All posts tagged: ISL Fixtures

Who’s in, who’s out & who needs a miracle?

Who’s in, who’s out & who needs a miracle?

Mohun Bagan Super Giants, the leaders, the trendsetters, the champions-elect. The Mariners are just three points away from being the first side ever to retain the ISL Shield. They are not in a playoff race, they are racing to the summit of the league with little to no hindrance. Their closest contender, FC Goa is still 10 points behind with 4 games to go. While mathematically the title can not be confirmed yet, the Mariners just need one more win to close out the deal once and for all; winning the title in record time, points, and all those laurels. While other teams fight for playoff spots, here’s a quick look at the standings and what each team needs to do in the final stretch: FC Goa Already confirmed for the playoffs, Goa now aims for a top-three or top-two finish. Winning two of their last four games (vs. Kerala Blasters, Punjab, Mohammedan, and Mohun Bagan SG) guarantees a top-three spot. Three wins will ensure a top-two finish, but a title challenge is only possible …

Punjab FC share spoils with Mumbai City FC- Talking points

Punjab FC share spoils with Mumbai City FC- Talking points

Mumbai City FC and Punjab FC played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on January 16, 2025. Despite Mumbai’s superior possession, Punjab created more shots on target, with both teams sharing the spoils after 90 minutes. Nikolaos Karelis’ second-half strike was enough to earn the Islanders a point, while Punjab FC continued their indifferent run in the league. Talking Points: 1. Karelis’ Impact Nikolaos Karelis stepped up with a crucial equalizer for Mumbai City FC in the 58th minute, securing a point for the visitors after Luka Majcen’s first-half goal for Punjab FC. Karelis’ clinical finish highlighted his role as a central figure in Mumbai’s attacking play. 2. Punjab FC’s Fast Break Goal Punjab FC’s Luka Majcen capitalized on a swift counter-attack, finding the back of the net just before halftime. This goal, which came from a well-executed move involving Asmir Suljic and Majcen, caught the Mumbai City FC defense off guard. 3. Possession Dominance but Limited Shots Mumbai City FC dominated possession with 60.8%, but their attacking …

Indian Super League second phase fixtures announced, to resume on January 31

Indian Super League (ISL) today announced the fixtures for the second phase of the season, which resumes on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, with a match between Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur. The much-awaited first Kolkata derby of ISL 2023-24 is scheduled on February 03, as Mohun Bagan Super Giant hosts arch-rival East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The league reinstates 7:30 PM kickoffs while the first match on doubleheader days will now be played starting 5:00 PM IST and institutes a 15-day hiatus for the World Cup qualifier match, spanning from March 14 to March 30. Where to Watch The ISL matches will be broadcast live across the Sports 18 network, VH1 network, DD Bangla, Surya Movies and News 18 Kerala (select matches ) in English, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali. In addition to this, as part of FSDL’s partnership with OneFootball, ISL live streams and highlights of all matches of the upcoming 2023-24 season will be delivered across more than 190 countries. …