| Indian Super League |
MATCH INFO
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MATCH :
| Punjab FC
V/s Jamshedpur
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COMPETITION : | Round 18
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| DATE: | 28-01-2025
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TIME:
| 7:30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
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STADIUM:
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| Punjab FC | Lineup |
Possible XI: Shabir (GK); Augustine, Meitei, Novoselec, TA Singh; Pradhan, Shabong; Suhail, Mrzljak, Suljic; Majcen |
| Jamshedpur | Lineup |
Possible XI: Albino Gomes (GK); Nikhil Barla, Pratik Chaudhari, Stephen Eze, Md Uvais; Rei Tachikawa, Sourav Das; Imran Khan, Javi Hernandez, Md Sanan; Jordan Murray |
Preview: Mohun Bagan Vs
Jamshedpur
Punjab FC: Punjab FC initially seemed poised for a historic season as they edged closer to breaking into the top six. However, a series of defeats and recent inconsistencies have derailed their momentum, leaving them trailing five points behind the coveted top-six spots. Their current position underscores the urgency of securing a decisive victory to reignite their playoff ambitions.
As they prepare to host Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC will aim to leverage their home advantage to turn their fortunes around. A win in this crucial fixture is imperative to keep their top-six hopes alive and restore confidence in a season that once promised much more.
Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur FC have emerged as unexpected but formidable contenders for the ISL Shield this season, showcasing brilliant form that few predicted. However, a surprising defeat to Hyderabad FC in their most recent outing saw them drop three crucial points, a setback that could heavily impact their Shield ambitions. Currently positioned fourth in the ISL standings, the Red Miners must secure a vital win over Punjab FC to close the gap on Mohun Bagan and FC Goa.
Khalid Jamil‘s men face the daunting task of ensuring nothing less than three points to keep their Shield hopes alive. Anything short of a victory could prove fatal for their aspirations, potentially confining them to a top-six finish. Jamil will need to address Jamshedpur’s defensive frailties while also working to stabilize their inconsistent away form, which has been a cause for concern throughout the season. The upcoming clash against Punjab FC is a must-win for the Red Miners to keep their title dreams intact.
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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.
