2024–25 EPA Liga 1 U-16
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 September 2024 – 22 February 2025[1] |
| Matches played | 144 |
| Goals scored | 464 (3.22 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Fardan Ary (17 goals) |
| Total attendance | 4,615 |
| Average attendance | 32 |
← 2023–24 2025–26 →
All statistics correct as of 15 December 2024. | |
The 2024–25 EPA Liga 1 U-16 will be the sixth edition of the Elite Pro Academy since its introduction in 2018. The season started on 28 September 2024 and will end on 22 February 2025.[2][3]
Borneo Samarinda U16s were the defending champions after defeating Persis U16s 2–1 in the final previous season.
Teams
Locations and stadiums
18 teams will compete in the league – split into three groups of six teams.

| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arema U16s | Malang | ARG Soccer Field | 0 |
| Bali United U16s | Gianyar | Bali United Training Center | TBA |
| Ngurah Rai Stadium, at Denpasar | 12,000 | ||
| Barito Putera U16s | Banjarmasin | Green Yakin Soccer Field, at Banjar | 0 |
| Borneo Samarinda U16s | Samarinda | Borneo FC Training Centre | 0 |
| Dewa United U16s | South Tangerang | Persita Training Ground, at Tangerang | 0 |
| JSI Resort, at Bogor | 0 | ||
| Madura United U16s | Pamekasan | Madura United Training Ground | TBA |
| Malut United U16s | Sofifi | Marimoi Stadium, at Tidore | TBA |
| Persebaya U16s | Surabaya | ABC Field of GBT Stadium | 0 |
| Persib U16s | Bandung | Arcamanik Stadium | 15,000 |
| Sidolig Stadium | 5,000 | ||
| Siliwangi Stadium | 25,000 | ||
| Persija U16s | Jakarta | Persija Training Ground, at Depok | 0 |
| Persik U16s | Kediri | Kediri Soccer Field | 0 |
| Persis U16s | Surakarta | Surakarta Mini Stadium | TBA |
| Banyuanyar Field | TBA | ||
| Sriwedari Stadium | 12,000 | ||
| Persita U16s | Tangerang | Persita Training Ground | 0 |
| Pagedangan Mini Stadium | TBA | ||
| PSBS U16s | Biak Numfor | Watubelah Stadium, at Cirebon | 16,000 |
| PSIS U16s | Semarang | Wisesa PSIS Training Ground, at Demak | 0 |
| PSM U16s | Makassar | Bosowa Sport Center | 0 |
| PSS U16s | Sleman | PSS Training Ground | 0 |
| Semen Padang U16s | Padang | ASIOP Stadium, at Jakarta | 2,000 |
| Cibinong Mini Stadium, at Bogor | 15,000 |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and coaches may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Head coach | Kit manufacturer | Main kit sponsor | Other kit sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arema U16s | None | List
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| Bali United U16s | Indomie | List
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| Barito Putera U16s | Hasnur Group | List
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| Borneo Samarinda U16s | Ansaf | List
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| Dewa United U16s | None | List
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| Madura United U16s | None | List
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| Malut United U16s | Mineral Trobos | List
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| Persebaya U16s | Kapal Api | List
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| Persib U16s | Indofood | List
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| Persija U16s | None | List
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| Persik U16s | Athletes For Good | List
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| Persis U16s | Free Fire | List
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| Persita U16s | Indomilk | List
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| PSBS U16s | NusaTuna | List
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| PSIS U16s | None | List
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| PSM U16s | Bosowa Corp | List
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| PSS U16s | Amman Mineral | List
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| Semen Padang U16s | Semen Padang | List
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Notes:
- ^ Apparel made by club.
First round
For the first round, 18 teams split into three group of six. Each group playing home and away double-game round-robin matches. The winners and runner-ups from each group along with two best third-placed teams advanced to second round
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persija U16s | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 8 | +32 | 45 | Advance to Second round |
| 2 | Persita U16s | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 17 | +10 | 34 | |
| 3 | Barito Putera U16s | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 29 | +1 | 32 | Possible advance to Second round |
| 4 | Dewa United U16s | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 23 | +2 | 29 | |
| 5 | PSBS U16s | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 28 | 37 | −9 | 26 | |
| 6 | Semen Padang U16s | 20 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 50 | −36 | 5 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Draw.[4]
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persis U16s | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 39 | 13 | +26 | 39 | Advance to Second round |
| 2 | Persib U16s | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 49 | 26 | +23 | 39 | |
| 3 | Borneo Samarinda U16s | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 40 | 30 | +10 | 34 | Possible advance to Second round |
| 4 | PSS U16s | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 29 | +10 | 30 | |
| 5 | PSIS U16s | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 33 | 40 | −7 | 21 | |
| 6 | Arema U16s | 20 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 77 | −62 | 7 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Draw.[4]
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madura United U16s | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 25 | +20 | 45 | Advance to Second round |
| 2 | Bali United U16s | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 51 | 23 | +28 | 43 | |
| 3 | Persebaya U16s | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 62 | 22 | +40 | 40 | Possible advance to Second round |
| 4 | PSM U16s | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 31 | |
| 5 | Malut United U16s | 20 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 46 | −27 | 9 | |
| 6 | Persik U16s | 20 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 73 | −61 | 4 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Draw.[4]
Ranking of third-placed teams
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Persib U16s | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 21 | +15 | 29 | Advance to the second round |
| 2 | C | Persebaya U16s | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 35 | 21 | +14 | 28 | |
| 3 | A | Persita U16s | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 24 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Fair-play points; 5) Draw.[4]
Second round
The top eight teams from the first round will be divided into 2 groups of four teams to play home-and-away round-robin matches. The winners and runner-ups from each group advance to semi-finals.
Group X
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winner of Group A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Winner of Group C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Runner-up of Group B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 2nd best third-placed team | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Draw.[4]
Group Y
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winner of Group B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Runner-up of Group A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Runner-up of Group C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 1st best third-placed team | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Draw.[4]
Knockout round
Bracket
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| 18 February 2025 | ||||||
| Winner of Group X | ||||||
| 20 February 2025 | ||||||
| Runner-up of Group Y | ||||||
| Winner of Semi-final 1 | ||||||
| 18 February 2025 | ||||||
| Winner of Semi-final 2 | ||||||
| Winner of Group Y | ||||||
| Runner-up of Group X | ||||||
| Third place play-off | ||||||
| 22 February 2025 | ||||||
| Loser of Semi-final 1 | ||||||
| Loser of Semi-final 2 | ||||||
Semi-finals
| Winner of Group X | v | Runner-up of Group Y |
|---|---|---|
| Winner of Group Y | v | Runner-up of Group X |
|---|---|---|
Third place play-off
| Loser of Semi-final 1 | v | Loser of Semi-final 2 |
|---|---|---|
Final
| Winner of Semi-final 1 | v | Winner of Semi-final 2 |
|---|---|---|
Season statistics
Top Goalscorers
- As of 15 December 2024
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals[6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madura United U16s | 17 | |
| 2 | PSM U16s | 13 | |
| Persib U16s |
References
- ^ www.tvonenews.com (27 September 2024). "Jadwal Elite Pro Academy 2024: Masa Depan Sepak Bola Indonesia Dimulai dari Kota Solo" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ www.antaranews.com (27 September 2024). "PT LIB konfirmasi EPA Liga 1 akan serentak kick-off pada Sabtu" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ www.bolasport.com (28 September 2024). "Kerjasama dengan Konsultan Sepak Bola asal Barcelona, Jebolan EPA Liga 1 Berkesempatan ke Spanyol" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Regulasi Kompetisi EPA Liga 1 2024/25" (PDF). assets.ligaindonesiabaru.com (in Indonesian). PT Liga Indonesia Baru.
- ^ "Hasil Sidang Komite Disiplin PSSI, tanggal 30 September dan 1 Oktober 2024". PSSI (in Indonesian). 4 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Season statistics". ligaindonesiabaru.com.
