The 2018/19 edition of the Second Division League – Preliminary Round would kick-off with 16 teams divided into three groups later this month.
The top two sides of the three groups would progress to the Six Team final round with the reserves sides of Indian Super League franchises not allowed to progress.
The Second Division League – Preliminary Round again features teams from across India with a chance to gain promotion to the top tier I-League.
SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE – Preliminary Round
Group 1: LoneStar Kashmir FC, Hindustan FC, ARA FC, FC Goa Reserves, Bengaluru FC B
Group 2: Fateh Hyderabad AFC, Ozone FC, South United FC, Kerala Blasters Reserves, Chennaiyin FC
Group 3: Chhinga Veng FC, TRAU FC, New Barrackpore Rainbow AC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, ATK Reserves, Jamshedpur FC Reserves