The first match will see the most successful club in the league, Dempo SC, host Real Kashmir FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa (16:00 IST). Later in the evening, Shillong Lajong FC will take on Rajasthan United FC at the SSA Stadium in Shillong (18:30 IST).
The visitors registered their third consecutive victory to move provisionally to the top of the table with nine points from three matches, while East Bengal remains on six points following their first defeat of the campaign. Stephen Eze was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Assessing the challenge ahead, head coach Clifford Miranda underlined the need for his side to be at their sharpest in what promises to be a demanding away fixture, irrespective of the hosts' winless start to the season.
The Indian Football League (IFL), the country's second-tier men's professional competition, returns on Friday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in India's football pyramid. Formerly known as the I-League, the rebranded competition kicks off with a double-header.
Punjab FC counters with the skilful Dani Ramirez dictating the tempo and the physically imposing Effiong Nsungusi leading the line. Strengthening the Shers' defence is Brazilian veteran Pablo Santos, whose leadership will be crucial in neutralising the Blues' creative threats.
With both East Bengal and Jamshedpur tied on six points from their opening two games, the winners of this clash will move to the top of the table temporarily.
FC Goa stuttered to a 1-1 draw against ISL debutants Inter Kashi, before they defeated Mohammedan Sporting 2-0 in Kolkata. On the other hand, SC Delhi started their season with a 0-2 loss to Bengaluru FC, and went down 1-4 to East Bengal after taking the lead in their second match.
Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in Gameweek 2 of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday
The Mariners climbed to second in the table with six points, level with city rivals East Bengal FC, but behind on goal difference, while Chennaiyin FC are 11th, according to a release.
Odisha FC will host newly-promoted Inter Kashi FC in their first match of Indian Super League 2025-26, which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday, February 24.
Lallianzuala Chhangte's early second-half strike proved decisive as Mumbai City FC edged past Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in Match 12 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
The match is scheduled for a 7:30 PM IST kick-off, as per an ISL press release. The two sides had contrasting starts to their campaigns. Mohun Bagan SG opened their season with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in the season opener, while Chennaiyin suffered a narrow one-goal de