Bengaluru Football Club: Bengaluru FC, the winner of last year’s Durand Cup, is all set to take part in the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup 2023. The competition will be held from August 3rd to September 3rd, and Bengaluru FC has been allocated to Group C for the group stage matches.
About Bengaluru Football Club
Bengaluru Football Club, based in Bangalore, Karnataka, is a prominent Indian professional football club. They compete in the top-tier Indian Super League (ISL) and were established on July 20, 2013. Their first competitive season in the I-League began on September 22 of the same year.
Bengaluru FC has achieved significant success since its inception, which has resulted in an impressive record, making it the fourth-most successful club in Indian football.
The club is owned and operated by the Mumbai-based company JSW Group. Bengaluru FC has been playing its home matches at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium since the 2014–15 season.
Bengaluru FC Overview
| Club Name | Bengaluru Football Club |
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| Founded | July 20, 2013 |
| Nickname | The Blues |
| League | Indian Super League |
| Location | JSW Bengaluru FC Pvt. Ltd. U-607, 6th Floor, East Wing, Raheja Towers,MG Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560001 |
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Bengaluru FC Durand Cup 2023 Participation
Bengaluru FC is all set to participate in the prestigious 132nd edition of the Durand Cup in 2023. The club has been placed in Group B, where they will face tough competition from Kerala Blasters, Gokulam Kerala, and the Indian Air Force team.
In the 131st edition of the Durand Cup 2022, Bengaluru FC, led by Sunil Chhetri, achieved victory by prevailing over Mumbai City FC with a scoreline of 2-1 in the final held at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
The Bengaluru FC Durand Cup 2023 match list includes the following fixtures:
- Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT on 14th August, Monday, at 6 pm, KBK Stadium Kolkata.
- Bengaluru FC SG vs Kerala Blasters FC on 18th August, Friday, at 6 pm, KBK Stadium Kolkata.
- Bengaluru FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC on 22nd August, Tuesday, at 4:45 pm, VYBK Stadium Kolkata.
Let’s eagerly watch and see if Bengaluru FC can clinch the Durand Cup 2023 trophy.
This year’s tournament is scheduled to be held from August 3 to September 3. The matches will take place at three venues: including Kolkata, Guwahati, and SAI Stadium Kokrajhar.
- Venue 1: Kolkaka
- Kishore Bharati Krirangan
- Maidan Ground
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan
- Venue 2: Guwahati
- Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium
- Venue 3: Kokrajhar
Bengaluru FC Titles | Achievements
Since their establishment, Bengaluru FC has achieved considerable success, winning two I-League titles, with one of them secured in their debut season. Additionally, they have been victorious in two Federation Cup titles, one Indian Super League title, a Super Cup, and the Durand Cup championship.
Below is the table showcasing the achievements that Bengaluru FC ha won since its establishment:
| Tournament | Season | No. of matches won |
|---|---|---|
| Federation Cup | 2014-15 2016-17 | 2 |
| Indian Super League | 2018-19 | 1 |
| I-League | 2013-14 2015-16 | 2 |
| Hero Super Cup | 2017-18 | 1 |
| Durand Cup | 2022-23 | 1 |
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FAQs
1. Who won the 131st edition of the Durand Cup?
In the 131st edition of the Durand Cup, Bengaluru FC, led by Sunil Chhetri, achieved victory by prevailing over Mumbai City FC with a scoreline of 2-1 in the final held at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
2. When was Bengaluru Football Club established?
Bengaluru Football Club was established on July 20, 2013.
3. How successful is Bengaluru FC compared to other Indian football clubs?
Bengaluru FC is the fourth-most successful club in Indian football.