Guwahati City FC

Guwahati City FC

Leagues Played
India I-League 3 3
Links
Wikipedia

Results

India I-League 3 09/09 03:30 - Guwahati City FC v Sports Academy Tirur L 1-2
India I-League 3 09/07 09:30 - Lakecity FC v Guwahati City FC L 3-1
India I-League 3 09/03 03:30 - Boren/Kratzer v Guwahati City FC L 3-0

Wikipedia - Guwahati FC

Guwahati Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Guwahati, Assam, that competed in the I-League 2, and Assam State Premier League. The team was launched in December 2014 to promote Assamese football. Guwahati FC currently competes in GSA B Division Football League.

History

After breaking away from his stake in the Indian Super League franchise, NorthEast United, Sanjive Narain Co-founded Guwahati Football Club in December 2014. The team was formerly launched on 27 May 2015 with Spanish coach, Anxo Valcarcel, signed as the teams' first head coach. Upon launching the team, Narain said that the main goal of the team was not earn promotion to the I-League and thus give Assam a club in India's top football competition.

The team is jointly owned by Sanjive Naraine, Jayanta Barua, Bipul Saikia, Casper Investment Private Limited, Dadul Chodhury, Kamal Chandra Das and Pulak Goswami.

The team played their first competition in May 2015 when they participated in the revamped Assam State Premier League. Their first match was against Tezpur United FC, ending 0–0. Guwahati barely qualified for the finals as they ended regular season campaign on fourth place in Lower Assam zone. They were knocked-out in the first-round of the finals by Baarhoongkha on away goals, 3–3.

On 1 October 2015, it was confirmed that Guwahati would participate in the I-League 2nd Division.

Guwahati FC started off with their I-league 2nd Div Eastern Conference campaign on 14 November in Barasat Stadium against Mohammedan Sporting. Their group also included Gangtok Himalayan SC, NEROCA FC and Fateh Hyderabad AFC. Guwahati FC finished 4th in group, ahead of Fateh Hyderabad, and failed to Qualify to the next round. Guwahati FC did not participate in the 2016–17 season of I-League 2nd Division, neither in Guwahati Sports Association's League in 2016–2017 season.

Guwahati City FC is an emerging football club based in Guwahati, Assam, representing the vibrant northeastern region of India. Known for their passionate fan base and spirited gameplay, the team strives to promote local talent and elevate the profile of football in the region. With a focus on dynamic attacking football and disciplined defense, Guwahati City FC aims to make a significant impact in national competitions and foster a strong football culture in Assam. The club's colors and emblem reflect the rich cultural heritage of Guwahati, symbolizing pride, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence on the pitch.