2019 Durand Cup
The 2019 Durand Cup was the 129th edition of the Durand Cup, oldest football tournament in Asia, since the tournament's founding in 1888. 16 teams competed in the tournament. The matches were played across three locations in West Bengal, namely Kolkata, Howrah and Kalyani from 2 August 2019. The final took place at the Salt Lake Stadium on 24 August 2019.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Venue(s) | Kolkata |
| Dates | 2 – 24 August 2019 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Gokulam Kerala (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Mohun Bagan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 27 |
| Goals scored | 74 (2.74 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Marcus Joseph (Gokulam Kerala) (11 goals) |
| All statistics correct as of 24 August 2019. | |
Army Green were the defending champions, having defeated NEROCA in the 2016 final, however they did not qualify for the semi-finals having finished last in the group. Gokulam Kerala won their maiden title by defeating Mohun Bagan 2–1 in the 2019 Durand Cup Final which was held on 24 August 2019. After the cancellation of Super Cup, Durand Cup was promoted as the de facto domestic cup for 2019–20 season.