Results

Gambia Division 2 04/18 16:30 - Gambia Ports Authority v Gambian Dutch Lions - View
Gambia Division 2 04/12 16:30 - RS Tallinding v Gambia Ports Authority D 0-0
Gambia Division 2 03/28 16:30 - Latrikunda Utd v Gambia Ports Authority D 2-2
Gambia Division 2 02/27 16:00 - Gambia Ports Authority v Hawks FC L 0-1
Gambia Division 2 02/21 16:00 - Serrekunda FC v Gambia Ports Authority D 1-1
Gambia Division 2 02/15 16:00 - Immigration FC v Gambia Ports Authority W 1-2
Gambia Division 2 02/08 16:00 - Gambia Ports Authority v BK Milan W 2-0
Gambia Division 2 01/30 16:00 - Jam City v Gambia Ports Authority W 0-2
Gambia Division 2 01/17 16:00 - Serrekunda Utd v Gambia Ports Authority W 0-1
Gambia Division 2 01/10 16:00 - Gambia Ports Authority v Wagadu FC D 2-2
Gambia Division 2 01/03 16:00 - Kanifing East FC v Gambia Ports Authority W 1-2
Gambia Division 2 12/20 16:00 - Hart Academy FC v Gambia Ports Authority L 1-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 29 12 17
Wins 14 6 8
Draws 7 3 4
Losses 8 3 5
Goals for 32 12 20
Goals against 23 6 17
Clean sheets 11 7 4
Failed to score 11 5 6

Gambia Ports Authority Football Club is a Gambian football club based in Banjul and sponsored by the Gambia Ports Authority. They play in the top division in Gambian football, the GFA League First Division.

History

The Gambia Ports Authority was established in 1973 and the core of their players were snatched from Real de Banjul. It became one of the best clubs in the country with players like Goalkeeper Saho, Alhaji Sarr, Kabba Ceesay, to name a few.

The GPA won their first cup title in 1975 and a year later appeared in the first edition of the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1976 and challenged RS Kadiogo of Upper Volta, a nation now named Burkina Faso. In 1983, they made their first continental championship appearance in 1983 and lost to Dakar's ASC Diaraf from the surrounding neighbour Senegal in the away match 0–4, they won the home match 0–2 but half the total of Diaraf's, they were out of the continental championship competition. In the 1985 African Cup of Champions Clubs, the club advanced as a walkover as USFA Ouagadougou of Burkina Faso withdrew. After advancing into the first round, the club lost the match to Morocco's FAR Rabat 8–0 and made their worst defeat at the continentals, afterwards, the GPA withdrew from further competition.

In 1988/89, the club ceased to exist and in its place came Waterside FC which was the club feeder team.

In 1996, Falcons FC, which won the Banjul Nawetaan, was transformed to GPA FC. The team gained promotion from the 3rd division while coached by Ebou Faye, who also doubled up as player. He scored a brace of goals that secured the club's promotion to the 2nd division. He coached the team until it was on the threshold of gaining promotion but then left, and Kabba Ceesay took over as the coach. After two seasons, Modou Lamin Fofana Faraba, the caretaker coach, took over as the coach. He won the championship in 1998/99 season and FTI trophy.

In 2001, Demba Ramata took over for a season before Ebou Faye took over again for three seasons. Alhaji Sarr, took over in the 2005/06 season and this period could be described as the golden period of the club as they won the league in his first year. They followed this with the Super Cup and FA Cup in his second season. Following their league win, the headed to the 2007 CAF Champions League and made their first continental win in a match against Ghana's Asante Kotoko, they headed to the first round and faced Nasarawa United from Nigeria, they made their recent continental win in the home match 2–1, they lost the away match 3–0 and were kicked out from further competition. On 4 December 2007, he left and Lukeh became coach until May 19, 2008 when he was sacked by the GFA and in July, Malamin Fofana became coach for the Ports Authority FC. Later in July, the GPA finished 11th place and was relegated from the First Division, they participated in the Second Division for 2009 and later returned into the GFA League First Division once more.

The GPA won their league title in 2010 and yet again headed to the continentals a year later, the 2011 CAF Champions League, they challenged ASC Diaraf for the second time out of the neighbouring Senegal, they lost the home match 0–2, they made their only draw numbering a goal, it was also GPA's last continental match. In the mid-2010s, Njunga Ngiram became coach of the Ports Authority team. In 2016, the GPA headed to win their recent league title.

Gambia Ports Authority Football Club, commonly known as GPA FC, is a professional soccer team based in Banjul, Gambia. The team was founded in 1973 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in Gambian football.

GPA FC is known for its strong defensive play and disciplined tactics on the field. The team's players are known for their speed, agility, and technical skill, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.

The team's home matches are played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, where they have a loyal fan base that comes out to support them in full force. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a ship, representing their connection to the Gambia Ports Authority.

GPA FC has a rich history of success in Gambian football, having won numerous league titles and domestic cups over the years. They have also represented Gambia in international competitions, showcasing their talent on a global stage.

Overall, Gambia Ports Authority Football Club is a respected and competitive team in Gambian football, known for their strong defense, skilled players, and successful track record.