FC Medinipur
Football Club Medinipur is an Indian professional football club based in Midnapore, West Bengal, that competes in the Bengal Super League. Founded in July 2025, the club is one of the eight inaugural franchises of the district-centric professional league organized by the Indian Football Association in partnership with Shrachi Sports.
The club represents the Paschim Medinipur region and is coached by former East Bengal and Mohun Bagan midfielder Jayanta Sen.
History
FC Medinipur was established as part of the IFA's initiative to professionalize district-level football in West Bengal. The franchise was officially unveiled on 8 July 2025, during the league's launch at the Great Eastern Hotel in Kolkata.In their inaugural season, the club faced a challenging start. They played their first match on 16 December 2025 against Howrah Hooghly Warriors FC, losing 1–3. The club secured its first competitive point on 18 December 2025 in a 1–1 draw against Burdwan Blasters, with Somnath Pramanick scoring the equalizer.