The first stage of the Premier Division A has been held from 2 August till September.
The round-robin format had been reinstated after a short season of round-robin cum knock-out format last year due to COVID-19 pandemic, but the league has been divided into two stages so as to accommodate the Kolkata's Big Three–ATK Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammedan–according to national and continental games schedule.
The table lists the positions of teams after each round mentioned in official fixtures.ATK Mohun Bagan withdrew from the league, for the second time in a row, two days prior to their first game on 26 September against Bhawanipore.
[8] They sent a letter to IFA, citing their lack of a reserve squad.
Kalighat MS and Asos Rainbow were relegated from the Premier Division A last time it was held, while Wari and Police AC were promoted from the CFL 1st Division.