Last updated : 07/05/2024 20:20:22
Introduction
Shimla Highlanders are a Grassroots football team made up of 1 team members.
The team is from Shimla, Shimla district, India.
Shimla Highlanders started using TeamStats in January 2023.
Team Details
Location
Team Type
Shimla Highlanders Football Team
The Shimla Highlanders are a football team based in Shimla, India. They were founded in 1948 and currently play in the I-League 2nd Division.
The team's home ground is the Himalayan Football Stadium in Shimla. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
History
The Shimla Highlanders were founded in 1948 by a group of British and Indian soldiers. The team's first match was against the Indian Army team in 1949.
The Highlanders won their first major trophy in 1954, when they won the North India Football League. They have since won the league on five more occasions, most recently in 2018.
Recent History
The Shimla Highlanders have been playing in the I-League 2nd Division since 2017. They finished in third place in the 2018-19 season, their best finish to date.
The team's current coach is Surinder Singh. Singh is a former Indian international who played for the Highlanders in the 1980s.
Sources
- Shimla Highlanders | TeamStats Directory
- Shimla Highlanders | AIFF
- Shimla Highlanders | Official Website
