Latest Indian Super League News & Updates

Kolkata, May 12 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant were held to a goalless draw by a resolute Inter Kashi side in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, on Tuesday.Despite dominating possession for large spells, the Mariners were unable to break down a disciplined Inter Kashi defence, as both sides settled for a point. The result takes Mohun Bagan to 22 points from 11 matches, level with leaders East Bengal FC, but behind on goal differenc…

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) East Bengal FC and Punjab SC played out an engaging yet goalless draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday.Despite the absence of goals, the contest was far from uneventful, with both sides creating several openings with a cumulative 29 attempts made and seven saves. The result ensures East Bengal remain at the top of the table with 22 points from 11 matches, while Punjab FC climb to sixth with …

Guwahati, May 10 (IANS) NorthEast United FC delivered a commanding performance to register a 4-1 victory against Chennaiyin FC in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.Jairo Samperio starred with a first-half brace, while an own goal and a late strike from Lalbiakdika sealed an emphatic win for the Highlanders. Jairo Samperio, who opened his Indian Super League account and added a second before half-time, was named Player of the Match for h…

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Indian footballer Sumit Rathi believes India can qualify for the FIFA World Cup within five years if the country changes its footballing mindset and focuses seriously on grassroots development but warned that continuing with the same system could delay progress for decades. India are currently ranked 136th in the FIFA men’s rankings and have struggled for consistency at the international level despite the growth of domestic football and increased investment in the sport…

Margao/Jamshedpur, May 8 (IANS) FC Goa will host former champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 fixture at the PJN Stadium in Margao on Saturday. The first fixture of the evening carries major significance in the title race, with both Goa and Mohun Bagan capable of climbing to the top of the table with a victory.Mohun Bagan return to league action after a 19-day gap, having last secured a 1-0 win against NorthEast United FC in a rain-affected contest courte…

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Early goals by Suhair Vadakkepeedika and Lalrinfela (Mafela) helped Odisha FC secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sporting Club Delhi in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.Early first-half strikes from Suhair and Lalrinfela (Mafela) gave Odisha FC a commanding lead, rendering Matija Babovic’s second-half penalty for SC Delhi a mere consolation. Suhair VP had a wonderful game alongside K Lalrinfela, wh…

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) SC Delhi will hope to maintain their unbeaten home record when they face Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 in a clash between bottom dwellers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.The two teams are positioned closely in the lower half of the standings, with SC Delhi in 10th place with 10 points, while Odisha are just one place above the relegation spot with seven points from 10 matches.Both sides have had a tough start; Delhi have failed …

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 in Chennai on Wednesday, undone by a late own-goal despite showing sustained attacking intent throughout the contest.Earlier, head coach Clifford Rayes Miranda recalled midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemammer to sit alongside skipper Alberto Noguera in the middle, while PC Laldinpuia joined Pritam Kotal in defence. Lalrinliana Hnamte accompanied Farukh Choudhary, Irfan Yadwad, and Da…

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season is witnessing a subtle but significant shift with Indian goal-scorers taking on the mantle to slot the ball home with accuracy.For years, the narrative around goal-scoring in the ISL has been dominated by foreign forwards, clinical finishers brought in to deliver results. While that trend continues, this season has introduced a refreshing counterpoint as Indian attackers step up and find the back of the net with growing consist…

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) With second-half goals from substitutes Youssef Ezzejjari and Nandha Kumar overturning Brandon Fernandes’ early strike, East Bengal FC came from behind to defeat Mumbai City FC 2-1 in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Tuesday.The Red and Gold Brigade produced a strong second-half display to claim three points and move to the top of the table with 21 points from 10 matches, ahead of Jamshedpur FC on goal difference. Mumbai City FC, …