I-League 2024-25: Updated Points Table, most goals, and most assists after Inter Kashi vs Shillong Lajong FC

Inter Kashi have drawn level on points with league leaders Churchill Brothers SC.

The matchweek 20 of the I-League didn’t see a single 0-0 game, as the clubs head into the home stretch of the 2024-25 season. Saturday’s matchweek began with Delhi FC welcoming Real Kashmir FC at the Mahilpur Football Stadium.

The game which ended 1-2 as the visitors struck twice in the first half before Delhi scored a consolation early in the second half. The win takes Kashmir within three points of the league leaders as we head into the final two matchweeks of the season.

The second game on Saturday witnessed SC Bengaluru welcome Gokulam Kerala FC in a must-win game for both sides. With Bengaluru only one point away from the relegation zone and Gokulam looking to maintain their title aspirations, the game promised to be a high-stakes affair.

All the goals from the game were scored in the second half as Gokulam Kerala FC walked away 1-2 victors at the Bangalore Football Stadium. Goals from Thabiso Brown (46′) and Adama Niane (75′) were enough for the visitors to secure all three points.

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Sunday’s fixtures began with Rajasthan United FC welcoming Namdhari FC to the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in the middle of the pack clash. A win for Rajasthan would have ensured some breathing room from the chasing pack, while a win for Namdhari would have seen the club leapfrog their opponents ahead of match week 21.

Two first-half strikes from Seiminmang Manchong (40′) and Alain Oyarzun (45+5′) were enough for Rajasthan to see off any Namdhari comeback. While Namdhari scored a consolation goal through Vicente (54′), but Rajasthan expertly held off any comeback scenarios.

The second game on Sunday witnessed Churchill Brothers SC taking on Sreenidi Deccan FC in Goa. The home side started the game brightly and looked the likeliest to score the opener. Churchill opened the scoring through Pape Gassama (29′) as he latched on to Wayde Lekay’s pass for the opener.

However, disaster struck for the home side after Sreenidi got a penalty late in stoppage time, which was dispatched by J. Castañeda Munoz for his 15th goal of the season. The point leaves the league-leaders extremely reliant on their superior goal difference with two matchweeks remaining.

Monday’s matchweek began with Dempo SC taking on struggling Aizawl FC in a game of immense significance for the visitors. It was the home side that romped home with a 5-2 win over the visitors courtesy of a wonderful hattrick from Marcus Joseph (26′, 75′, 90+6′) and goals from Puthvesh Pednekar and VV Harji.

The result makes survival a difficult task for Aizawl who have to win all their remaining games and hope SC Bengaluru drop points in the final two matchweeks. The final game on Monday witnessed Inter Kashi welcome Shillong Lajong FC in a vital clash to draw level on points with league leaders, Churchill Brothers SC.

The home side managed to secure a key 2-1 win courtesy of two first-half strikes from Nikola Stojanovic (33′) and Mario Barco (39′) which were enough to secure all three points. A game which also saw a late consolation from the visitors through Batskhemlang Thangkhiew (78′), the win will be crucial as Kashi look to drag the title race down to the wire.

I-League points table after Inter Kashi 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 38 points after 20 games. With a +10 goal difference separating the league leaders from Inter Kashi, the title race has all the possibility of going down to the final match.

The top two clubs are followed by Real Kashmir FC in third, who have 35 points after 20 games and are trailed closely by Gokulam Kerala FC in the fourth spot with 34 points and only one point separating the two sides. Rajasthan United FC now holds the fifth spot after their win over Namdhari FC with 30 points in 20 games. While Sreenidi Deccan climb up to the sixth spot with 27 points in 20 games. 

Shillong Lajong FC fall down to the seventh spot after recording 26 points in 20 games. Following them closely and level on points, Namdhari FC remains in the eighth spot in the standings after their loss this week with 26 points in 20 games.  

Dempo SC remain in the ninth spot with 25 points in 20 games, while SC Bengaluru stay tenth despite their loss to Gokulam Kerala FC leaving them with 20 points in 20 games. Following their loss this week, Aizawl FC remains at the 11th spot with 19 points in 20 games. Delhi FC complete the standings in the 12th spot with 13 points in 20 games after suffering another loss this week. 

Players with the most goals after Inter Kashi vs Sreenidi Deccan FC

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

Players with the most assists after Inter Kashi vs Sreenidi Deccan FC

• Sebastián Gutiérrez (Churchill Brothers) – 8 assists
• Ángel Orelien (Sreenidi Deccan FC) – 7 assists
• Nacho Abeledo (Gokulam Kerala FC) – 7 assists
• Alain Oyarzun (Rajasthan United FC) – 6 assists
• Joni Kauko (Inter Kashi) – 5 assists

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