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{{Short description|Association football club in Punjab, India}}
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{{Infobox football club
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| clubname = Punjab
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| fullname = Minerva Punjab Football Club
| fullname = Punjab Football Club
| nickname = Warriors
| nickname = The Shers
| short name = PFC
| founded = 2005 ''as Minerva Academy''
| founded = {{start date and age|2020}} (as ''RoundGlass Punjab'')
| ground = [[Tau Devi Lal Stadium (Panchkula)|Tau Devi Lal Stadium]] (I-League)<br/>[[The Arena (Ahmedabad)|The Arena]] (AFC Cup)
| ground = [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi)]]
| capacity = 7000
| capacity = 60,000
| owntitle = Owner
| owntitle = Owner
| owner = Ranjit Bajaj
| owner = [[RoundGlass Foundation]]
| chrtitle = General Manager
| mgrtitle = Head coach
| manager = [[Panagiotis Dilberis|Panagiotis Dilmperis]]
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| league = {{Indian football updater|PunjabFC}}
| mgrtitle = Head Coach
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| manager = Sachin Badadhe<ref>{{cite web|title=I-League 2018-19: Minerva Punjab head coach Sachin Badadhe - 'We are going to win again'|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/i-league-2018-19-minerva-punjab-head-coach-sachin-badadhe/y8mvhx7hcz7l1iw1635q89yhd|work= goal.com|accessdate= 19 October 2018}}</ref>
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'''Minerva Punjab Football Club''', also known as Minerva Academy, are an Indian professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Chandigarh]]. Minerva Punjab compete as a member of the [[I-League]], one of two top-tier leagues in [[Football in India|Indian football]] along with the [[Indian Super League]].


'''Punjab Football Club''' (formerly known as '''[[RoundGlass Foundation|RoundGlass]] Punjab Football Club''')<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2023-04-08 |title=Kerala Blasters vs RoundGlass Punjab FC HIGHLIGHTS, Super Cup 2023: Diamantakos, Nishu and Rahul score to give Kerala 3–1 win |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-vs-roundglass-punjab-live-score-super-cup-2023-streaming-india-telecast-highlights-lineups/article66713945.ece |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408170347/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-vs-roundglass-punjab-live-score-super-cup-2023-streaming-india-telecast-highlights-lineups/article66713945.ece }}</ref> is an Indian professional [[association football|football]] club founded in [[Mohali]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://halfwayfootball.com/roundglass-punjab-fc-announces-five-foreign-signings-for-i-league-2022-23/|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC announces five foreign signings for I-League 2022–23 season|date=23 September 2022|access-date=23 September 2022|website=halfwayfootball.com|publisher=Halfway Football|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923144119/https://halfwayfootball.com/roundglass-punjab-fc-announces-five-foreign-signings-for-i-league-2022-23/}}</ref> The club competes in the [[Indian Super League]], the top flight of the [[Indian football league system]], following [[Promotion and relegation|promotion]] from the [[2022–23 I-League]].
The club's majority owner, founder, and executive director is Ranjit Bajaj. Minerva Punjab play their I-League home matches at the [[Tau Devi Lal Stadium (Panchkula)|Tau Devi Lal Stadium]] in [[Panchkula]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Minerva Academy FC: All You Need To Know|url=https://khelnow.com/news/article/minerva_academy_fc_all_you_need_to_know|accessdate=12 December 2016|work=Khel Now|date=22 November 2016}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In April 2020, ''RoundGlass Sports Pvt. Ltd.'' completed the acquisition of the [[I-League]] club [[Minerva Academy FC|Minerva Punjab]], rebranding it a year later as '''RoundGlass Punjab'''. After promotion to the ISL, they changed name to '''Punjab FC''' in July 2023.<ref name="cf"/><ref name="rgpfc">{{cite web |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/club/11135 |title=RoundGlass Punjab FC |publisher=All India Football Federation |access-date=28 February 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183542/https://www.the-aiff.com/club/11135 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=RoundGlass Punjab FC |url=https://int.soccerway.com/teams/india/india-minerva-fc/35319/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324130447/https://int.soccerway.com/teams/india/india-minerva-fc/35319/ |archive-date=24 March 2023 |access-date=22 June 2023 |publisher=int.soccerway.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Minerva Punjab renamed as Punjab Football Club |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/minerva-punjab-renamed-punjab-football-club-pfc-ranjit-bajaj-indian-football-i-league-round-glass-sports/article29833601.ece |access-date=31 October 2019 |work=Sportstar |publisher=The Hindu |date=30 October 2019 |archive-date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031050409/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/minerva-punjab-renamed-punjab-football-club-pfc-ranjit-bajaj-indian-football-i-league-round-glass-sports/article29833601.ece }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=I-League Club Minerva Punjab FC Renamed as Punjab Football Club |url=https://www.news18.com/news/football/i-league-club-minerva-punjab-fc-renamed-as-punjab-football-club-2367923.html |access-date=31 October 2019 |agency=PTI |website=News18 |date=30 October 2019 |archive-date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031050408/https://www.news18.com/news/football/i-league-club-minerva-punjab-fc-renamed-as-punjab-football-club-2367923.html }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=arunfoot.com|url=https://www.arunfoot.com/roundglass-sports-launch-their-rg-punjab-fc-new-logo/|title=RoundGlass Sports launch their RG Punjab FC new logo!|date=2 November 2020|access-date=26 September 2021|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111041652/https://www.arunfoot.com/roundglass-sports-launch-their-rg-punjab-fc-new-logo/|archive-date=11 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/sports/story20200424-43003|title=His goal: India in football World Cup!|website=tamilmurasu.com.sg|publisher=SPH Digital News|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|date=24 April 2020|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-date=29 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529050003/https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/sports/story20200424-43003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2020-21-roundglass-punjab-fc-squad-logo-kits-revealed/|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC unveil squad, new logo, kits for I-League 2020-21|website=khelnow.com|publisher=Khel Now News|date=29 November 2020|access-date=2 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129181847/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2020-21-roundglass-punjab-fc-squad-logo-kits-revealed/|archive-date=29 November 2020}}</ref> On 15 June 2020, they appointed [[Curtis Fleming]] as [[head coach]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/amp/news/i-league-2020-21-roundglass-punjab-fc-unveil-kit-logo-squad/spq1hytvwo3q1wh7owkgbgnx7|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC unveil kit, logo and squad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512104425/https://www.goal.com/en-in/amp/news/i-league-2020-21-roundglass-punjab-fc-unveil-kit-logo-squad/spq1hytvwo3q1wh7owkgbgnx7|archive-date=12 May 2021|website=Goal.com|access-date=12 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="cf">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/i-league-roundglass-sports-completes-acquisition-of-punjab-fc/articleshow/75106454.cms|title=I-League: RoundGlass Sports completes acquisition of Punjab FC|website=The Times of India|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-date=20 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720131718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/i-league-roundglass-sports-completes-acquisition-of-punjab-fc/articleshow/75106454.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en/amp/news/middlesbrough-curtis-fleming-punjab-fc-indian-football-i/1odkuw3r1x4s51jtsgvzipmj17|title=Former Middlesbrough manager Curtis Fleming joins Punjab FC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512105151/https://www.goal.com/en/amp/news/middlesbrough-curtis-fleming-punjab-fc-indian-football-i/1odkuw3r1x4s51jtsgvzipmj17|archive-date=12 May 2021|website=Goal.com|access-date=12 May 2021}}</ref> On 15 July, they appointed Nikolaos Topoliatis as new [[technical director]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/amp/news/punjab-fc-rope-in-nikolaos-topoliatis-i-league-indian/4c848sp4gtg01oje0u81ohanx|title=Punjab FC rope in former Olympiacos youth coach Nikolaos Topoliatis as new technical director|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714124412/https://www.goal.com/en-in/amp/news/punjab-fc-rope-in-nikolaos-topoliatis-i-league-indian/4c848sp4gtg01oje0u81ohanx|archive-date=14 July 2021|website=Goal.com|access-date=14 July 2021}}</ref> As the season progressed, Punjab made it to the championship stage and finished their season with a 2–3 loss to [[Churchill Brothers FC Goa|Churchill Brothers]].<ref>[https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/03/27/india/i-league/churchill-brothers-sc/india-minerva-fc/3468173/ Churchill Brothers 3–2 Punjab FC]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512105903/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/03/27/india/i-league/churchill-brothers-sc/india-minerva-fc/3468173/ |date=12 May 2021 }} ''Soccerway.com''. Retrieved 12 May 2021.</ref> They achieved 2nd position with 22 points in 15 league matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/i-league-churchill-brothers-beat-punjab-fc-3-2-but-lose-title-race/378464|title=I-League: Churchill Brothers Beat Punjab FC 3-2, But Lose Title Race|website=Outlook India|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507073756/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/i-league-churchill-brothers-beat-punjab-fc-3-2-but-lose-title-race/378464}}</ref>
The team was established in 2005 as '''Minerva Academy''' and has a football and [[cricket]] club. The team first played at the national level during the 2015–16 season when they played in the [[I-League 2nd Division]]. They finished that season as runners-up behind champions [[Dempo S.C.|Dempo]]. On 11 December 2016 the team was awarded a direct-entry spot in the [[I-League]] for the [[2016–17 I-League|2016–17]] season.


[[File:Vergetis.jpg|thumb|Staikos Vergetis led the club winning I-League, that sealed promotion to the Indian Super League.]]
The team took part in its first major tournament at the national level, I-League 2nd Division and had an impressive run and were the runners up losing to 5 time I-League Champions Dempo SC.


In August 2022, [[Staikos Vergetis]] was appointed as the new head coach of RoundGlass Punjab.<ref>{{cite web|title=Staikos Vergetis appointed new Head Coach for RoundGlass Punjab FC|url=https://halfwayfootball.com/i-league-staikos-vergetis-appointed-head-coach-for-roundglass-punjab-fc/|website=halfwayfootball.com|date=8 August 2022|access-date=8 August 2022|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922062844/https://halfwayfootball.com/i-league-staikos-vergetis-appointed-head-coach-for-roundglass-punjab-fc/}}</ref> After winning 4–0 against [[Rajasthan United FC|Rajasthan United]] on 4 March 2023, the club ensued their I-League title, gaining promotion to the Indian Super League for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|title =Roundglass Punjab FC: The first I-League side to be promoted to the Indian Super League|url=https://footballexpress.in/roundglass-punjab-fc-the-first-i-league-side-to-be-promoted-to-the-indian-super-league/|website=footballexpress.in|publisher=Football Express|date=16 March 2023|access-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316093756/https://footballexpress.in/roundglass-punjab-fc-the-first-i-league-side-to-be-promoted-to-the-indian-super-league/|archive-date=16 March 2023|first=Veronica|last=T}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/roundglass-punjab-gains-isl-promotion-clinches-i-league-title/article66581077.ece|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC wins I-League title, gains ISL promotion|date=4 March 2023|access-date=4 March 2023|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174447/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/roundglass-punjab-gains-isl-promotion-clinches-i-league-title/article66581077.ece}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/roundglass-punjab-clinch-historic-i-league-title/20230304.htm|title=RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League title|website=Rediff.com|date=4 March 2023|access-date=4 March 2023|agency=Press Trust of India|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174452/https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/roundglass-punjab-clinch-historic-i-league-title/20230304.htm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-roundglass-punjab-fc-secure-promotion-indian-super-league-clinching-i-league-style-i-league-2022-23|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC secure promotion to the Indian Super League after clinching the I-League in style|first=Rahul|last=Madhavan|website=Sportskeeda.com|date=4 March 2023|access-date=4 March 2023|agency=Press Trust of India|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174449/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-roundglass-punjab-fc-secure-promotion-indian-super-league-clinching-i-league-style-i-league-2022-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/football/i-league-outfit-roundglass-punjab-promoted-to-isl-40201|title=I-League outfit Roundglass Punjab promoted to ISL|website=thebridge.in|date=4 March 2023|access-date=4 March 2023|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174521/https://thebridge.in/football/i-league-outfit-roundglass-punjab-promoted-to-isl-40201}}</ref> They ended the season with 52 points in 22 league matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Champions RoundGlass Punjab end season in style, hit half-century of points |url=https://i-league.org/champions-roundglass-punjab-end-season-in-style-hit-half-century-of-points/ |website=i-league.org |first=AIFF |last=Media Team |location=Panchkula |access-date=12 March 2023 |date=12 March 2023 |archive-date=12 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312185210/https://i-league.org/champions-roundglass-punjab-end-season-in-style-hit-half-century-of-points/ }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Odpirajo se vrata elite, Luka Majcen je postal igralec sezone, s slovensko zastavo je promoviral našo državo |url=https://www.nogomania.com/Novica/Odpirajo-se-vrata-elite-Luka-Majcen-je-postal-igralec-sezone-s-slovensko-zastavo-je-promoviral-naso-drzavo |publisher=Nogomania |language=sl |access-date=12 March 2023 |date=12 March 2023 |archive-date=12 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312183709/https://www.nogomania.com/Novica/Odpirajo-se-vrata-elite-Luka-Majcen-je-postal-igralec-sezone-s-slovensko-zastavo-je-promoviral-naso-drzavo }}</ref> RoundGlass Punjab later participated in the [[2023 Indian Super Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Hero Super Cup 2023: Schedule, Results, Teams, Groups, Points Table, Telecast & Live Streaming Info |date=25 April 2023 |first=Mark |last=Hoover |url=https://www.mykhel.com/football/hero-super-cup-2023-schedule-results-teams-groups-points-table-212997.html |access-date= |website=mykhel.com |publisher=My Khel |archive-date=2023-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427140141/https://www.mykhel.com/football/hero-super-cup-2023-schedule-results-teams-groups-points-table-212997.html }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/field/1047469/super-cup-bengaluru-fc-sneak-into-semi-finals-after-roundglass-punjab-end-sreenidi-deccans-hopes|title=Super Cup: Bengaluru FC sneak into semi-finals after RoundGlass Punjab end Sreenidi Deccan's hopes|website=scroll.in|publisher=Scroll India|date=17 April 2023|access-date=17 April 2017|archive-date=17 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417071407/https://scroll.in/field/1047469/super-cup-bengaluru-fc-sneak-into-semi-finals-after-roundglass-punjab-end-sreenidi-deccans-hopes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/football/super-cup-roundglass-punjab-beat-sreenidi-deccan-to-end-tournament-on-high-7565965.html|title=Super Cup: RoundGlass Punjab Beat Sreenidi Deccan to End Tournament on High|website=news18.com|publisher=News18|date=17 April 2023|access-date=17 April 2017|first=Vineet|last=Ramakrishnan|agency=Press Trust of India|archive-date=17 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417071405/https://www.news18.com/football/super-cup-roundglass-punjab-beat-sreenidi-deccan-to-end-tournament-on-high-7565965.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Media Team |first=AIFF |date=18 May 2023 |title=Club Licensing Premier 1 results announced |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/club-licensing-premier-1-results-announced |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=the-aiff.org |publisher=[[All India Football Federation]] |archive-date=21 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521235453/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/club-licensing-premier-1-results-announced }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-18 |title=Punjab FC's ISL promotion confirmed, secures requisite licensing criteria |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/punjab-fcs-isl-promotion-confirmed-secures-requisite-licensing-criteria/articleshow/100334053.cms |access-date=2023-06-03 |issn=0971-8257 |location=New Delhi |archive-date=23 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523181405/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/punjab-fcs-isl-promotion-confirmed-secures-requisite-licensing-criteria/articleshow/100334053.cms }}</ref> Punjab began their [[2023–24 Indian Super League|2023–24 season]] campaign on 23 September, in a 3–1 away defeat to [[Mohun Bagan AC|Mohun Bagan]], in which [[Luka Majcen]] scored club's first ever ISL goal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-punjab-fc-live-score-isl-2023-24-mbsg-v-pfc-updates-streaming-goals-highlights/article67338017.ece|title=MBSG 3–1 PFC highlights, ISL 2023–24: Mohun Bagan Super Giant begins title defence in style; Manvir, Petratos, Cummings on the scoresheet|date=23 September 2023|access-date=24 September 2023|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|first=Aneesh|last=Dey|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924053740/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-punjab-fc-live-score-isl-2023-24-mbsg-v-pfc-updates-streaming-goals-highlights/article67338017.ece|archive-date=24 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mykhel.com/football/mohun-bagan-vs-punjab-fc-live-score-isl-2023-24-updates-lineups-234835.html|title=Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC Highlights: MBSG 3–1 PFC — Mariners start ISL campaign with comfortable victory|date=23 September 2023|access-date=24 September 2023|website=mykhel.com|publisher=MyKhel News|location=Kolkata|first=Sauradeep|last=Ash|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924053910/https://www.mykhel.com/football/mohun-bagan-vs-punjab-fc-live-score-isl-2023-24-updates-lineups-234835.html|archive-date=24 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-mohun-bagan-3-1-punjab-fc-mbsg-player-ratings-mariners-begin-isl-trophy-defence-win-isl-2023-24|title=Mohun Bagan 3–1 Punjab FC: MBSG player ratings as Mariners begin their ISL trophy defence with a win|date=24 September 2023|access-date=24 September 2023|website=Sportskeeda.com|location=Kolkata|first=Soham|last=Haldar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924054250/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-mohun-bagan-3-1-punjab-fc-mbsg-player-ratings-mariners-begin-isl-trophy-defence-win-isl-2023-24|archive-date=24 September 2023}}</ref> They secured first league point on 6 October, in an 1–1 tie with [[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]], in their first home match at the [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi)|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]] in Delhi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidesport.in/punjab-fc-vs-northeast-united-live-streaming-punjab-look-to-avoid-3rd-consecutive-loss/|title=Punjab FC 1–1 NorthEast United: Parthib Gogoi, Melroy Asisi score in thrilling draw|date=7 October 2023|access-date=8 October 2023|website=insidesport.in|publisher=Inside Sport India|location=New Delhi|first=Souvik|last=Mukherjee|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008051112/https://www.insidesport.in/punjab-fc-vs-northeast-united-live-streaming-punjab-look-to-avoid-3rd-consecutive-loss/|archive-date=8 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/field/1057225/isl-2023-24-punjab-fc-secure-first-point-of-season-after-holding-northeast-united-fc-to-draw|title=ISL 2023–24: Punjab FC secure first point of season after holding NorthEast United FC to draw|date=7 October 2023|access-date=8 October 2023|website=Scroll.in|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008051506/https://scroll.in/field/1057225/isl-2023-24-punjab-fc-secure-first-point-of-season-after-holding-northeast-united-fc-to-draw|archive-date=8 October 2023}}</ref> On 19 December, French playmaker [[Madih Talal]] scored a goal, gave Punjab their historic first match win in the Super League as they defeated [[Chennaiyin FC|Chennaiyin]] by 1–0 at home.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/punjab-gets-first-isl-win-beats-chennaiyin-fc-1-0-madih-talal-goalindian-super-league-result-news/article67651995.ece|title=Indian Super League: Punjab FC gets historic maiden ISL win, beats Chennaiyin FC by solitary goal|date=18 December 2023|access-date=19 December 2023|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219052939/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/punjab-gets-first-isl-win-beats-chennaiyin-fc-1-0-madih-talal-goalindian-super-league-result-news/article67651995.ece|archive-date=19 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/field/1060777/watch-highlights-isl-2023-24-madih-talals-strike-earns-punjab-fc-first-win-of-the-season|title=Watch, highlights ISL 2023–24: Madih Talal's strike earns Punjab FC first win of the season|date=19 December 2023|access-date=19 December 2023|website=scroll.in|publisher=Scroll India News|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219053305/https://scroll.in/field/1060777/watch-highlights-isl-2023-24-madih-talals-strike-earns-punjab-fc-first-win-of-the-season|archive-date=19 December 2023}}</ref> The club achieved their first away win later on 12 February 2024, defeating [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]] 3–1 in Kochi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/football/isl-punjab-beat-kerala-blasters-in-kochi-46001|title=ISL: Punjab FC stuns Kerala Blasters at Kochi with a commanding victory|website=thebridge.in|publisher=The Bridge News|date=12 February 2024|access-date=12 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212173513/https://thebridge.in/football/isl-punjab-beat-kerala-blasters-in-kochi-46001|archive-date=12 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/kerala-blasters-vs-punjab-fc-isl-10-live-score-indian-super-league-2023-24-kbfc-v-pfc-goals-highlights/article67838071.ece|title=Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC, ISL 10 Highlights: KBFC 1–3 PFC, Jordan, Majcen score to register win in Indian Super League|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|date=12 February 2024|access-date=12 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212174046/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/kerala-blasters-vs-punjab-fc-isl-10-live-score-indian-super-league-2023-24-kbfc-v-pfc-goals-highlights/article67838071.ece|archive-date=12 February 2024}}</ref> The club registered their biggest win on 10 April defeating [[East Bengal FC|East Bengal]] 4–1, ended the league campaign with 24 points in 22 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/punjab-fc-thrash-east-bengal-4-1-in-isl-609691|title=Punjab FC thrash East Bengal 4–1 in ISL|website=tribuneindia.com|publisher=The Tribune India|date=11 April 2024|access-date=11 April 2024|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411101050/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/punjab-fc-thrash-east-bengal-4-1-in-isl-609691|archive-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/east-bengal-fc-fail-at-final-hurdle-against-punjab-fc-as-chennaiyin-fc-qualify-for-playoffs/article68052008.ece|title=East Bengal FC fail at final hurdle against Punjab FC as Chennaiyin FC qualify for playoffs|website=thehindu.com|publisher=The Hindu|date=11 April 2024|access-date=11 April 2024|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411101605/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/east-bengal-fc-fail-at-final-hurdle-against-punjab-fc-as-chennaiyin-fc-qualify-for-playoffs/article68052008.ece|archive-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>
They won I-League 1st Division during the [[2017-18 I-League|2017-18]] season under technical director [[Joel Richard Williams]]. This being their first league win ever and it was also the first time a [[North India|North Indian]] team won the league since 1996.
== Stadium==
The Guru Nanak Stadium has a capacity of 15,000 and has a provision of an 8-lane synthetic track along with the field. It hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2001 National Games and has also hosted matches of the Kabbadi World Cup.


== Crest, colours & kits ==
==First-team squad==
Punjab FC's home kit primarily features a vibrant orange base, often paired with black or white accents. The away kit typically comes in white with orange or black highlights, maintaining consistency with the home kit while offering a fresh look. The club's third kit may feature a contrasting color, such as black or navy blue, providing variety while staying aligned with the team's core colors.
{{updated|7 December 2018}}<ref>{{cite web

| title = Squad
===Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors===
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!Period
!Kit manufacturer
!Shirt sponsor
|-
|2020–21
|T10 Sports<ref>{{cite web|title=RoundGlass Punjab Football Club|url=https://www.t10sports.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=95_220|publisher=T10 Sports|access-date=13 December 2020|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122063328/https://www.t10sports.com/index.php?route=product%2Fcategory&path=95_220}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/marathon/from-east-to-west-t10-sports-lets-you-achieve-on-and-off-the-field-46450|title=From East to West: T10 Sports lets you achieve on and off the field|date=22 March 2024|archive-date=19 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319125335/https://thebridge.in/marathon/from-east-to-west-t10-sports-lets-you-achieve-on-and-off-the-field-46450|work=The Bridge|access-date=10 December 2024|first1=Subhajit|last1=Mazumdar}}</ref>
| rowspan="3" |[[RoundGlass Foundation|RoundGlass]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-shirt-sponsors-every-club|title=I-LEAGUE: Introducing shirt sponsors of every I-league club for 2021–22 season|website=khelnow.com|publisher=Khel Now|date=21 January 2022|access-date=26 February 2022|first=Waseem|last=Zaidi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122125039/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-shirt-sponsors-every-club|archive-date=22 January 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2021–22
|SIX5SIX<ref>{{Cite web|title=RoundGlass Punjab Football Club partners with Six5Six as official kit sponsor|url=https://www.adgully.com/roundglass-punjab-fc-partners-with-six5six-as-official-kit-sponsor-108681.html|access-date=2021-09-17|website=adgully.com|language=en-US|archive-date=17 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917095515/https://www.adgully.com/roundglass-punjab-fc-partners-with-six5six-as-official-kit-sponsor-108681.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=SIX5SIXSport|author=RoundGlass Punjab FC|number=1438771011877359621|date=17 September 2021|title=We are excited to welcome @RGPunjabFC to the @SIX5SIXSport family for the next 3 years!|link=https://twitter.com/SIX5SIXSport/status/1438771011877359621|access-date=17 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917085440/https://twitter.com/six5sixsport/status/1438771011877359621|archive-date=17 September 2021}}</ref>
|-
|2022–24
|T10 Sports<ref>{{cite web|title=Introducing our new Training Jersey. A fresh new design celebrating the five rivers of Punjab!|url=https://twitter.com/RGPunjabFC/status/1569222627100889088|website=@RGPunjabFC|date=12 September 2022|access-date=14 September 2022|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174447/https://twitter.com/RGPunjabFC/status/1569222627100889088}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/marathon/from-east-to-west-t10-sports-lets-you-achieve-on-and-off-the-field-46450|title=From East to West: T10 Sports lets you achieve on and off the field|first1=Subhajot|last1=Mazumdar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319125335/https://thebridge.in/marathon/from-east-to-west-t10-sports-lets-you-achieve-on-and-off-the-field-46450|archive-date=19 March 2024|access-date=25 March 2024|date=12 March 2024|website=thebridge.in|publisher=The Bridge}}</ref>
|-
|2024–25
|Shiv Naresh<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportsmintmedia.com/isl-2024-25-punjab-fc-unveil-shivnaresh-as-official-kit-partner/|title=ISL 2024–25: Punjab FC unveil Shiv Naresh as official kit partner|first1=Aashay|last1=Khandelwal|work=sportsmintmedia.com|date=10 September 2024|access-date=18 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910143711/https://sportsmintmedia.com/isl-2024-25-punjab-fc-unveil-shivnaresh-as-official-kit-partner/|archive-date=10 September 2024}}</ref>
|[[Dafabet|DafaNews]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportsmintmedia.com/isl-2024-25-punjab-fc-onboard-dafanews-as-principal-sponsor/|title=ISL 2024–25: Punjab FC onboard DafaNews as principal sponsor|first1=Gauresh|last1=Mahadik|work=sportsmintmedia.com|date=9 September 2024|access-date=18 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909102104/https://sportsmintmedia.com/isl-2024-25-punjab-fc-onboard-dafanews-as-principal-sponsor/|archive-date=9 September 2024}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Stadiums==
In September 2023, Punjab FC officially confirmed [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi)|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]] in [[Delhi]] as their home venue for the [[2023–24 Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/punjab-fc-s-new-home-venue-for-this-isl-season-delhi-s-jln-stadium-news-316842|title=Punjab FC's New Home Venue For This ISL Season: Delhi's JLN Stadium|date=8 September 2023|access-date=1 October 2023|website=outlookindia.com|publisher=Outlook India News|archive-date=24 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924221409/https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/punjab-fc-s-new-home-venue-for-this-isl-season-delhi-s-jln-stadium-news-316842}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/isl-punjab-decide-to-pay-franchise-fee-will-play-home-games-in-delhi/articleshow/102364105.cms|title=ISL: Punjab decide to pay franchise fee, will play home games in Delhi|date=3 August 2023|agency=TNN|first=Marcus|last=Mergulhao|access-date=1 October 2023|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=3 August 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803184325/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/isl-punjab-decide-to-pay-franchise-fee-will-play-home-games-in-delhi/articleshow/102364105.cms}}</ref>

Previously, Punjab FC played at the [[Tau Devi Lal Athletic Stadium (Panchkula)|Tau Devi Lal Stadium]] in the I-League.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/i-league/roundglass-punjab-welcomes-sreenidi-deccan-37153|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC welcomes Sreenidi Deccan in I-League 2022–23|date=13 November 2022|access-date=26 January 2023|website=thebridge.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174904/https://thebridge.in/i-league/roundglass-punjab-welcomes-sreenidi-deccan-37153|archive-date=4 March 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 spectators.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiafooty.com/2019/11/15/i-league-2019-20-punjab-fc-ton-play-their-home-matches-at-ludhiana/|title=I-LEAGUE 2019/20: PUNJAB FC TO PLAY THEIR HOME MATCHES AT LUDHIANA|website=indiafooty.com|access-date=23 March 2021|archive-date=10 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810022209/http://www.indiafooty.com/2019/11/15/i-league-2019-20-punjab-fc-ton-play-their-home-matches-at-ludhiana/}}</ref> The club also has used [[Guru Nanak Stadium]] as their home ground.

==Supporters==
A recognised fan club named "The Warriors" has been in support of the club.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}} The Guru Nanak Stadium has seen an average attendance of 12,000.

==Players==
===First-team squad===
{{updated|4 August 2024}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=[[Ravi Kumar (footballer)|Ravi Kumar]]}}
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{{Fs player|no=1|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=[[Bhaskar Roy (footballer)|Bhaskar Roy]]}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Ricky Shabong]]}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Saurabh Bhanwala}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=BIH|pos=FW|name=[[Asmir Suljić]]}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=IND|pos=DF|name= Prateek Joshi}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Ezequiel Vidal (footballer, born 1995)|Ezequiel Vidal]]}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=NGR|pos=MF|name=[[Philip Njoku]]}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Samuel Kynshi]]}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=CIV|pos=DF|name=[[Lancine Touré]]}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Khaiminthang Lhungdim}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=NGR|pos=DF|name=[[Bala Dahir]]}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Melroy Assisi}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Hitova Ayemi]]}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Vinit Rai]]}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=[[C.S. Sabeeth]]}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Manglenthang Kipgen}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=JPN|pos=FW|name=[[Yu Kuboki]]}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Ashish Pradhan|Ashis Pradhan]]}}
{{Fs Player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=[[Manandeep Singh]]}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=CRO|pos=MF|name=[[Filip Mrzljak]]}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Nikhil Pal }}
{{Fs player|no=25|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Shami Singamayum}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=[[Akashdeep Singh Kahlon|Akashdeep Singh]]}}
{{Fs player|no=26|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=[[Likmabam Rakesh Meitei|Rakesh Meitei]]|other=on loan from [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Dilli Ram Sanyasi }}
{{Fs player|no=27|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Tekcham Abhishek Singh}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Souvik Das]]}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=NGR|pos=DF|name=[[Donatus Edafe]]}}
{{Fs player|no=28|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=[[Denechandra Meitei]]}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Makan Chote]]}}
{{Fs player|no=29|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Muhammad Suhail F}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=[[Akash Sangwan]]}}
{{Fs player|no=31|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Leon Augustine]]}}
{{Fs player|no=33|nat=CRO|pos=DF|name=[[Ivan Novoselec]]}}
{{ fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=[[Nidhin Lal]]}}
{{Fs player|no=35|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Pramveer Singh}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Jagpreet Singh]]}}
{{Fs player|no=44|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=[[Ninthoinganba Meetei]]}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=[[Thoiba Singh Moirangthem]] }}
{{Fs player|no=45|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Nitesh Darjee}}
{{Fs player|no=25|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Arshpreet Singh }}
{{Fs player|no=41|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Ayush Deshwal}}
{{Fs player|no=26|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=[[Deepak Devrani]] }}
{{Fs player|no=74|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=[[Suresh Meitei]]}}
{{Fs player|no=28|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Prabhjot Singh}}
{{Fs player|no=77|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=[[Nihal Sudeesh]]|other=on loan from [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]}}
{{Fs player|no=30|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=[[Arshdeep Singh]] }}
{{Fs player|no=78|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=[[Muheet Shabir]]}}
{{Fs player|no=32|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=[[Luntinmang Haokip]] }}
{{Fs player|no=99|nat=SLO|pos=FW|name=[[Luka Majcen]]}}
{{Fs player|no=33|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Akhil Praveen }}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=[[Princeton Rebello]]}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs Player|no=38|nat=IND|pos=FW|name= Atinder Mani}}
{{Fs player|no=40|nat=COL|pos=DF|name= [[Jorge Caceido Rodriguez|Caicedo Rodriguez]]}}
{{Fs player|no=42|nat=GHA|pos=MF|name=[[William Opoku]] }}
{{Fs player|no=47|nat=CIV|pos=MF|name=[[Alexander Kouame]] }}
{{Fs player|no=49|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Amandeep Singh}}
{{Fs player|no=50|nat=IND|pos=FW|name= [[Moinuddin Khan (footballer)|Moinuddin Khan]]}}


=== Out on loan ===
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{{Fs player|no=|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Tejas Krishna|other=at [[Rajasthan United FC|Rajasthan United]] until 31 May 2025}}
{{fs end}}
{{fs end}}


==Team records==
==Personnel==
===Current Technical Staff===
==Record==
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|-
!Position
! Season
!Name
! Div.
! Tms.
! Pos.
!Attendance/G
! [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]]'''/'''[[Super Cup (India)|Super Cup]]
![[Durand Cup]]
!colspan=1|[[ AFC Champions League]]
!colspan=1|[[ AFC Cup]]
|-
|align=center| [[2015–16 I-League 2nd Division|2015–16]]
|align=center | I-League 2nd
|align=center|10
|align=center bgcolor= silver |'''2'''
|align=center| –
|align=center| DNP
|align=center| DNP
|align=center| DNP
|align=center| DNP
|-
|-
|Head coach
|align=center| [[2016–17 I-League|2016–17]]
|{{flagicon|GRE}} [[Panagiotis Dilberis|Panagiotis Dilmperis]]
|align=center | I-League
|align=center|10
|align=center |'''9'''
|align=center| 2,757
|align=center| DNP
|align=center |Group stage
|align=center| DNP
|align=center| DNP
|-
|-
|Assistant coach
|align=center| [[2017–18 I-League|2017-18]]
|{{flagicon|GRE}} Konstantinos Katsaras
|align=center | I-League
|align=center|'''10'''
|align=center bgcolor= gold |'''1'''
|align=center|5,736
|align=center| Round of 16
|align=center| DNP
|align=center| DNP
|align=center| DNP
|-
|-
|Indian Assistant coach
|align=center| [[2018–19 I-League|2018-19]]
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[Sankarlal Chakraborty]]
|align=center | I-League
|align=center|11
|align=center|''' –'''
|align=center| –
|align=center| –
|align=center| –
|align=center| –
|align=center| –
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;Key
*Tms. = Number of teams
*Pos. = Position in league
*Attendance/G = Average league attendance

===Seasons===
{{updated|2 November 2017}}
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|-
|Goalkeeping Coach
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year
|{{flagicon|NEP}} Manish Timsina
! colspan=9 class="unsortable" | [[I-League]]
! scope="col" rowspan=2 class="unsortable" | Federation<br/>Cup
! scope="col" rowspan=3 class="unsortable" | [[AFC Champions League]]
! scope="col" colspan=4 class="unsortable" | Top Scorer(s)


|-
|-
|Strength & Conditioning Coach
!{{tooltip|Div|Division}}
|{{flagicon|GRE}} Giannis Papaioannou
!{{tooltip|P|Games played}}
!{{tooltip|W|Games won}}
!{{tooltip|D|Games drawn}}
!{{tooltip|L|Games lost}}
!{{tooltip|GF|Goals for}}
!{{tooltip|GA|Goals against}}
!{{tooltip|Pts|Points}}
!{{tooltip|Pos.|Position}}
! class="unsortable" | Player(s)
! class="unsortable" | Goals
|-
|-
|Team Manager
| [[2015–16 I-League 2nd Division|2015–16]]
|{{flagicon|IND}} Kashif Kamran
| [[I-League 2nd division|IL2]]
| 18
| 11
| 4
| 3
| 30
| 14
| 37
| 2nd
| DNP
| DNP
|align=left|{{flagicon|NGA}} [[Kareem Omolaja]]
| 4
|-
|-
|Football Director
| [[2016–17 I-League|2016–17]]
|{{flagicon|GRE}} Nikolaos Topoliatis
| [[I-League|IL]]
| 18
|-
|Technical Director Youths
| 2
|{{flagicon|ITA}} Giuseppe Cristaldi
| 7
| 9
| 17
| 33
| 13
| 9th
| DNP
| DNP
|align=left|{{flagicon|NGA}} [[Loveday Enyinnaya]]; {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Kareem Omolaja]]
| 3
|-
|-
| [[2017–18 I-League|2017–18]]
| [[I-League|IL]]
| 18
| 11
| 2
| 5
| 24
| 16
| 35
| 1st
| DNP
| DNP
|align=left|{{flagicon|BHU}} [[Chencho Gyeltshen]]
| 7
|}
|}


===Overall Performance===
==Team management==

[[File:PaulMunster.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Paul Munster, current Minerva Punjab technical director]]
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
:''As of 9th August 2018.''
|-style="background:#efefef;"
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Season
|-
! colspan=4 class="unsortable" | League
! scope="col" rowspan="2" |[[Super Cup (India)|Super Cup]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2" |[[Durand Cup]]
! colspan=2 class="unsortable" |Continental
|-style="background:#efefef;"
! League
! No. of Teams
! Position
! Play-offs
! Competition
! Position
! Position
! Name
|-
|-
| [[2020–21 in Indian football|2020–21]]
| Technical Director
| [[2020–21 I-League|I-League]]
|{{flagicon|Northern Ireland}} [[Paul Munster]]
| 11
| 4th
| rowspan="3" bgcolor="#efefef"| —
| rowspan="2" bgcolor="#efefef"| —
| bgcolor="#efefef"| —
| colspan=2 rowspan="5"| DNQ
|-
|-
| [[2021–22 in Indian football|2021–22]]
| Head Coach
| [[2021–22 I-League|I-League]]
| {{flagicon|India}} Sachin Badadhe
| 13
| 5th
| rowspan=2 | DNP
|-
|-
| [[2022–23 RoundGlass Punjab FC season|2022–23]]
| Assistant Coach
| [[2022–23 I-League|I-League]]
| Vacant
| 12
| bgcolor="gold" |1st {{rise|b}}
| [[2023 Indian Super Cup#Group A|Group Stage]]
|-
|-
| [[2023–24 Punjab FC season|2023–24]]
| Team Manager
| [[2023–24 Indian Super League|ISL]]
| Vacant
| 12
| 8th
| DNQ
| [[2024 Indian Super Cup#Group C|Group Stage]]
| [[2023 Durand Cup#Group A|Group Stage]]
|-
|-
| [[2024–25 Punjab FC season|2024–25]]
| Physiotherapist
| [[2024–25 Indian Super League|ISL]]
| {{flagicon|India}} Karuna Kant Gupta
| 13
|
|
|
| [[2024 Durand Cup#Knockout stage|Quarter Finals]]
|}
|}

===Head coach's record===
===League statistics===
<small>updated on 28 May 2017 </small>
{{updated|10 April 2024}}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Name!!Nationality!!From!!class="unsortable"|To!!P!!W!!D!!L!!GF!!GA!!Win%
|-
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Season
|scope=row style=text-align:left| Surinder Singh
! colspan=8 class="unsortable" | Division
|align=left|{{IND}}
! colspan=2 class="unsortable" | Top scorer
|align=left| 2016

|align=left| 2017
{{WDL|18|2|7|9|for=17|against=33}}
|-
|-
!Division
|scope=row style=text-align:left| Khogen Singh
!Position
|align=left|{{IND}}
!{{tooltip|P|Games played}}
|align=left| 2017
!{{tooltip|W|Games won}}
|align=left| 2018
!{{tooltip|D|Games drawn}}
{{WDL|19|11|2|6|for=24|against=16}}
!{{tooltip|L|Games lost}}
!{{tooltip|GF|Goals for}}
!{{tooltip|GA|Goals against}}
!{{tooltip|Player}}
!{{tooltip|Goals}}
|-
|[[2020–21 I-League|2020–21]]
| rowspan="3" |[[I-League]]
|4th
|15
|6
|4
|5
|18
|15
|{{flagicon|BHU}} [[Chencho Gyeltshen]]
|7
|-
|[[2021–22 I-League|2021–22]]
|5th
|18
|8
|4
|6
|33
|29
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Kurtis Guthrie]]
|13
|-
|[[2022–23 I-League|2022–23]]
| bgcolor="gold" |1st
|22
|16
|4
|2
|45
|16
|{{flagicon|SVN}} [[Luka Majcen]]
|16
|-
|[[2023–24 Indian Super League|2023–24]]
| rowspan="1" |[[Indian Super League|ISL]]
|8th
|22
|6
|6
|10
|28
|35
|{{flagicon|SVN}} [[Luka Majcen]]<br>{{flagicon|COL}} [[Wilmar Jordán]]
|8
|}
|}


===Managerial record===
==Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors==
{{updated|26 December 2024}}
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin-left:1em;float:center"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
!Name!!Nationality!!From!!class="unsortable"|To!!P!!W!!D!!L!!GF!!GA!!Win%!!Ref.
|-
|-
|scope=row style=text-align:left| [[Curtis Fleming]]
!Period
|align=left|{{IRL}}
!Kit manufacturer
|align=left|15 June 2020
!Shirt sponsor
|align=left|23 April 2021
{{WDL|15|6|4|5|for=18|against=15}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Middlesbrough manager Curtis Fleming set to take charge at Punjab FC|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/middlesbrough-curtis-fleming-punjab-fc-indian-football-i/1odkuw3r1x4s51jtsgvzipmj17|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Goal.com|archive-date=15 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615080912/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/middlesbrough-curtis-fleming-punjab-fc-indian-football-i/1odkuw3r1x4s51jtsgvzipmj17}}</ref>
|-
|-
| scope=row style=text-align:left |[[Ashley Westwood (footballer, born 1976)|Ashley Westwood]]
|2015—2017
| align=left |{{ENG}}
|T10 Sports
| align=left |21 July 2021
|''None''
| align=left |23 March 2022
{{WDL|6|3|2|1|for=14|against=8}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RGPunjabFC/status/1417765547836547074|title=We are proud to welcome two-time I-League winner ASHLEY WESTWOOD as our new first-team head coach|website=@RGPunjabFC|access-date=21 July 2021|date=21 July 2021|archive-date=21 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721083753/https://twitter.com/RGPunjabFC/status/1417765547836547074}}</ref>
|-
|-
| scope=row style=text-align:left |[[Ed Engelkes]]
|2017—present
| align=left |{{NED}}
|Astro
| align=left |23 March 2022
|[[Apollo Tyres]]
| align=left |31 May 2022
{{WDL|12|5|2|5|for=19|against=21}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/i-league-punjab-fc-parts-ways-with-ashley-westwood-rope-in-ed-engelkes-as-new-coach-7832893/|title=I-League: Punjab FC parts ways with Ashley Westwood, rope in Ed Engelkes as new coach|website=indianexpress.com|access-date=23 March 2022|date=23 March 2022|archive-date=27 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327021646/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/i-league-punjab-fc-parts-ways-with-ashley-westwood-rope-in-ed-engelkes-as-new-coach-7832893/}}</ref>
|-
|-
|scope=row style=text-align:left |[[Staikos Vergetis]]
| align=left |{{GRE}}
| align=left |8 August 2022
| align=left |12 June 2024
{{WDL|52|23|13|16|for=76|against=60}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2022-23-roundglass-punjab-appoint-staikos-vergetis-head-coach|title=RoundGlass Punjab appoint Staikos Vergetis as head coach|website=khelnow.com|access-date=8 August 2022|date=8 August 2022|archive-date=8 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808190845/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2022-23-roundglass-punjab-appoint-staikos-vergetis-head-coach}}</ref>
|-
|scope=row style=text-align:left |[[Panagiotis Dilberis|Panagiotis Dilmperis]]
| align=left |{{GRE}}
| align=left |29 June 2024
| align=left |present
{{WDL|16|8|2|6|for=30|against=22}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-punjab-fc-appoints-panagiotis-dilmperis-head-coach-isl-2024-25-season|title=Punjab FC appoints Panagiotis Dilmperis as head coach for ISL 2024–25 season|website=Sportskeeda.com|access-date=29 June 2024|date=29 June 2024|archive-date=29 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629111807/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-punjab-fc-appoints-panagiotis-dilmperis-head-coach-isl-2024-25-season|first1=Sayantan|last1=Guha}}</ref>
|}
|}


== Honours ==
==Notable players==
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{{category see also|Punjab FC players}}

The following RoundGlass Punjab players have been capped at ''[[National sports team#Individual selection and participation|senior/youth international level]]''. Years in brackets indicate their spells at the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/punjab-fc/10/|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC » Players from A–Z|website=WorldFootball.net|access-date=23 September 2022|archive-date=5 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905105518/https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/punjab-fc/10/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* {{flagicon|BHU}} [[Chencho Gyeltshen]] (2020–2021, 2023)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/football/roundglass-punjab-fc-signs-bhutanese-international-chencho-gyeltshen-38738|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC signs Bhutanese international Chencho Gyeltshen|date=13 January 2023|archive-date=14 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114160351/https://thebridge.in/football/roundglass-punjab-fc-signs-bhutanese-international-chencho-gyeltshen-38738|access-date=14 January 2023}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|JER}} [[Kurtis Guthrie]] (2021–2022)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/kurtis-guthrie-non-league-india-26753467.amp|title=Meet Kurtis Guthrie, the former non-League hotshot now proving his worth in India|archive-date=2 October 2022|access-date=26 November 2022|website=mirror.co.uk|publisher=The Mirror|date=23 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002184012/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/kurtis-guthrie-non-league-india-26753467|first=Felix|last=Keith}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/44328/Kurtis_Guthrie.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Guthrie, Curtis|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=28 September 2024|archive-date=29 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929064439/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/44328/Kurtis_Guthrie.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|BIH}} [[Adnan Šećerović]] (2022–2023)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/70112/Adnan_Secerovic.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Šećerović, Adnan|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=2 February 2023|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726182904/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/70112/Adnan_Secerovic.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|SRB}} [[Aleksandar Ignjatović]] (2022–2023)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/football/i-league-roundglass-punjab-fc-end-season-with-perfect-home-record-down-trau-2-020230312221607/|title=I-League: Roundglass Punjab FC end season with perfect home record, down TRAU 2–0|date=12 March 2023|access-date=23 September 2022|website=aninews.in|publisher=Asian News International|archive-date=13 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313005918/https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/football/i-league-roundglass-punjab-fc-end-season-with-perfect-home-record-down-trau-2-020230312221607}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|NEP}} [[Kiran Chemjong]] (2022–2024)<ref name="2022–23">{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2022-23-roundglass-punjab-fc-sign-luka-majcen-kiran-limbu-official|title=RoundGlass Punjab sign Kiran Limbu, Luka Majcen for I-League 2022–23 season {{!}} The Warriors have also added experienced defender Aleksandar Ignjatovic to the roster.|website=khelnow.com|publisher=Khel Now|date=23 September 2022|access-date=26 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924002048/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2022-23-roundglass-punjab-fc-sign-luka-majcen-kiran-limbu-official|archive-date=24 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/39267/Kiran_Chemjong.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Chemjong, Kiran|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=2 February 2023|archive-date=30 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130144540/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/39267/Kiran_Chemjong.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|SLO}} [[Luka Majcen]] (2022–)<ref name="awards23n">{{cite web |title=Odpirajo se vrata elite, Luka Majcen je postal igralec sezone, s slovensko zastavo je promoviral našo državo |url=https://www.nogomania.com/Novica/Odpirajo-se-vrata-elite-Luka-Majcen-je-postal-igralec-sezone-s-slovensko-zastavo-je-promoviral-naso-drzavo |trans-title="The doors of the elite are opening, Luka Majcen became the player of the season, he promoted our country with the Slovenian flag" |publisher=Nogomania |language=sl |access-date=12 March 2023 |date=12 March 2023 |archive-date=12 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312183709/https://www.nogomania.com/Novica/Odpirajo-se-vrata-elite-Luka-Majcen-je-postal-igralec-sezone-s-slovensko-zastavo-je-promoviral-naso-drzavo }}</ref>
* {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Filip Mrzljak]] (2024–)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/indian-football-punjab-fc-set-sign-filip-mrzljak-isl-202407|title=ISL: Punjab FC set to sign Croatian midfielder Filip Mrzljak|date=14 July 2024|website=Khel Now|archive-date=14 July 2024|access-date=14 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714104849/https://khelnow.com/football/indian-football-punjab-fc-set-sign-filip-mrzljak-isl-202407}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Mushaga Bakenga]] (2024–)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/punjab-fc-signs-ivan-novoselec-mushaga-bakenga-isl-transfer-news/article68484735.ece/amp/|title=ISL: Punjab FC signs Novoselec, Bakenga|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|date=4 August 2024|access-date=11 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805095027/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/punjab-fc-signs-ivan-novoselec-mushaga-bakenga-isl-transfer-news/article68484735.ece|archive-date=5 August 2024|location=Chennai}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|BIH}} {{flagicon|HUN}} [[Asmir Suljić]] (2024–)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2024-25-punjab-fc-asmir-suljic-202408|title=ISL 2024–25: Punjab FC sign Asmir Suljic|date=31 August 2024|access-date=27 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831182532/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2024-25-punjab-fc-asmir-suljic-202408|archive-date=31 August 2024|work=Khel Now}}</ref>

==Honours==
===Domestic===
===Domestic===
*'''[[I-League]]''' ('''tier-II''')<ref group="note" name="Top_league">From [[2017–18 in Indian football|2017–18 season]] until [[2021–22 in Indian football|2021–22 season]], I-League and Indian Super League shared joint top flight status. Following the Indian football roadmap, Indian Super League became the sole top-tier league in the country from [[2022–23 in Indian football|2022–23]], and I-League became the second tier.</ref>
*'''[[I-League]]'''
**Champions (1): [[2022–23 I-League|2022–23]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/roundglass-punjab-gains-isl-promotion-clinches-i-league-title/article66581077.ece|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC wins I-League title, gains ISL promotion|author=Team Sportstar|website=Sportstar The Hindu|access-date=7 March 2023|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174447/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/roundglass-punjab-gains-isl-promotion-clinches-i-league-title/article66581077.ece}}</ref>
:'''Champions (1):''' [[2017-18 I-League|2017-18]]
*'''[[Punjab State Super Football League|Punjab Super League]]'''
**Winners (1): 2022–23‡<ref>{{cite web|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC Lifts Punjab State Super League 2022 Trophy|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/roundglass-punjab-fc-lifts-punjab-state-super-league-2022-trophy-101669400626505.html|location=Chandigarh|website=hindustantimes.com|publisher=The Hindustan Times|date=25 November 2022|access-date=26 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125205503/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/roundglass-punjab-fc-lifts-punjab-state-super-league-2022-trophy-101669400626505.html|archive-date=25 November 2022}}</ref>
* '''[[JSW Youth Cup|JSW U-18 Youth Cup]]'''
**Winners (1): 2022†<ref>{{cite web|first=SPORTS DESK/NEWS18 SPORTS|last=Mohali, 18:04 IST|url=https://www.news18.com/news/football/roundglass-punjab-fc-crowned-inaugural-jsw-youth-cup-champions-4917836.html|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC Crowned Inaugural JSW Youth Cup Champions|date=28 March 2022|access-date=5 April 2022|website=[[News18]]|archive-date=29 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329082426/https://www.news18.com/news/football/roundglass-punjab-fc-crowned-inaugural-jsw-youth-cup-champions-4917836.html}}</ref>
* '''[[JSW Youth Cup|JSW U-13 Youth Cup]]'''
**Winners (1): 2023†
**Runners-up (1): 2022†<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-29 |title=Sudeva FC crowned champions of U13 JSW Youth Cup |url=https://www.bengalurufc.com/2022/jsw-youth-cup/sudeva-fc-crowned-champions-u13-jsw-youth-cup/ |access-date=2022-04-30 |website=Bengaluru FC Official Website |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429152647/https://www.bengalurufc.com/2022/jsw-youth-cup/sudeva-fc-crowned-champions-u13-jsw-youth-cup/ |archive-date=29 April 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/football/sudeva-delhi-fc-punjab-fc-penalties-win-jsw-youth-cup-u-13-31137|title=Sudeva Delhi FC win U-13 JSW Youth Cup|date=2 May 2022|access-date=26 November 2022|website=thebridge.in|publisher=The Bridge|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006045013/https://thebridge.in/football/sudeva-delhi-fc-punjab-fc-penalties-win-jsw-youth-cup-u-13-31137|archive-date=6 October 2022}}</ref>
*'''KBN Youth Cup'''
**Winners (1): 2022†<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RGPunjabFC/status/1607365119868276739|title=Many congratulations to the RoundGlass Punjab Football Academy's U-18 team for winning the KBN Football Cup 2022!!🥇🤩|website=Twitter.com (@RGPunjabFC)|date=26 December 2022|access-date=28 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120132531/https://twitter.com/RGPunjabFC/status/1607365119868276739|archive-date=20 January 2023}}</ref>
*'''Administrator's Challenge Cup'''
**Champions (1): 2022‡<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/administrators-challenge-cup-from-november-22-18-teams-confirm-participation-564037|title=Chandigarh: Administrator's Challenge Cup from November 22, 18 teams confirm participation|date=20 November 2023|access-date=26 December 2023|work=The Tribune News Service|location=Chandigarh|first1=Deepankar|last1=Sharda|archive-date=3 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203134609/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/administrators-challenge-cup-from-november-22-18-teams-confirm-participation-564037}}</ref>


===International===
*'''[[ I-League 2nd Division]]'''
:'''Runner Up (1):''' [[2015–16 I-League 2nd Division|2015–16]]
* '''[[Next Gen Cup|Premier League Next Gen Cup]]'''
** Third place (1): 2024<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/next-gen-cup-2024-punjab-beats-aston-villa-east-bengal-vs-crystal-palace-muthoot-vs-everton-match-results/article68487094.ece|title=Next Gen Cup 2024: Punjab FC beats Aston Villa to extend historic run; East Bengal, Muthoot FA thrashed on final matchday|first1=Neeladri|last1=Bhattacharjee|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|location=Birmingham|date=5 August 2024|access-date=5 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807133300/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/next-gen-cup-2024-punjab-beats-aston-villa-east-bengal-vs-crystal-palace-muthoot-vs-everton-match-results/article68487094.ece|archive-date=7 August 2024}}</ref>
*'''[[Punjab State Super Football League]]'''
:'''champions (1):'''2018<ref>{{cite web|title=Minerva Punjab clinch 32nd Punjab Super League title|url=https://khelnow.com/news/article/punjab-super-league-2018-minerva-punjab-punjab-police-report|work=khelnow.com|accessdate=28 September 2018}}</ref>


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==Continental record==
:<sup>‡</sup> Reserve team
{| class="wikitable"
:<sup>†</sup> Academy team
|-

! Season
==Other department(s)==
! Competition
===Football: Reserves and academy===
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! Club
Club's youth section was at first incorporated from Minerva Academy players and started participating in various age-group competitions of the [[Youth League (India)|Hero Youth League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/49-teams-to-participate-in-aiff-elite-youth-league-2022-23|title=49 teams to participate in AIFF Elite Youth League 2022–23|date=7 December 2022|access-date=28 January 2023|location=New Delhi|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208054612/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/49-teams-to-participate-in-aiff-elite-youth-league-2022-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/quick-starts-watertight-defences-and-perfect-records-a-look-ahead-to-the-hero-u-17-youth-cup-final-round|title=Quick starts, watertight defences and perfect records: A look ahead to the Hero U-17 Youth Cup final round|date=18 January 2023|access-date=28 January 2023|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|first=Vaibhav|last=Raghunandan|location=New Delhi|archive-date=22 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122082038/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/quick-starts-watertight-defences-and-perfect-records-a-look-ahead-to-the-hero-u-17-youth-cup-final-round}}</ref> In December 2023, club's football academy gained an 'elite category' accreditation by the [[All India Football Federation]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of AIFF accredited 'Elite Category' academies for 2023–24 season |url=https://khelnow.com/football/2023-12-indian-football-aiff-accredited-elite-category-academy-list |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=khelnow.com |publisher=Khel Now News |first1=Rahul |last1=Patra |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214082259/https://khelnow.com/football/2023-12-indian-football-aiff-accredited-elite-category-academy-list |archive-date=14 December 2023 }}</ref>
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Reserve side won its first [[Punjab State Super Football League]] title in 2022–23.<ref>{{cite web|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC Lifts Punjab State Super League 2022 Trophy|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/roundglass-punjab-fc-lifts-punjab-state-super-league-2022-trophy-101669400626505.html|location=Chandigarh|website=hindustantimes.com|publisher=The Hindustan Times|date=25 November 2022|access-date=26 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125205503/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/roundglass-punjab-fc-lifts-punjab-state-super-league-2022-trophy-101669400626505.html|archive-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> Managed by coach Sankarlal Chakraborty, the club clinched [[2024 Reliance Foundation Development League]] title defeating East Bengal in final, and qualified for the [[Next Gen Cup|PL Next Gen Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/indian-football-rfdl-final-punjab-fc-east-bengal-report-202405|title=RFDL 2024 Final: Punjab FC outwit East Bengal to bag title|date=18 May 2024|access-date=18 May 2024|website=Khel Now|archive-date=18 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518171746/https://khelnow.com/football/indian-football-rfdl-final-punjab-fc-east-bengal-report-202405}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/former-mohun-bagan-coach-helps-punjab-beat-east-bengal-to-win-national-youth-championship-rfdl-2023-24/article68190849.ece|title=Punjab beats East Bengal to lift maiden RFDL National Youth Championship 2023–24|date=18 May 2024|access-date=18 May 2024|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|location=Mumbai|archive-date=18 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518171707/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/former-mohun-bagan-coach-helps-punjab-beat-east-bengal-to-win-national-youth-championship-rfdl-2023-24/article68190849.ece}}</ref> Club's under-17 team won Administrator's Challenge Cup title in Chndigarh in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/administrators-challenge-cup-from-november-22-18-teams-confirm-participation-564037|title=Chandigarh: Administrator's Challenge Cup from November 22, 18 teams confirm participation|date=20 November 2023|access-date=26 December 2023|work=The Tribune News Service|location=Chandigarh|first1=Deepankar|last1=Sharda|archive-date=3 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203134609/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/administrators-challenge-cup-from-november-22-18-teams-confirm-participation-564037}}</ref>
|rowspan=2|[[2019 AFC Champions League|2019]]

|rowspan=2|[[AFC Champions League]]
===Field hockey===
|Preliminary Round 2
The club also operates [[field hockey]] academy in Chandigarh, and its teams compete in various junior and sub-junior competitive events.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.roundglass.com/punjab-hockey-club/|title=RoundGlass Punjab Hockey Academy — Rediscovering India's love for hockey|website=sports.roundglass.com|publisher=RoundGlass Sports|access-date=6 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417153842/https://sports.roundglass.com/punjab-hockey-club/|archive-date=17 April 2023}}</ref>
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==See also==
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* [[List of football clubs in India]]


==References==
==References==
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==Footnotes==
{{Reflist|group=note}}

==Further reading==
'''Bibliography'''
* {{Cite book |title=THE BEST WAY FORWARD FOR INDIA'S FOOTBALL |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KdH7DwAAQBAJ |first=S. S. |last=Shreekumar |date=15 August 2020 |publisher=HSRA Publications |isbn=9788194721697 |access-date=3 February 2023 |archive-date=4 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204051238/https://www.google.com/books/edition/THE_BEST_WAY_FORWARD/KdH7DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 }}
*{{cite book |title=India's Football Dream |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-V6HDwAAQBAJ&q=national+association+manmatha+ganguly |publisher=SAGE Publications India |last1=Sharma |first1=Nikhil Paramjit |last2=Gupta |first2=Shantanu |date=4 February 2019 |access-date=4 October 2022 |archive-date=4 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004041830/https://books.google.com/books?id=-V6HDwAAQBAJ&dq=national+association+manmatha+ganguly&source=gbs_navlinks_s |isbn=9789353283063 }}

'''Other sources'''
*{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2020/Apr/16/i-am-not-going-anywhere-will-produce-world-cuppers-football-entrepreneur-ranjit-bajaj-2131062.html|location=New Delhi|title=I am not going anywhere, will produce World Cuppers: Football entrepreneur Ranjit Bajaj|website=newindianexpress.com|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=16 April 2020|access-date=29 July 2023|archive-date=7 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240607104404/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2020/Apr/16/i-am-not-going-anywhere-will-produce-world-cuppers-football-entrepreneur-ranjit-bajaj-2131062.html}}
* {{cite web|first=Siraj|last=Chatterjee|date=10 December 2020|url=https://footballindia.co.in/punjabi-football-on-a-roar/|title=Punjabi Football on a Roar!|website=footballindia.co.in|publisher=Football India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417210646/https://footballindia.co.in/punjabi-football-on-a-roar/|archive-date=17 April 2021|access-date=12 December 2021|url-status=dead}}
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*{{cite web|url=https://voiceofindiansports.com/roundglass-punjab-fc-parts-ways-with-head-coach-curtis-fleming/|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC part ways with head coach Curtis Fleming|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427160832/https://voiceofindiansports.com/roundglass-punjab-fc-parts-ways-with-head-coach-curtis-fleming/|archive-date=27 April 2021|work=voiceofindiansports.com|access-date=27 April 2021}}
*{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/i-league-punjab-fc-parts-ways-with-ashley-westwood-rope-in-ed-engelkes-as-new-coach-7832893/|title=I-League: Punjab FC parts ways with Ashley Westwood, rope in Ed Engelkes as new coach|website=indianexpress.com|access-date=23 March 2022|date=23 March 2022|archive-date=27 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327021646/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/i-league-punjab-fc-parts-ways-with-ashley-westwood-rope-in-ed-engelkes-as-new-coach-7832893/}}
*{{Cite web|date=9 January 2021|title=Roundglass Punjab vs Aizawl FC I-League 2021 Live Score & Commentary|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/live/roundglass-punjab-vs-aizawl-fc-i-league-2021-live-score-commentary|website=Sportskeeda|access-date=11 January 2021|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121000947/https://www.sportskeeda.com/live/roundglass-punjab-vs-aizawl-fc-i-league-2021-live-score-commentary}}
*{{Cite web|url=https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/former-chesterfield-defender-josef-yarney-makes-surprise-move-to-indian-i-league-club-3446526|title=Former Chesterfield defender Josef Yarney 'thrilled' to complete surprise move abroad|website=www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk|access-date=31 August 2022|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201220624/https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/former-chesterfield-defender-josef-yarney-makes-surprise-move-to-indian-i-league-club-3446526}}
*{{cite web|url=https://footballexpress.in/josef-yarney-completes-move-to-i-league-side-roundglass-punjab-fc/|title=Josef Yarney signs RoundGlass Punjab FC. Would he be a good fit?|website=footballexpress.in|date=9 November 2021|access-date=31 August 2022|archive-date=11 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111133426/https://footballexpress.in/josef-yarney-completes-move-to-i-league-side-roundglass-punjab-fc/}}
*{{Cite web |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-wanted-show-india-even-28-year-old-coach-team-level-rajasthan-united-boss-francesc-bonet-opens-ups-downs-i-league-season |title="Wanted to show India that even a 28-year-old could coach a team at this level" — Rajasthan United boss Francesc Bonet opens up about the ups and downs of the I-League season |date=8 June 2022 |access-date=27 December 2022 |archive-date=27 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227070703/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-wanted-show-india-even-28-year-old-coach-team-level-rajasthan-united-boss-francesc-bonet-opens-ups-downs-i-league-season |first=Sayantan |last=Guha |website=sportskeeda.com |publisher=Sportskeeda }}
*{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/fc-goa-vs-punjab-fc-score-result-highlights-martinez-isl-2023-24-fcg-v-pfc-indian-football/article67373624.ece|title=ISL 2023–24: Martinez strike guides FC Goa to win in its opening match of the season against Punjab|date=3 October 2023|access-date=23 November 2023|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|location=Chennai|archive-date=9 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009100400/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/fc-goa-vs-punjab-fc-score-result-highlights-martinez-isl-2023-24-fcg-v-pfc-indian-football/article67373624.ece}}
*{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/isl-fc-goa-lucky-to-escape-with-win-against-punjab/articleshow/104113510.cms|date=3 October 2023|access-date=23 November 2023|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|first1=Marcus|last1=Mergulhao|title=ISL: FC Goa Lucky To Escape With Win Against Punjab|location=Chennai|archive-date=8 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008040708/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/isl-fc-goa-lucky-to-escape-with-win-against-punjab/articleshow/104113510.cms}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Facebook|106011357453295}}
* [http://www.minervaacademyfootballclub.com/ Official website]
* {{Twitter|rgpunjabfc}}
* {{Instagram|rgpunjabfc}}
* [https://www.the-aiff.com/club/11135 Team profile] at ''the-aiff.com'' ([[All India Football Federation|AIFF]])
* [https://www.arunfoot.com/tag/rg-punjab-fc/ Team archive] at Arunava about Football


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[[Category:Association football clubs established in 2005]]
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[[Category:Indian Super League teams|RoundGlass Punjab FC]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 2020|RoundGlass Punjab FC]]
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Latest revision as of 09:13, 27 December 2024

Punjab
Full namePunjab Football Club
Nickname(s)The Shers
Short namePFC
Founded2020; 4 years ago (2020) (as RoundGlass Punjab)
GroundJawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi)
Capacity60,000
OwnerRoundGlass Foundation
Head coachPanagiotis Dilmperis
LeagueIndian Super League
2023–24Indian Super League, 8th of 12
Playoffs: DNQ
Websitethepunjabfc.com
Current season

Punjab Football Club (formerly known as RoundGlass Punjab Football Club)[1] is an Indian professional football club founded in Mohali, Punjab.[2] The club competes in the Indian Super League, the top flight of the Indian football league system, following promotion from the 2022–23 I-League.

History

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In April 2020, RoundGlass Sports Pvt. Ltd. completed the acquisition of the I-League club Minerva Punjab, rebranding it a year later as RoundGlass Punjab. After promotion to the ISL, they changed name to Punjab FC in July 2023.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] On 15 June 2020, they appointed Curtis Fleming as head coach.[11][3][12] On 15 July, they appointed Nikolaos Topoliatis as new technical director.[13] As the season progressed, Punjab made it to the championship stage and finished their season with a 2–3 loss to Churchill Brothers.[14] They achieved 2nd position with 22 points in 15 league matches.[15]

Staikos Vergetis led the club winning I-League, that sealed promotion to the Indian Super League.

In August 2022, Staikos Vergetis was appointed as the new head coach of RoundGlass Punjab.[16] After winning 4–0 against Rajasthan United on 4 March 2023, the club ensued their I-League title, gaining promotion to the Indian Super League for the first time.[17][18][19][20][21] They ended the season with 52 points in 22 league matches.[22][23] RoundGlass Punjab later participated in the 2023 Indian Super Cup.[24][25][26][27][28] Punjab began their 2023–24 season campaign on 23 September, in a 3–1 away defeat to Mohun Bagan, in which Luka Majcen scored club's first ever ISL goal.[29][30][31] They secured first league point on 6 October, in an 1–1 tie with NorthEast United, in their first home match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.[32][33] On 19 December, French playmaker Madih Talal scored a goal, gave Punjab their historic first match win in the Super League as they defeated Chennaiyin by 1–0 at home.[34][35] The club achieved their first away win later on 12 February 2024, defeating Kerala Blasters 3–1 in Kochi.[36][37] The club registered their biggest win on 10 April defeating East Bengal 4–1, ended the league campaign with 24 points in 22 matches.[38][39]

Crest, colours & kits

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Punjab FC's home kit primarily features a vibrant orange base, often paired with black or white accents. The away kit typically comes in white with orange or black highlights, maintaining consistency with the home kit while offering a fresh look. The club's third kit may feature a contrasting color, such as black or navy blue, providing variety while staying aligned with the team's core colors.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

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Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2020–21 T10 Sports[40][41] RoundGlass[42]
2021–22 SIX5SIX[43][44]
2022–24 T10 Sports[45][46]
2024–25 Shiv Naresh[47] DafaNews[48]

Stadiums

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In September 2023, Punjab FC officially confirmed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi as their home venue for the 2023–24 Indian Super League.[49][50]

Previously, Punjab FC played at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in the I-League.[51] The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 spectators.[52] The club also has used Guru Nanak Stadium as their home ground.

Supporters

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A recognised fan club named "The Warriors" has been in support of the club.[citation needed] The Guru Nanak Stadium has seen an average attendance of 12,000.

Players

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First-team squad

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As of 4 August 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK India IND Ravi Kumar
4 DF India IND Nikhil Prabhu
6 MF India IND Ricky Shabong
7 FW Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Asmir Suljić
10 MF Argentina ARG Ezequiel Vidal
11 MF India IND Samuel Kynshi
12 DF India IND Khaiminthang Lhungdim
14 DF India IND Melroy Assisi
16 MF India IND Vinit Rai
17 MF India IND Manglenthang Kipgen
23 MF India IND Ashis Pradhan
24 MF Croatia CRO Filip Mrzljak
25 DF India IND Shami Singamayum
26 DF India IND Rakesh Meitei (on loan from Kerala Blasters)
27 DF India IND Tekcham Abhishek Singh
No. Pos. Nation Player
28 DF India IND Denechandra Meitei
29 FW India IND Muhammad Suhail F
31 MF India IND Leon Augustine
33 DF Croatia CRO Ivan Novoselec
35 DF India IND Pramveer Singh
44 FW India IND Ninthoinganba Meetei
45 DF India IND Nitesh Darjee
41 GK India IND Ayush Deshwal
74 DF India IND Suresh Meitei
77 FW India IND Nihal Sudeesh (on loan from Kerala Blasters)
78 GK India IND Muheet Shabir
99 FW Slovenia SVN Luka Majcen
— MF India IND Princeton Rebello

Out on loan

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF India IND Tejas Krishna (at Rajasthan United until 31 May 2025)

Personnel

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Current Technical Staff

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Position Name
Head coach Greece Panagiotis Dilmperis
Assistant coach Greece Konstantinos Katsaras
Indian Assistant coach India Sankarlal Chakraborty
Goalkeeping Coach Nepal Manish Timsina
Strength & Conditioning Coach Greece Giannis Papaioannou
Team Manager India Kashif Kamran
Football Director Greece Nikolaos Topoliatis
Technical Director Youths Italy Giuseppe Cristaldi

Overall Performance

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Season League Super Cup Durand Cup Continental
League No. of Teams Position Play-offs Competition Position
2020–21 I-League 11 4th — — — DNQ
2021–22 I-League 13 5th DNP
2022–23 I-League 12 1st Rise Group Stage
2023–24 ISL 12 8th DNQ Group Stage Group Stage
2024–25 ISL 13 Quarter Finals

League statistics

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As of 10 April 2024
Season Division Top scorer
Division Position P W D L GF GA Player Goals
2020–21 I-League 4th 15 6 4 5 18 15 Bhutan Chencho Gyeltshen 7
2021–22 5th 18 8 4 6 33 29 England Kurtis Guthrie 13
2022–23 1st 22 16 4 2 45 16 Slovenia Luka Majcen 16
2023–24 ISL 8th 22 6 6 10 28 35 Slovenia Luka Majcen
Colombia Wilmar Jordán 		8

Managerial record

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As of 26 December 2024
Name Nationality From To P W D L GF GA Win% Ref.
Curtis Fleming  Ireland 15 June 2020 23 April 2021 15 6 4 5 18 15 040.00 [53]
Ashley Westwood  England 21 July 2021 23 March 2022 6 3 2 1 14 8 050.00 [54]
Ed Engelkes  Netherlands 23 March 2022 31 May 2022 12 5 2 5 19 21 041.67 [55]
Staikos Vergetis  Greece 8 August 2022 12 June 2024 52 23 13 16 76 60 044.23 [56]
Panagiotis Dilmperis  Greece 29 June 2024 present 16 8 2 6 30 22 050.00 [57]

Notable players

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See also: Category:Punjab FC players

The following RoundGlass Punjab players have been capped at senior/youth international level. Years in brackets indicate their spells at the club.[58]

Honours

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Domestic

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International

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‡ Reserve team
† Academy team

Other department(s)

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Football: Reserves and academy

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Further information: Punjab FC Reserves and Academy

Club's youth section was at first incorporated from Minerva Academy players and started participating in various age-group competitions of the Hero Youth League.[78][79] In December 2023, club's football academy gained an 'elite category' accreditation by the All India Football Federation.[80]

Reserve side won its first Punjab State Super Football League title in 2022–23.[81] Managed by coach Sankarlal Chakraborty, the club clinched 2024 Reliance Foundation Development League title defeating East Bengal in final, and qualified for the PL Next Gen Cup.[82][83] Club's under-17 team won Administrator's Challenge Cup title in Chndigarh in 2022.[84]

Field hockey

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The club also operates field hockey academy in Chandigarh, and its teams compete in various junior and sub-junior competitive events.[85]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ From 2017–18 season until 2021–22 season, I-League and Indian Super League shared joint top flight status. Following the Indian football roadmap, Indian Super League became the sole top-tier league in the country from 2022–23, and I-League became the second tier.

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