ISL 2026-27: Updated points table, most goals, and most assists after Punjab FC vs Odisha FC

Punjab FC defeat Odisha FC 2-1 as match-week 1 of 2026-27 ISL comes to an end.

In the last game of match-week 1 of the Indian Super League (ISL), it was Punjab FC who got off to an electrifying start to life with a hard fought 2-1 win over Odisha FC in front of their home fans.

Raphaël Messi Bouli took just 39 seconds to break the deadlock for the home side on his debut and gave his side an early advantage in the tie. Odisha FC were quick to respond and brought things back to level terms in the 15th minute.

Puitea and Thoiba Singh combined really well to restore parity for the visitors through a corner kick. Both sides had a few half chances here and there, but Punjab FC looked the better side since the get go and tested Hrithik Tiwari on multiple occasions.

Just when it seemed like both teams would settle for a draw, Messi Bouli unleashed a left footed shot towards the bottom corner and won the game for the hosts. The game means that there are a couple of changes in the ISL points table.

A brief look at the points table

Kerala Blasters remained at the peak of the table with three points while Bengaluru FC held the second spot with three points. Churchill Brothers take the third spot while Punjab FC jump up to fourth with three points. NorthEast United FC have been relegated to the fifth position in the table.

Chennaiyin FC find themselves in sixth position with one point. while FC Goa are placed seventh with a point as well. East Bengal are yet to play a game and are therefore ranked eighth. SC Delhi take the ninth spot while Odisha FC have come down to the tenth position. Mumbai City FC are ranked eleventh in the table.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant remained at the twelfth spot on the standings. Inter Kashi continue to find themselves at the bottom of the table having lost their opening encounter to Kerala Blasters 2-0.

Players with the most goals after matchday 4 of ISL 2026-27:

• Borja Martinez (Bengaluru FC) – 2 goals
• Raphaël Messi Bouli (Punjab FC) – 2 goals
• Chiki (FC Goa) – 1 goal
• Rodriguinho (SC Delhi) – 1 goal
• Irfan Yadwad (Chennaiyin FC) – 1 goal

Players with the most assists after matchday 4 of ISL 2026-27:

• Soham Varshneya (Bengaluru FC) – 1 assist
• Ryan Williams (Bengaluru FC) – 1 assist
• Aakash Sangwan (FC Goa) – 1 assist
• Lalrinliana (SC Delhi) – 1 assist
• Namgyal Bhutia (Chennaiyin FC) – 1 assist

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