2018–19 BDFA Super Division explained

Competition:BDFA Super Division
Season:2018–19
Winners:Bengaluru FC 'B' (1st title)
Relegated:Jawahar Union
CIL
Prevseason:2017–18

The 2018–19 BDFA Super Division was the sixteenth season of the BDFA Super Division which is the third tier of the Indian association football system and the top tier of the Karnataka football system. The season started on 21 October 2018. Ozone F.C. were the defending champions.[1] The league was contested by top 9 teams from 2017–18 season as well as ADE and Bangalore Eagles who were promoted from 2017–18 BDFA 'A' division. They replaced Jawahar Union and CIL who were relegated to 2019–20 BDFA 'A' Division. Kickstart FC, Bengaluru United and Bangalore Dream United were direct entry teams, thus bringing total number of teams to 14.[2] [3]

Bengaluru FC 'B' won their first title with a game to spare.[4] At the end of the season, Jawahar Union and CIL were relegated to 'A' Division.

Teams

Club
Army Service Corps (ASC)
ADE
Bangalore Dream United
Bangalore Eagles
Bangalore Independents
Bengaluru FC 'B'
Controllerate of Inspection Electronics (CIL)
Bengaluru United
Jawahar Union
Kickstart FC
Madras Engineer Group (MEG)
Ozone FC
South United
Students Union

Notes and References

  1. News: Ozone on cloud nine. The Hindu . 23 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Bangalore Dream United Football Club take tiny steps towards big Super Division dream. 3 September 2018.
  3. Web site: Kickstart FC announce BDFA Super Division team on day of second anniversary. 9 July 2018.
  4. Web site: Bengaluru FC B lifts BDFA Super Division Trophy by beating ASC. 27 December 2018.