ISL wrap: Captain Fantastic saves BFC, Hyderabad welcome Albert Roca
A new year, a new decade, but some predictable stories. ESPN brings you the best of the week from the 2019-20 ISL season.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
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ISL - Hyderabad FC sack Phil Brown
After a disastrous start to their inaugural season, Hyderabad FC have parted ways with English manager Phil Brown.
Chhetri proves again he's THE man for the big night
In a largely scrappy contest, it was little surprise to see Bengaluru's little talisman tower above the rest in a crucial win.
Bengaluru's pragmatism or Goa's flair? Our writers predict
As Goa make the dreaded trip to Bengaluru to start off the new year, our writers pick the key battles and make their predictions.
ATK, Brandon Fernandes and Coro: Best of ISL in 2019
The standouts from the 49 games played until now.
The ISL Wrap: Classic Castel, Goa's discipline woes and more
Here's a quick look at all the highlights from the last week in the ISL.
ISL wrap: Paartalu's stunning entry, Chennaiyin's misery and more
Here's a quick look at all the highlights from the ISL so far.
FC Goa hand Mumbai City FC a 4-2 drubbing (2:03)
Leaders Jamshedpur face ATK test; rock-bottom Chennaiyin take on misfiring BFC
After a small break, ISL action will resume on Wednesday night, with five potential blockbuster matches in store this week.
The ISL Wrap - Shining Subrata, fun Odisha and more
Here's a quick look at all the highlights from the ISL so far.
The ISL Wrap: Bumbling refs, nervy debuts and more
Here's a quick look at all the highlights from the ISL so far.
ISL 2019-20: SWOT analysis of all 10 teams
ESPN takes a quick look at each team, based on a few parameters, ahead of the 2019-20 ISL season.
I-League clubs request PM to 'intervene and save Indian football'
In a letter signed by the managing director of Mohun Bagan, six I-League clubs have urged the Prime Minister to "probe the AIFF's functioning"
ISL XI: Coro, Ogbeche lead team of the season
Unsurprisingly, finalists Goa and Bengaluru dominate the ISL team of the season. Here are the XI who made the cut.
BFC have last laugh as ISL finale turns scrappy
It was supposed to be a game between the two best ball-playing sides in the country. For large parts of 117 minutes, that wasn't the case.
Bheke the hero as Bengaluru win ISL in extra time
Rahul Bheke scored the winner in the 117th minute for Bengaluru after Goa lost Ahmed Jahouh to a red card in extra time.
Lobera and Cuadrat hope to see 'magic of football' in final
Lobera and Cuadrat's shared education shone through in the similar messages they delivered ahead of Sunday's final.
ISL final: Can Goa's flair trump Bengaluru's pragmatism?
The ISL final between BFC and Goa will be a clash of similar philosophies and different personalities.
ISL final at Mumbai Football Arena a 'bummer' - BFC CEO
BFC CEO Parth Jindal said the quality of football would not be affected by the venue, ISL's smallest, but the atmosphere certainly would.
Goa march into ISL final despite Mumbai loss
A narrow 1-0 win was not enough for a desperate Mumbai City FC who were knocked out by FC Goa 5-2 on aggregate
Goa enjoy themselves to humiliate Mumbai City
FC Goa laid down the marker with a five-star showing at the Mumbai Football Arena
ISL in a line: New champions await as ATK, Chennaiyin flop
The defending champions had a season to forget, while NorthEast have had one to remember. ESPN presents the ISL story, in 10 words.
Barcelona, tiki-taka trigger India's own Spanish evolution
With an increasing number of Spaniards in Indian football, more and more teams are opting for controlled possession. But has it worked?
ISL playoff scenarios: Who will take the two remaining spots?
Bengaluru and Goa have confirmed their places in the ISL playoffs, but there's still four teams fighting it out for the two remaining spots.
ISL W2W4: BFC target invincibility, Pune welcome Phil Brown
The ISL is back after a five-week break, with a number of high-profile clashes. ESPN has you covered.
2019-20 ISL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru FC | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +9 | 25 |
| ATK | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +13 | 24 |
| FC Goa | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +9 | 24 |
| Odisha FC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 21 |
| Mumbai City FC | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 19 |
| Jamshedpur FC | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 16 |
| Chennaiyin FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
| Kerala Blasters FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| NorthEast United FC | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 11 |
| Hyderabad | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -18 | 5 |
2019-20 Team LeadersIndian Super League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsIndian Super League
Goal Difference92nd
Goals Scored251st
Assists181st
Goals Conceded16Tied-3rd