Mohammedan SC face NorthEast United FC in a battle of prestige after getting relegated from ISL

The Black Panthers have been relegated from the ISL

Mohammedan SC will fight for prestige in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season, as they have been relegated from ISL after the game they have lost against Mumbai City FC 4-0. After the match, Mohammedan SC are currently placed at the bottom of the table with just three points in their hands after 12 games, as it will be their last match. Mohammedan SC will look to secure a good outing as they will visit Guwahati to play for the crest and clinch points from this tie for the club’s legacy.

NorthEast United FC has set their tone as they will also play their last game, as it will be the home match against relegated side Mohammedan SC on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, from 17:00 IST at the IG Athletic Stadium, Guwahati.

The Highlanders, on the other side, look to secure a comfortable win over Mohammedan SC to end their ISL 2025-26 season journey with ease. NorthEast United FC has struggled some times in this season, with their squad balance and style of play being disrupted many times. But they finished a mid-table spot in the 9th position.

The Stakes

NorthEast United FC

Northeast United FC has struggled a lot in this ISL season with multiple things. The squad depth was a major concern for the Highlanders in this ISL campaign. Absence of true goals scores to creative midfielders really haunts Northeast United FC.

But they survived this season with their young prodigies gearing up. They won two back-to-back games, while against Mohammedan SC they might target a hat-trick of wins. At home beating Mohammedan SC is not very much impossible to do while the Black Panthers have been relegated down to the Indian Football League.

The Highlanders will fight for the badge against Mohammedan SC at home to look to secure all three points in their last game. Players like Parthiv Gogoi and Andy Rodriguez might cause trouble for the Mohammedan defence.

Mohammedan SC

The Black Panthers stepped down to the Indian Football League with a straight relegation form in ISL 2025-26 after their bad performances throughout this season.

With an inexperienced Indian squad, they fought till the very end, but fortune didn’t turn up. A struggling side of Mohammedan Sporting Club will face a stern test against NorthEast United FC in their crucial fixture after they lost their previous game against Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC.

Team News:

On the injury front, Zabaco remains a doubt for NorthEast United FC, while Ankith has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

No major injury concerns from Mohammedan SC side.

Head-to-Head:

Matches Played – 3

NorthEast United FC wins – 2

Mohammedan SC wins – 0

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineups:

NorthEast United FC (4-3-3) 

Gurmeet Singh (GK); Robin Yadav, Asheer Akthar, Dinesh Singh, Tondonba Singh; Mayakannan, Andy Rodriguez, Macarton; Jithin MS, Jairo Samperio, Parthib Gogoi;

Mohammedan SC

Subhajit Bhattacharya (GK), Hira Mondal, Gaurav Bora, Pukhrambam Meitei, Sajad Parray, Amarjit Singh, Lalremsanga Fanai, Mahitosh Roy, Tangva Ragui, Makan Chothe, Fardin Ali Molla

Players to Watchout

Adison Thokchom Singh (Mohammedan SC)

Mohammedan SC has Adison Thokchom Singh, who has emerged as one of the key players in the squad under Wadoo’s system. Useful in the defence as his inclusion in the side has been very impressive. His positional awareness will be the highlight of his game. Against a club like NorthEast, Adison may cost their defensive line with his physical strength.  

His ability to score and find the back of the net is a threat; also, he is more of a link-up man up top for Mohammedan SC. He scored the last-minute equaliser over Inter Kashi FC and also scored against Chennaiyin FC in their recent fixtures.

Andy Rodriguez (NorthEast United FC)

Andy Rodriguez, the foreign midfielder, will be a key player for the NorthEast United FC as they will face Mohammedan SC in the next match at home.

The Spanish player has been very impressive for the Highlanders in this ISL 2025-26 edition with his decision-making and the experience he has.

His vision, awareness and ability to control the game have proved to be the difference for the Highlanders. Against a defensively open side like Mohammedan, Andy will be a key player to open up those small pockets of space with his line-breaking passes and great decision-making balls through the defence.

Telecast details

NorthEast United will lock horns against Mohammedan SC as they eye a strong win over them on Tuesday, 19th May, 2026, from 5:00 IST at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.

The match will be live-streamed on FanCode and broadcast on Sony Sports Network.

Outside India, in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 matches will be live-streamed on the FanCode app.

Begin Watch is the official broadcast partner for the Indian Super League (ISL) 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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