Mohun Bagan Super Giant face NorthEast United FC in ISL 2025-26 as the Mariners push for the top spot, while the Highlanders aim to capitalise on home advantage in Guwahati.
Shillong and Jamshedpur witnessed contrasting emotions on Monday as Rangdajied United FC held defending champion NorthEast United FC to a 2–2 draw in the Durand Cup, while Indian Army Football Team exited the tournament despite a dramatic comeback victory.
Striker Alaeddine Ajaraie scored a triple as NorthEast United FC thoroughly dominated and dismantled Mohammedan Sporting 6-0 in the Kalinga Super Cup on Thursday, sealing their place in the quarterfinals of the event.
Mumbai City FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. The Islanders handed the Highlanders their first defeat after a run of eight winless games to jump to the fourth spot with 31 points.
Four different scorers rose to the occasion as Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) continued their winning momentum with a 4-2 comeback win over NorthEast United FC at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday night.
NorthEast United took control over the game with Khumanthem Meetei and Appiah making regular inroads into their rivals' territory.
Mumbai City FC will be looking for signs that they are ready to mount a sustained challenge for their first piece of silverware.
It has been a disappointing campaign for NorthEast as they failed to get going after a good start. Injuries to key players like Asamoah Gyan, Kai Heerings did not help as they struggled to find the back of the net.
NorthEast United FC have 11 points from 13 games and are ninth on the table. They can still make it to the top four if they win all their remaining matches.
Chennaiyin will be missing the services of midfielder Germanpreet Singh on Thursday due to a suspension.
