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Federation Cup (Bangladesh)
Federation Cup, also known as Bangladesh Federation Cup, is Bangladesh's premier cup competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country. The teams from the country's premier league and other clubs compete in the tournament while occasionally Indian sides were invited in the past. Most of the matches are played in the country's main football venue Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Competition format
A total of 13 teams participate in the final round. The groups are drawn out by the Bangladesh Football Federation before the tournament. Teams are split into 4 groups and the two top teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds. A group winner deciding match is held if two teams are on equal on points and Goal difference. Following the group-stages fixtures ending in a tie after extra time will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.
Results
Results of previous tournaments are listed. In 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2014 the competition was not held.
Statistics by club
Top goalscorers by edition
Sponsorship
The tournament is currently sponsored by Bashundhara Group. Below is a list of sponsors:
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