| Indian Super League |
MATCH INFO
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MATCH :
| Jamshedpur
V/s Bengaluru
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COMPETITION : | Round 14
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| DATE: | 04-01-2025
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TIME:
| 7:30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
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STADIUM:
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| Jamshedpur | Lineup |
Possible XI: Albino Gomes (GK); Nikhil Barla, Pratik Chaudhari, Lazar Cirkovic, Md Uvais; Rei Tachikawa, Sourav Das; Imran Khan, Javi Hernandez, Md Sanan; Javi Siverio |
| Bengaluru | Lineup |
Possible XI: Gurpreet Sandhu (GK); Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana, N Singh; Alberto Noguera, P Capo, Suresh Wangjam; Ryan Williams, Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Sunil Chhetri |
Preview: Jamshedpur Vs
Bengaluru
Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur FC, enjoying their best start in an Indian Super League campaign, currently sit fifth in the points table. With just six points separating them from their immediate opponents, Bengaluru FC, and a game in hand, Khalid Jamil’s side is poised to capitalize on this crucial opportunity. A victory would propel them to third place, improving their goal difference and bolstering their top-four ambitions.
Fresh from a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters, courtesy of Pratik Chaudhari’s decisive header in the 61st minute, the Red Miners aim to maintain their momentum. As they prepare to clash with Bengaluru FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, the Furnace promises to be electric, with Jamshedpur’s passionate fans rallying to inspire their team to another memorable triumph.
Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC, under Gerard Zaragoza, have been a force to reckon with this season, currently occupying second place in the ISL standings. With eight wins and only two losses, their campaign have been defined by consistency and resilience. Their recent 4-2 triumph over Chennaiyin FC showcased their attacking flair, and their impressive away record further solidifies their credentials as serious contenders for the title.
Having already secured victories in challenging venues like Kolkata, Kochi, and Chennai, Bengaluru FC will look to maintain their momentum as they face Jamshedpur FC. Zaragoza faces a tactical decision on whether to tweak his winning combination or stick with the lineup that has delivered consistently. This clash promises to be another thrilling chapter in their push to close the gap on table-toppers Mohun Bagan Supergiants.
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About Indian Super League:
History
The Indian Super League (ISL) is the highest level of the men's Indian football league system. Administered by the AIFF and its commercial partner FSDL, the league is currently contested by 13 clubs.
The season runs from September to March and includes a 24-round regular season followed by playoffs involving the top six teams, culminating with the ISL Final to determine the ISL Cup winners. At the end of the regular season, the team with the most points is declared the ISL champions and presented with the League Winners' Shield. Until 2021–22 season, the ISL Cup winners were designated as champions but later from 2022–23 season, the champions design was given to table toppers instead of playoff champions.
Currently, the league only follows promotion in the promotion and registration processes. ISL clubs qualify for the Asian continental club competitions; League Shield winners qualify directly for the next season's AFC Champions League Two group stage.
The competition was founded on 21 October 2013 to grow the sport of football in India and increase its exposure in the country. Play began in October 2014 with eight teams. During its first three seasons, the competition operated without official recognition from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the governing body for the sport in Asia. It was structured along the same lines as the Indian Premier League, the country's premier Twenty20 franchise-based cricket competition. Each season lasted just three months, from October to December, and matches were held daily. However, before the 2017-18 season, the league expanded to ten teams, expanded its schedule to six months, and earned recognition from the AFC. Two of India's most historic clubs - Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, also joined the ISL. With ATK disbanding, the 2020–21 season had 11 clubs competing.
The ISL attained the sole top-tier league status from the 2022–23 season with the I-League demoted to the second tier. The 2023–24 season saw a promoted team from the I-League participating in the ISL for the first time ever. Punjab FC, as the 2022–23 I-League champions, became the 12th team in the league. The following year, Mohammedan SC joined the league as the 13th club as champions of the I-League.
Since the league's inaugural season, six clubs have won the ISL Cup title: ATK (3), Chennaiyin (2), Mumbai City (2), Bengaluru (1), Hyderabad (1) and Mohun Bagan (1).
Since the introduction of the League Winners' Shield in the 2019–20 season, Mumbai City has won it twice, while FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC and Mohun Bagan have won it one time each.
