2021–22 Santosh Trophy group stage explained

The 2021–22 Santosh Trophy group stage is played from 16 April to 25 April. A total of 10 teams contest in the group stage to decide the four places in the semi-finals of the 2021–22 Santosh Trophy.

Draw

The official draw for the 75th edition of Santosh Trophy was held on 6 January 2022 at 15:00 IST in New Delhi with former India defender Gouramangi Singh assisting in the process.^[1] Ten teams who came through the qualifiers were drawn into two groups of five each for the main event beginning from 16 April. On 31 March the host of the event was announced to be Malappuram, Kerala, with the final being held at Manjeri Payyanad Stadium.^[2]

Group A

Points table

Matches

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Group B

Points table

Matches

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Notes and References

1. Web site: West Bengal, Kerala & Punjab drawn together in tantalizing group in 75th edition of Hero Santosh Trophy. All India Football Federation. 6 January 2022.
2. News: 75th Santosh Trophy in Malappuram from April 16. 31 March 2022 . The Times of India . 31 March 2022.