2020–21 Aizawl FC season

The 2020–21 season is Aizawl's 37th competitive season and its fourth competitive season in the I-League, India's top-flight professional football league. The season covers the period from 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021.

Aizawl
2020–21 season
ChairmanRobert Romawia Royte
ManagerStanley Rozario[1]
StadiumRajiv Gandhi Stadium
I-LeagueTBD
Mizoram Premier LeagueTBD
Indian Super CupTBD

Overview edit

August edit

In August 2020, Aizawl FC announced the signing of three midfielders- David Laltlansanga, Vanlalnghenga, and Thasiama. They retained Both Alfred Jaryan and Richard Kasagga for the upcoming season. On 27 August they signed center back Vanlalzuidika from Chhinga Veng F.C. and on 30 August they signed another defender K.Lalmalsawma from their Mizoram Premier League rivals Electric Veng FC.[2] On 31 August they announced the contract extension of T. Mawia for another season.

September edit

On 9 and 13 September, they announced the signing of defender PC Laldinpuia and Goalkeeper Lalmuansanga respectively from their city rivals Electric Veng.

Transfers edit

In edit

No. Position Player Previous club Date Ref
MF David Laltlangsanga Chanmari F.C. 26 August 2020 [3]
MF Vanlalnghenga Chanmari F.C. 26 August 2020 [3]
FW Princewill Emeka TRAU F.C. 27 August 2020 [4]
MF Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak Chanmari F.C. 27 August 2020 [5]
MF Thasiama Chhinga Veng F.C. 28 August 2020 [6]
DF K.Lalmalsawma Electric Veng FC 30 August 2020 [7]
DF PC Laldinpuia Electric Veng FC 9 September 2020 [8]
GK Lalmuansanga Electric Veng FC 13 September 2020 [9]

Kit edit

Supplier: Vamos / Sponsor: NE Consultancy Services[citation needed]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Players edit

As of 2 January 2021[10]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   IND Lalremruata Arema
2 DF   IND Lal Chungnunga
4 DF   IND PC Laldinpuia
5 DF   UGA Richard Kasagga
6 DF   IND Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak
7 MF   IND Lal Hmangaihkima
8 MF   IND Joseph Vanlalhruaia
9 FW   IND Lalliansanga
11 FW   IND Lalmuankima H
12 DF   IND Lalmawizuala
13 MF   IND Lalrammawia Rammawia
14 MF   IND Ayush Chhetri
15 FW   IND Rohmingthanga Bawlte
17 MF   IND Ramhlunchhunga
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 FW   IND Mc Malsawmzuala
20 MF   LBR Alfred Jaryan (captain)
21 GK   IND Zothanmawia
22 FW   IND David Lalthansanga
23 MF   IND Brandon Vanlalremdika
24 DF   IND Chawnghlut Lalrosanga
26 DF   IND K Lalmalsawma
29 FW   IND F Lalremsanga
30 FW   NGA Princewill Emeka
31 GK   IND Lalmuansanga
39 DF   IND Lalengmawia
44 GK   IND Lalthakima Ralte

Out on loan edit

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
No. Pos. Nation Player

I-League edit

League table edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
5 TRAU 10 4 4 2 17 13 +4 16 Promote to Championship Stage (Group A)
6 Mohammedan 10 4 4 2 9 8 +1 16
7 Aizawl 10 4 3 3 13 8 +5 15 Demote to Relegation Stage (Group B)
8 Sudeva Delhi 10 2 3 5 11 11 0 9
9 Chennai City 10 3 0 7 7 19 −12 9
Source: I-League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots

Matches edit

  Win   Draw   Loss


14.01.2020 1 Aizawl 0-1 Punjab Kolkata
14.00 IST Stadium: Salt Lake Stadium
30.01.2021 4 Aizawl 2-1 NEROCA Kolkata
14.00 IST Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani
09.02.2021 6 Aizawl 0-1 TRAU Kolkata
19.00 IST Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

Relegation Stage (Group B) edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Aizawl 10 4 3 3 13 8 +5 15
2 Sudeva Delhi[a] 10 2 3 5 11 11 0 9
3 Chennai City 10 3 0 7 7 19 −12 9
4 NEROCA 10 2 2 6 13 15 −2 8 Relegation to 2021-22 2nd Division League
5 Indian Arrows[b] 10 1 1 8 6 31 −25 4
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: I-League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots
Notes:
  1. ^ Sudeva Delhi were exempted from relegation for this season, as they had achieved a direct entry into the league.[11]
  2. ^ Indian Arrows were exempted from relegation, as they are an AIFF developmental team.

Matches edit

  Win   Draw   Loss

11.03.2021 11 Aizawl v NEROCA Kolkata
14.00 IST

Goal Scorers edit

Rank No. Pos. Nat. Name I League IFA Shield Indian Super Cup Total
1 18 FW   Mc Malsawmzuala 2 0 0 2
2 13 FW   Lalrammawia Rammawia 1 0 0 1
5 DF   Richard Kasagga 1 0 0 1
4 DF   PC Laldinpuia 1 0 0 1
20 MF   Alfred Jaryan 1 0 0 1
9 FW   Lalliansanga 1 0 0 1
23 FW   R Malsawmtluanga 1 0 0 1
29 FW   Lalremsanga Fanai 1 0 0 1

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ @AizawlFC (9 January 2019). "We are happy to announce the appointment of Standly Rozario Henry (AFC PRO) as the head coach for the remaining season" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 January 2019 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Aizawl FC sign 6 local talents to add more depth and vigour". Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b @AizawlFC (26 August 2020). "Done Deal! We have completed the signing of two players from Chanmari FC, David and Nghenga" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ @AizawlFC (27 August 2020). "Another one! We've completed the signing of Nigerian Forward - Princewill Emeka Olariche" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ @AizawlFC (27 August 2020). "ANOTHER ONE! Join us in welcoming Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, a solid center back!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ @AizawlFC (28 August 2020). "DONE DEAL! Prolific Winger- Thasiama will be joining us for the upcoming season" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ @AizawlFC (30 August 2020). "K.Lalmalsawma a.k.a Buanga, a solid defender who represents Electric Veng FC in last season's #MPL have signed a one year deal with The People's Club!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ @AizawlFC (9 September 2020). "NEW SIGNING: We have completed the signing of a solid Defender - PC Laldinpuia for the upcoming season" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ @AizawlFC (13 September 2020). "NEW SIGNING: We have completed the signing of a prolific goalkeeper- Lalmuansanga who represented Electric Veng FC in last season's MPL" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "AIZAWL FC". Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  11. ^ "Sudeva FC wins bid for direct entry into the I-League - All you need to know | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 1 March 2021.