Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC: Head-to-head record ahead of ISL 2026-27
The Islanders hold the edge over the Shers in head-to-head.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi is all set to host the final fixture of the second matchweek of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season, where home team Punjab FC are set to take on Manolo Marquez’s Mumbai City FC in what is set to be a thrilling contest between the two sides.
The Shers are coming off a 2-1 win over Odisha FC in the last game. Messi Bouli scored the fastest goal of the season in the 39th second, but Odisha’s equaliser saw the game being level 1-1. The game was heading for a stalemate, but Messi Bouli scored the winner in the dying seconds to win 2-1.
Mumbai City FC, on the other hand, are coming off a 2-1 defeat to Churchill Brothers in their last game. Goals from Gaurav Bora and Sebastian Gutierrez saw the Red Machines lead 2-0 until Sergio Llamas pulled one back in the dying minutes of the game to grab a consolation goal.
Islanders dominated the early meetings
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The first time these two sides met was in 2024, when Des Buckingham’s Islanders won the game 2-1 against the Shers.
Luka Majcen broke the deadlock but goals from Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Greg Stewart saw the Islanders pulling out a comeback win.
A five-goal thriller took place in the Super Cup when Mumbai won 3-2 against the Shers. Ayush Chhikara scored a brace for Mumbai, and Majcen scored a brace for the Shers. But a late goal from Seilenthang Lotjem saw the Islanders win the game 3-2
Another five-goal thriller in Delhi saw Mumbai win the game 3-2 against the Shers in the same season.
Punjab remained unbeaten against Mumbai in 2024-25
After the first three encounters went to the Islanders, Punjab won their first-ever game against Mumbai in the Mumbai Football Arena. The game ended 3-0 in favour of the Shers after goals from Ezequiel Vidal, Luka Majcen and Mushaga Bakenga.
The away fixture saw Mumbai pick up a point after the game ended 1-1. Majcen’s goal was neutralised by Nikolaos Karelis in the 58th minute.
In the 2025-26 season, when these two sides last met, Kratky’s Mumbai won the game 2-0 against the Shers. Valpuia and Vikram Partap found their name in the scoresheet as Mumbai won the game.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 06
Punjab FC won: 01
Mumbai City FC won: 04
Draws: 01
Overall, the head-to-head between these two sides sees Mumbai City FC dominating with four out of six wins. Punjab FC won only once, whereas one game ended in a draw.
Luka Majcen of Punjab FC is the top goalscorer in this fixture with five goals, followed by Iker Guarrotxena of Mumbai City FC with two goals.
It will be a closely contested battle between the two sides when they lock horns next in New Delhi. Islanders are coming after a defeat and will be in dire need of a win against the Shers.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab FC and Mumbai City FC?
Mumbai City FC have won four of their six meetings against Punjab FC, while the Shers have won one match. One game ended in a draw.
Who are the top goalscorers in Punjab FC vs Odisha FC fixtures?
Luka Majcen of Punjab FC is the top goalscorer in this fixture with five goals, followed by Iker Guarrotxena of Mumbai City FC with two goals.
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