# I-League to be without any West Bengal clubs for the first time since 2007

URL: https://technosports.co.in/i-league-to-be-without-any-west-bengal-clubs/  
Published: 2024-04-28  
Updated: 2024-04-28  
Author: Arsh Das

For the first time since 2007, when the I-League was founded, there will be no teams from West Bengal competing in the second division of Indian football. [Mohammedan Sporting](https://technosports.co.in/mohammedan-sporting-win-i-league-23-24-isl/) were the last club to represent the state in the I-League, but have now been promoted to the ISL after a thrilling run.

Now, all three major clubs from West Bengal – Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting will play in the ISL. This marks a very exciting time for fans, sparking competition at the highest level amongst the top clubs in the division.

## I-League to be without any West Bengal clubs in 24/25

> For the first time since I-League’s inception (in 2007), there’ll be NO Bengal clubs participating in the Indian Football’s 2nd tier league ❌😵  
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> Mohammedan SC were the lone Bengal club for last 5 seasons, they earned their promotion to ISL (top tier) this season 📈 [pic.twitter.com/UXsfS45LzC](https://t.co/UXsfS45LzC)
>
> — 90ndstoppage (@90ndstoppage) [April 27, 2024](https://twitter.com/90ndstoppage/status/1784293937706135983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Mohammedan will be in the first tier provided they can clear the financial checks before the season starts.

Dempo SC have returned to the I-League after a huge battle in the third division, and will compete alongside the other teams for another spot in the ISL.

West Bengal have contributed a lot to Indian football over the years, and have placed themselves as a hotbed of footballers for generations. From I-League 2, the next team to come into the second division from West Bengal could be United SC if they can somehow make it into I-League.