I-League: Four reasons why Football crowds in Shillong are diminishing

#3 – Too much of Football?

Scene from a clash between Shillong Lajong and Royal Wahingdoh.

Although this seems unlikely; but it very well could be the reason behind empty stands in Shillong. The year 2013 and the following year 2014 saw another two clubs from Shillong Rangdajied United and Royal Wahingdoh qualify for the I league.

Thus, in the past two seasons the city has witnessed a rush of football matches which might be a tad too much for their liking? Unlike the Kolkata giants like East Bengal and Mohun Bagan who have their own dedicated fan base, Shillong fans has yet to embrace a similar culture. Hence, you will find the same fans watching a Shillong Lajong FC match and also turning up for a Royal Wahingdoh or a Rangdajied FC match