lower Assam.[3] The league begins with the group stage on home and away basis. The top four teams from each zone qualified for the quarterfinals.[4] In 2023, Assam Football Association revived the league after a gap of 7 years.[2]
Clubs
Champions
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Assam Rifles | Oil India | |
| 2009–10 | Assam Rifles | Assam Police Blues | |
| 2010–11 | Assam Rifles | Oil India | [7] |
| 2011–12 | Oil India | Assam Rifles | |
| 2012–13 | Radial Club | Green Valley | |
| 2013–14 | Assam Police Blues | Green Valley | |
| 2015 | Karbi Anglong Morning Star | Green Valley | [8] |
| 2023–24 | Karbi Anglong Morning Star | United Chirang Duar | [1] |
| 2024–25 | Chhaygaon FC | Elevenstar Club Bongaigaon | [9] |
Sponsorship
- 2010–2012: Airtel[10]
- 2023–present: Numaligarh Refinery