ISL 2023-24: Points Table, Most Goals, and Most Assists after Match 126, Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC

Chennaiyin FC have an upper hand in the ISL playoffs qualification race.

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 had two exciting matches on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Both matches had two teams who outperformed their opponents to secure a win by late goals to add three points.

In the first match, FC Goa secured a dramatic win over Jamshedpur FC with a scoreline of 3-2. While Jamshedpur FC were the first to take the lead in the match, with a goal by Rei Tachikawa in the 17th minute, Noah took the lead by a goal each by Noah Sadaoui and Carlos Martinez before the end of the first half.

Although Jamshedpur found an equalizer in the 73rd minute with Seiminlen Doungel’s goal, it was Borja Herrera’s additional time-banger in the 95th minute that spoiled the home team’s party.

The second ISL match, which almost looked like a draw till the very last minute of play, ended fascinatingly. Chennaiyin FC outclassed NorthEast United FC by a late Ankit Mukherjee goal which indeed put East Bengal’s hope down.

Aakash Sangwan and Ankit Mukherjee scored the two goals for Chennai while Jithin Madathil Subran was the only player from the visiting team to find his name on the scoring sheet. As Owen Coyle’s men are very close to qualification for the playoffs, let’s have a look at the ISL points table.

A brief look at the points table 

Mumbai City FC remain at the top of the ISL table with 47 points from 21 matches, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant follow them in the second place with 42 points from 20 matches. FC Goa have moved to third place after their win against Jamshedpur FC with 42 points from 21 matches. 

Odisha FC have lost one place and are now fourth acquiring 39 points from 21 matches, followed by Kerala Blasters FC in the fifth position with 30 points from 21 matches. Chennaiyin FC have taken the sixth spot replacing East Bengal with 27 points from 21 matches. 

East Bengal FC have moved down to seventh place with 24 points from 21 matches, while NorthEast United FC remain in eighth place with 23 points from 21 matches. Bengaluru FC also remain in ninth place with 22 points from 21 matches, followed by Punjab FC in eleventh place with 21 points from 21 matches.

Hyderabad FC are the bottom-placed side with just eight points from 21 matches.

Players with the most goals after the 124th match in ISL 2023-24

1. Dimitrios Diamantakos (Kerala Blasters) – 13 goals

2. Roy Krishna (Odisha FC) – 12 goals

3. Diego Mauricio (Odisha FC) – 10 goals

4. Dimitri Petratos (Mohun Bagan) – 10 goals

5. Noah Sadaoui (FC Goa) – 10 goals

Players with the most assists after the 124th match in ISL 2023-24

1. Madih Talal (Punjab FC) – 8 assists

2. Rafael Schuler Crivellaro (Chennaiyin FC) – 7 assists

3. Manvir Singh (Mohun Bagan) – 6 assists

4. Lallianzuala Chhangte (Mumbai City FC) – 6 assists

5. Amey Ranawade (Odisha FC) – 6 assists

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