ISL 2026-27: Updated points table, most goals, and most assists after FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC
Bengaluru FC beat SC Delhi 3-2 with Goa drawing against Chennaiyin FC 1-1.
What a cracking start we have had to life in the 2026-27 MG Indian Super League (ISL) season. Bengaluru FC began the proceedings with a thrilling win over SC Delhi in front of their home fans in the opening game of the season.
The Blues broke the deadlock with Borja Martínez finding the back of the net with just 22 minutes on the clock before Rodriguinho equalised for the visitors. Delhi took the lead courtesy of an own goal by Menno Koch, but fumbled at the end and conceded two goals in the 75th & the 89th minute, handing all three points to Bengaluru FC.
The second game in the ISL was another nail biting encounter as FC Goa welcomed their long standing rivals Chennaiyin FC to the Fatorda Stadium to begin their campaign. After a quiet first half, Irfan Yadwad scored the first goal of the night and put the Marina Machans in the lead before Chiki restored parity for the Gaurs.
During the match, both teams had a few chances here and there in the closing minutes of the game, but couldn’t make the most of it and shared spoils at the end of the 90.
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A brief look at the points table
Bengaluru FC lead the pack with three points while Chennaiyin FC find themslves at the second position with one point, tied with FC Goa who are placed third.
Churchill Brothers and East Bengal are yet to play a game and are therefore ranked fourth and fifth. Inter Kashi and Kerala Blasters have also not played their season openers and are therefore positioned sixth and seventh on the table.
Mohun Bagan SG take the eighth place and are yet to play a game. Mumbai City FC, NorthEast United FC and Odisha FC hold the ninth, tenth and eleventh spot respectively without playing a single match.
Punjab FC are yet to begin their campaign and are placed twelfth while SC Delhi find themselves at the bottom of the table having lost their opening encounter. Out of 13 teams, only 4 have played a match in the ISL so far.
Players with the most goals after matchday 1 of ISL 2026-27:
- Borja Martínez (Bengaluru FC) – 2 goals
- Chiki (FC Goa) – 1 goal
- Rodriguinho (SC Delhi) – 1 goal
- Irfan Yadwad (Chennaiyin FC) – 1 goal
- Menno Koch (Bengaluru FC) – 1 goal
Players with the most assists after matchday 1 of ISL 2026-27:
- Soham Varshneya (Bengaluru FC) – 1 assist
- Ryan Williams (Bengaluru FC) – 1 assist
- Mihailo Perović (Bengaluru FC) – 1 assist
- Aakash Sangwan (FC Goa) – 1 assist
- Lalrinliana Hnamte (SC Delhi) – 1 assist
- Namgyal Bhutia (Chennaiyin FC) – 1 assist
Who leads the 2026-27 ISL table after FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC?
Bengaluru FC lead the 2026-27 ISL table after FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC with three points.
Who is the current top goal scorer in the ISL?
Borja Martínez is the current top goal scorer of the 2026-27 MG ISL.
Who currently has the most assists in the ISL?
Soham Varshneya, Ryan Williams, Mihailo Perović, Aakash Sangwan, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Namgyal Bhutia, are all tied in 1st place with 1 assist each.
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