Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC Live: Confirmed lineups & pre-match updates for ISL 2026-27

The Mariners have won 2 out of their 3 games in the ISL 2026-27 so far.

Mohun Bagan SG look to keep their winning run intact when they host an unbeaten Punjab FC side at the Salt Lake Stadium (Kolkata) on Saturday, 31 October 2026, in a fascinating Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 clash.

The Mariners are looking to further improve their momentum levels with another win at home, but will face a tricky test against a confident Punjab FC side who look to maintain their compelling start to the campaign.

Both teams have won 2 games out of their 3 so far in the ISL season, but Punjab FC drew their remaining game, while the Mariners started out the season with a 1-0 loss to NorthEast United FC.

The Stakes

Mohun Bagan SG

After having had a poor start to the 2026-27 ISL campaign with their opening-game loss to NorthEast United, Mohun Bagan are starting to get into their groove.

Their performances in recent matches might not have been the most convincing, but the Mariners have been able to get two back-to-back wins under their belt.

Panagiotis Dilmperis still has a lot to do to ensure that the players can play the most entertaining attacking football under him, but his primary objective remains to keep the victories piling on.

Dilmperis will urge his Mohun Bagan players to be at their proactive best against his former employers, needing them to be energetic and forceful in key areas.

While the Mariners need to keep a sturdy defensive shape, they’ll focus on being more innovative and clinical in the opposition half to entertain the fans. A win for Mohun Bagan will definitely bolster the confidence around their title push, but a draw or loss could cause them to fall quite far behind the top of the table.

Punjab FC

Punjab FC have showcased impressive resolve in their first few matches of the 2026-27 ISL campaign, managing to pick up seven points from a possible nine so far. They have displayed a lot of fight in their performances, being able to salvage result from sticky situations and also playing some thrilling attacking football as well.

Pavlos Dermitzakis is doing a pretty good job as Panagiotis’ successor, making his Punjab FC players produce some efficient attacking football and be able to carve out results really well.

He’ll urge them to continue their good work against Mohun Bagan, being proactive in their attacking chances and also keep a stronger defensive shape than from the last few matches.

A possible win for the Shers at the Salt Lake Stadium would be a huge morale booster to signify them as genuine title challengers, but a loss would cause a setback for the same.

Team News

Panagiotis Dilmperis is facing some notable injury issues in his squad, with the likes of Jamie Maclaren, Miguel Figueira and Lalengmawia Ralte’s participation all under question in this clash.

Rishikanta Meitei and Diego Raposo are doubtful for Punjab FC ahead of this clash.

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches – 5

Mohun Bagan wins – 5

Punjab FC wins – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineups

Mohun Bagan (4-2-3-1)

Vishal Kaith (GK), Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Alberto Rodriguez, Abhishek Singh, Deepak Tangri, Anirudh Thapa, Samir Zeljkovic, Manvir Singh, Dejan Drazic, Lee Erwin

Punjab FC (4-2-3-1)

Arshdeep Singh (GK), Khaimingtham Lhungdim, Bijoy Varghese, Nikhil Prabhu, Muhammed Uvais, Ricky Shabong, Bishu Sharma, Manglenthang Kipgen, Alfred Planas, Sanathoi Singh, Raphaël Messi Bouli

Telecast Details

The Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC clash will take place at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Saturday, 31 October (2026).

The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST. It will be shown live on Sony Ten 2, as well as be live streamed on Sony LIV and YouTube (for free).

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