I-League 2024-25: Updated Points Table, most goals, and most assists after Gokulam Kerala FC vs Sreenidi Deccan FC

Gokulam Kerala FC are gonna take Churchill Brothers SC all the way in the I-League title race this season.

Match week 21 of the I-League once again delivered notable results. The clubs are now left with one more match week before the end of the regular season. Friday’s match week began with Rajasthan United FC welcoming Delhi FC at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium.

A game of no significance for Delhi FC, who will be playing in I-League 2 next season, saw the visitors lose 3-1 courtesy of goals from Bektur Amangeldiev (45+4′), Maicol Cabrera (52′), and Martand Raina (84′).

Saturday’s games witnessed Dempo SC welcome high-flying Real Kashmir FC to the Dempo Academy Ground in a game of immense significance for the visitors. Kashmir needed the maximum points from their game to stay in contention for the I-League crown. However, a 1-1 draw against Dempo SC has all but ended their title aspirations as they now rely on other results for a chance at the crown.

The final game from Saturday saw Shillong Lajong FC welcome Aizawl FC in the Northeast Derby with a positive result essential for Aizawl to stay in the division and avoid relegation. However, the game was a roller coaster ride for both the home and traveling fans as the two teams played out an entertaining 4-4 draw in a thrilling game. The point helped Aizawl live to fight for another match as the relegation battle changed complexion with each passing week.

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Sunday’s slot of games witnessed three crucial games in the I-League relegation and title race.

It began with Namdhari SC welcoming SC Bengaluru, in a must-win game for the side from Karnataka. The earlier result from the Northeast Derby meant that SC Bengaluru needed to win or hope for an equally positive result. However, the home side was just too good for Bengaluru who slipped to a 2-1 loss and handing the onus back to Aizawl FC.

The second game on Sunday witnessed a high-stakes I-League title race encounter between Churchill Brothers SC and Inter Kashi.

A draw or a loss for Kashi meant the end of their title aspirations this season, as Churchill Brothers continue to hold the lead. The game which ended 2-2 saw a dramatic finale as Lalremruata Ralte scored in added time to earn an invaluable draw for the home side, while eliminating Kashi from the title race.

The final game from the matchweek saw Gokulam Kerala FC register an important 1-0 win over Sreenidi Deccan FC as Thabiso Brown scored the decisive goal in the 15th minute for his side keeping their title aspirations alive.

I-League points table after Gokulam Kerala FC vs Sreenidi Deccan FC

The updated I-League points table shows that some clubs have moved up and down following recent results. Churchill Brothers SC remain at the top of the table as they lead second-placed Inter Kashi on goal difference as both sit with 39 points after 21 games. With a +11 goal difference separating the league leaders from Inter Kashi, the title race has now passed to the side ranked below them.

The top two clubs are followed by Gokulam Kerala FC in third, who have 37 points after 21 games and are trailed closely by Real Kashmir FC in the fourth spot with 36 points and only one point separating the two sides. Rajasthan United FC now holds the fifth spot after their win over Delhi FC with 33 points in 21 games.

While Namdhari FC climb up to the sixth spot with 29 points in 21 games. Shillong Lajong FC remain in the seventh spot after recording 27 points in 21 games. Following them closely and level on points, Sreenidi Deccan FC remains in the eighth spot in the standings after their loss this week with 27 points in 21 games.

Dempo SC remain in the ninth spot with 26 points in 21 games, while Aizawl FC rose up to tenth after drawing with Shillong leaving them with 20 points in 21 games. Following their loss this week, SC Bengaluru falls to the 11th spot with 20 points in 21 games, trailing Aizawl on goal difference. Delhi FC complete the standings in the 12th spot with 13 points in 21 games after losing to Rajasthan United FC this week.

Players with the most goals after Gokulam Kerala FC vs Sreenidi Deccan FC

• David Castaneda (Sreenidi Deccan FC)- 15 goals
• Douglas Tardin (Shillong Lajong FC) – 13 goals
• Dé (Namdhari FC) – 12 goals
• Wayde Lekay (Churchill Brothers) – 11 goals
• Marcus Joseph (Dempo SC)- 10 goals

Players with the most assists after Gokulam Kerala FC vs Sreenidi Deccan FC

• Sebastián Gutiérrez (Churchill Brothers) – 9 assists
• Alain Oyarzun (Rajasthan United FC) – 8 assists
• Ángel Orelien (Sreenidi Deccan FC) – 7 assists
• Nacho Abeledo (Gokulam Kerala FC) – 7 assists
• Hardy Nongbri (Shillong Lajong FC) – 5 assists

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