2020–21 Aizawl FC season

Aizawl
2020–21 season
Chairman	Robert Romawia Royte
Manager	Stanley Rozario
Stadium	Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
I-League	TBD
Mizoram Premier League	TBD
Indian Super Cup	TBD
Home colours	Away colours
	← 2019–20 2021–22 →

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.

Overview

August

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

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

Transfers

In

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

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

Home

Away

Goalkeeper

Players

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

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

League table

Pos	Team v t e	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	Promote to Championship Stage (Group A)
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

Win Draw Loss

14.01.2020 1	Aizawl	0-1	Punjab	Kolkata
14.00 IST				Stadium: Salt Lake Stadium

20.01.2021 2	Aizawl	2-0	Gokulam Kerala	Kolkata
16.00 IST

24.01.2021 3	Aizawl	1-1	Indian Arrows	Kolkata
19.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

30.01.2021 4	Aizawl	2-1	NEROCA	Kolkata
14.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

03.02.2021 5	Aizawl	0-0	Churchill Brothers	Kolkata
19.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

09.02.2021 6	Aizawl	0-1	TRAU	Kolkata
19.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

14.02.2021 7	Aizawl	1-1	Sudeva Delhi	Kolkata
19.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

18.02.2021 8	Aizawl	3-0	Mohammedan	Kolkata
14.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

23.02.2021 9	Aizawl	1-3	Real Kashmir	Kolkata
14.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

10	Aizawl	3-0	Chennai City FC	Kolkata
14.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

Relegation Stage (Group B)

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:

^ Sudeva Delhi were exempted from relegation for this season, as they had achieved a direct entry into the league.^[11]
^ Indian Arrows were exempted from relegation, as they are an AIFF developmental team.

Matches

Win Draw Loss

11.03.2021 11	Aizawl	v	NEROCA	Kolkata
14.00 IST

16.03.2021 12	Aizawl	v	Indian Arrows	Kolkata
14.00 IST

20.03.2021 13	Aizawl	v	Chennai City FC	Kolkata
19.00 IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

14	Aizawl	v	Sudeva Delhi	Kolkata
IST				Stadium: Kalyani Stadium, Kalyani

Goal Scorers

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

References

^ @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.
^ "Aizawl FC sign 6 local talents to add more depth and vigour". Retrieved 22 September 2020.
^ ^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.
^ @AizawlFC (27 August 2020). "Another one! We've completed the signing of Nigerian Forward - Princewill Emeka Olariche" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ @AizawlFC (27 August 2020). "ANOTHER ONE! Join us in welcoming Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, a solid center back!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ @AizawlFC (28 August 2020). "DONE DEAL! Prolific Winger- Thasiama will be joining us for the upcoming season" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ @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.
^ @AizawlFC (9 September 2020). "NEW SIGNING: We have completed the signing of a solid Defender - PC Laldinpuia for the upcoming season" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ @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.
^ "AIZAWL FC". Retrieved 2 January 2020.
^ "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.

[table_note_SDA0.44453897208187-12] Sudeva Delhi were exempted from relegation for this season, as they had achieved a direct entry into the league.^[11]

[table_note_IDA0.44453897208187-13] Indian Arrows were exempted from relegation, as they are an AIFF developmental team.

[coachreplace-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.

[DavidNghenga-3] @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.

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2020–21 Aizawl FC season

Overview

August

September

Transfers

In

Kit

Players

Out on loan

I-League

League table

Matches

Relegation Stage (Group B)

Matches

Goal Scorers

See also

References

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