Preview: Second division or not, the I-League matters
This season will pose the toughest question to the I-League's existence, its importance, relevance, and success. The answer is critical.
2020 Schedule
Churchill BrothersCHU3FT
2MINMIN
TRAUTRAU1FT1Churchill BrothersCHU- Churchill BrothersCHU1FT4MOHMOH
- Churchill BrothersCHU0FT
3GOKGOK 
KASKAS1FT2Churchill BrothersCHU- GOKGOK2FT3Churchill BrothersCHU
- Churchill BrothersCHU1FT
0NERNER 
CHECHE1FT2Churchill BrothersCHU- Churchill BrothersCHU0FT0KASKAS
- Churchill BrothersCHU0FT
0AIZAIZ - Churchill BrothersCHU1FT1TRAUTRAU
- Churchill BrothersCHU2FT0SUDSUD
- MINMIN0FT1Churchill BrothersCHU
- MOHMOH0FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
IARIAR2FT5Churchill BrothersCHU- NERNER0CANC0Churchill BrothersCHU
- IARIAR0CANC0Churchill BrothersCHU
- CHECHE0CANC0Churchill BrothersCHU
- MINMIN0CANC0Churchill BrothersCHU
- KASKAS0CANC0Churchill BrothersCHU
- Churchill BrothersCHU1FT2GOKGOK
- TRAUTRAU1FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
EBENEBEN1FT1Churchill BrothersCHU- Churchill BrothersCHU0FT
3MOHMOH - Churchill BrothersCHU2FT1KASKAS
2020 Schedule
8-5-2, 2nd in Indian I-League
- Churchill BrothersCHU219/2FT1KASKAS
- Churchill BrothersCHU022/2FT3MOHMOH
- EBENEBEN129/2FT1Churchill BrothersCHU
- TRAUTRAU14/3FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
- Churchill BrothersCHU18/3FT2GOKGOK
- KASKAS018/3FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
- MINMIN022/3FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
- CHECHE029/3FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
- IARIAR03/4FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
- NERNER012/4FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
- IARIAR210/1FT5Churchill BrothersCHU
- MOHMOH014/1FT0Churchill BrothersCHU
- MINMIN019/1FT1Churchill BrothersCHU
- Churchill BrothersCHU225/1FT0SUDSUD
- Churchill BrothersCHU129/1FT1TRAUTRAU
- Churchill BrothersCHU03/2FT0AIZAIZ
- Churchill BrothersCHU08/2FT0KASKAS
- CHECHE118/2FT2Churchill BrothersCHU
- Churchill BrothersCHU124/2FT0NERNER
- GOKGOK21/3FT3Churchill BrothersCHU
- KASKAS15/3FT2Churchill BrothersCHU
- Churchill BrothersCHU010/3FT3GOKGOK
- Churchill BrothersCHU115/3FT4MOHMOH
- TRAUTRAU121/3FT1Churchill BrothersCHU
- Churchill BrothersCHU327/3FT2MINMIN
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I-League clubs request PM to 'intervene and save Indian football'
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Minerva no-show latest chapter in Super Cup's fading relevance
The absence of an AFC slot coupled with uncertainty over I-League's future, Super Cup risks becoming completely relevant.
Churchill keep title race alive as Plaza brace sinks Chennai
Churchill Brothers beat Chennai in a five-goal thriller to keep the title race alive.
Eight clubs 'seek answers' from AIFF on future of I-League
Eight of 11 clubs have written to AIFF president Praful Patel requesting a meeting on February 20 to "seek answers" regarding the I-League's future.
I-League scenarios: How the title race is shaping up
Wins for Churchill, Real Kashmir and East Bengal has thrown the I-League title race wide open. Here's what each team needs to do to stay alive.
Srinagar to host I-League matches despite appeal by RKFC
Real Kashmir are worried about the prevailing political climate and want their next two home matches rescheduled, but AIFF haven't agreed.
A goalless but 'very, very special' debut in Kashmir
Real Kashmir couldn't put away their chances against Churchill Brothers but would be grateful that they are past their first week in the I-League.
Snow sets the stage for Real Kashmir's home debut
Real Kashmir will have the cold and the high altitude among their allies when they take on Churchill on Tuesday.
I-League predictions: Mohun Bagan to pip East Bengal for title
Which teams run the danger of relegation? Could there be a surprise title contender? ESPN predicts the final league standings for the season ahead.
Numbers behind I-League's 100 goals of the season
Churchill' Monday Osagie scored the 100th goal of the 2017-18 I-League on Friday. Debayan Sen looks back at some key numbers behind the century.
I-League set to kick off under ISL's shadow
With two leagues running simultaneously, I-League will find it increasingly difficult to compete with ISL, but there's hope for younger players.
I-League: 10 years, 10 memories
As the I-League completes 10 years, ESPN's writers pick their memories of matches or moments that they witnessed first-hand.
Aizawl begin I-League defence at East Bengal
Defending champions Aizawl FC begin their title defence away to East Bengal, while the first Kolkata derby of the season will take place on Dec 2.
2020-21 IIL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokulam Kerala FC | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | +14 | 29 |
| Churchill Brothers | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | +5 | 29 |
| TRAU FC | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | +8 | 26 |
| Minerva Punjab | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 22 |
| Real Kashmir | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | +6 | 21 |
| Mohammedan SC | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 20 |
2020-21 Team LeadersIndian I-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsIndian I-League
Goal Difference55th
Goals Scored224th
Assists0Tied-2nd
Goals Conceded17Tied-4th