Radha Raman Club were the defending champions.
Chauliaganj FC entered as the promoted team from the FAO 2nd Division League.
The FAO League is organised every year by the Football Association of Odisha (FAO), the official football governing body of Odisha, India.
Sunrise Club became champions of the 2018 edition of the league, winning their fourth title.
The top four teams of the diamond league and the winners of Gold and Silver league would be promoted to the FAO Super Cup i.e. highest state level football league in Odisha.