Paro FC have been crowned champions, but the fierce battle for the second spot rages on.
Paro FC has been crowned champions once again, securing their 5th consecutive title and their 6th overall. They clinched the title with one game remaining, which will be played against Thimphu City FC on October 20, 2025, at Changlimithang Stadium.
Paro FC and Transport United FC went head-to-head in the 74th match of the season, considered the title decider for Paro FC. Paro FC suffered their only defeat of the season against RTC FC with a 2-0 scoreline. Meanwhile, Transport United FC entered the match after a big win against BFF Academy.
The match began with Rassoul Ba scoring in the 21st minute, giving Paro FC a halftime lead. However, Transport United FC equalised immediately after the second half began, thanks to a comical own goal by Karem. Although Paro FC dominated possession and had more attempts, Transport United FC held firm until injury time, when Timothy scored a long-range shot that broke the hearts of Transport United FC fans. Paro FC supporters erupted in celebration as Timothy took off his jersey and ran toward the technical area. This goal brought him level with his teammate Evans Asante, both having 18 goals in the season, and they shared the top scorer spot after the 74th match.
Currently, RTC FC sits second in the points table with 37 points from 16 matches, followed by Thimphu City FC with 36 points from 15 matches (with 3 games in hand), and Transport United FC with 30 points from 14 matches (with 4 games in hand).
Remaining Fixtures
RTC FC:
- Transport United FC on October 19
- BFF Academy on October 22
Thimphu City FC:
- Transport United FC on September 28
- Paro FC on October 20
- Thimphu City FC on October 28 (final match of the season)
Transport United FC:
- Thimphu City FC on September 28
- RTC FC on October 19
- Ugyen Academy FC on October 22
- Southern City FC on October 26
The Golden Boot Race is also heating up, with Kinzang Tenzin leading the Golden Boot Race with 20 goals. He scored a hat-trick coming off the bench in his last match against Samtse FC and still has two games in hand to increase his tally. Paro FC’s striking duo, Timothy and Evans Asante, are tied for second place with 18 goals each.
BFF Academy and Ugyen Academy FC are fighting to stay in the top 5, with BFF Academy holding a slight advantage in points and games played. Tsirang FC, currently 7th, can reach the top 5 if they win all remaining matches and if BFF Academy and Ugyen Academy FC lose theirs.
Southern City FC, Samtse FC, and Tensung FC are struggling near the bottom of the table.
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