Chennaiyin FC gears up for a tough test against SC Delhi in ISL 2025-26

Chennaiyin FC have lost back-to-back home games and have slipped down the table

The win against Kerala Blasters gave Chennaiyin FC a big boost in early March as they looked to scale up the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) table. However, the Marina Machans have since picked up just one point and have dropped down the standings.

CFC face the newsboys, Sporting Club Delhi in their next ISL fixture on Friday. The capital club is on a positive run of form and will pose a big threat against Chennaiyin, who are itching to pick up their first home win.

The Stakes

Chennaiyin FC

Clifford Miranda’s side have won one of their seven ISL games so far and are currently 12th in the table with 5 points. Back-to-back losses at home against Inter Kashi and East Bengal have pipped CFC’s confidence, however, they would have to regroup soon, with just six games remaining in this season.

The Marina Machans face SC Delhi and Mohammedan SC in their next two games at the Marina Arena. Ideally, picking up four to six points from these is something that they will be targeting from these two games.

SC Delhi

Tomasz Tchorz’s Sporting Club Delhi have turned their season around. The newly formed club was struggling, having picked up just two points from their first five games. However, they have since flipped the script, having picked up wins against Kerala Blasters and NorthEast United and are now unbeaten in four league games.

SC Delhi currently sit 9th in the ISL table with 8 points from 7 league games. A win against Chennaiyin FC ahead of their four home games will boost attendance and get more eyes on the team as they look to finish as high as possible in their first season.

Injury Concerns and Team News

Chennaiyin FC – Elsinho suffered a knee injury and is out of the season. Laldinliana Renthlei is also injured and may not feature against Delhi.

SC Delhi – They don’t have any major injuries in their ranks.

Head-to-Head Stats

This is the first time that Chennaiyin FC and SC Delhi will play against each other in the ISL.

Predicted Lineup

Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)

Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Mandar Rao Desai, Eduardo Kau, Pritam Kotal, Laldinliana Renthlei, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Alberto Noguera, Farukh Choudhary, Irfan Yadwad, Maheson Singh, Daniel Chima Chukwu

SC Delhi (4-2-3-1)

Nora Fernandes (GK), Manoj Mohammed, Rafael Ribeiro, Alex Saji, Lamgoulen Gou, Abdul Halik Hudu, Ousmane Fane, Augustine Lalrochana, Mohammed Aimen, Joseph Sunny, Devendra Murgaokar

Players to Watchout

Irfan Yadwad (Chennaiyin FC)

Irfan Yadwad and Mohammad Nawaz have been the standout Indian players for Chennaiyin FC so far this season.

Irfan has been in a positive run of form, having scored 2 goals in his last three games for the Marina Machans. If the forward builds up consistency, he could make a comeback in the Indian football team as well.

Joseph Sunny (SC Delhi)

The 22-year-old ran the show against NorthEast United, scoring 2 goals and picking up an assist. Overall, Joseph Sunny has three goals to his name in 6 ISL games and he is the top scorer for SC Delhi.

Will the youngster put everyone on notice once again?

Did You Know?

• Chennaiyin FC have taken one point in their three home games so far.
• Mohammed Nawaz made 8 saves in CFC’s 3-1 loss against East Bengal on Saturday.
• SC Delhi has scored nine goals in their last four ISL games.

Telecast

The match between Chennaiyin FC vs SC Delhi will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on Friday (17th April 2026). The game will kick-off at 5:00 pm IST.

In India, the match will be telecasted on TV LIVE on the Sony Ten 2 channel. It will also be streamed online live on FanCode App.

Outside India, in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, the Indian Super League 2025–26 matches will be live-streamed on FanCode. Begin Watch is the official broadcast partner for the Indian Super League 2025–26 season in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.

In all other remaining countries, live streaming will be available on the FanCode YouTube channel.

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