ISL 2026-27: Updated points table, most goals, and most assists after NorthEast United vs Mohun Bagan
Jithin strikes late to seal a dramatic win for the Highlanders.
What a thrilling encounter in Guwahati for the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season, as NorthEast United FC shocked Mohun Bagan SG with a late winner and snapped all three points in front of their home fans.
It is the Highlanders’ only third win over Bagan in 14 meetings till date (in the ISL) and there couldn’t have been a better way to begin their Indian Super League 2026-27 campaign. The first half was a tale of missed and unconverted chances for both teams, especially for Mohun Bagan who came very close to breaking the deadlock.
Gurmeet Singh was kept busy by the Mariners, and the keeper made no mistakes in keeping things tight at the back.
Mohun Bagan were denied a goal twice as the ball hit the woodwork. During the course of the game, Mohun Bagan had taken 25 shots in total with 6 shots on target.
The Highlanders did not register a single shot on target until their attack came to life and Jithin MS scored a 92nd minute winner to wrap up a solitary 1-0 win for the home side.
A brief look at the points table
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Kerala Blasters remain at the peak of the table with three points while Bengaluru FC hold the second spot with three points as well. Churchill Brothers take the third spot and NorthEast United FC have now been promoted to fourth. Chennaiyin FC find themselves in fifth position with one point.
FC Goa are placed sixth with a point to their name. East Bengal are yet to play a game and are therefore ranked seventh. Odisha FC and Punjab FC are ranked eighth and ninth respectively and will play their season opener on 14th October.
SC Delhi take the tenth spot while Mumbai City FC are ranked eleventh. Mohun Bagan Super Giant have fallen to the twelfth spot in the standings following tonight’s defeat. Inter Kashi find themselves at the bottom of the table having lost their opening encounter 2-0 to Kerala Blasters.
Players with the most goals after matchday 3 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 3 of ISL 2026-27
- Soham Varshneya (Bengaluru FC) – 1 assist
- Ryan Williams (Bengaluru FC) – 1 assist
- Aakash Sangwan (FC Goa) – 1 assist
- Lalrinliana Hnamte (SC Delhi) – 1 assist
- Namgyal Bhutia (Chennaiyin FC) – 1 assist
Who is top of the 2026-27 ISL table after Matchday 3?
Kerala Blasters sit atop the 2026-27 ISL Points table with 3 points and a goal difference of +2 after defeating Inter Kashi 2-0.
Who is the top scorer of the 2026-27 ISL after Matchday 3?
Borja Martínez leads the ISL Golden Boot race after Matchday 3 with 2 goals.
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