ISL: Teams who have scored the most points in a single campaign

A list featuring some of the best teams to ever play in ISL history.

Over the years, the Indian Super League (ISL) has witnessed some dominant league-stage performances before the ISL playoffs. These teams set new benchmarks for consistency and excellence on the field while enthralling ISL fans across the subcontinent.

The following list features some of the most successful sides that have accumulated impressive points tallies over various seasons. The impressive feat showcases their dominance and tactical superiority over other teams during that season. 

Here’s a look at the top five teams with the highest points in a single ISL campaign:

5. FC Goa – 45 Points (2023-2024)

The Gaurs enjoyed a stellar 2023-24 season as they finished with 45 points, a total that placed them among the most successful league-stage campaigns in ISL history. Under the guidance of their new head coach Manolo Marquez, the club played an exciting brand of attacking football.

By blending technical prowess with defensive solidity, the Gaurs proved themselves by winning 13 games, drawing six games, and only losing three out of the 22 league games. Under Marquez, the club showcased their identity to dominate possession and control games in crunch situations, leading them to the semi-final stage of the 2023-24 ISL playoffs.   

4. Mumbai City FC – 46 Points (2022-2023)

The 2022-23 season saw Mumbai City FC assert their supremacy in the league stage. The Islanders finished with an impressive tally of 46 points after winning 14 out of 20 league games, drawing four games and losing two during the whole season.

Known for their attacking intensity and fluid football, the Islanders, under their then-head coach Des Buckingham, displayed consistency from the start of the season. They overwhelmed opponents with their high-pressing game, scoring freely and maintaining defensive discipline. However, despite their strong regular-season showing, the campaign ended in disappointment in the playoffs, after losing on penalties against Bengaluru FC.  

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3. Mumbai City FC – 47 Points (2023-2024)

A year after their dominant 2022-23 run, the Islanders managed to better their tally by one point, finishing the 2023-24 season with 47 points. The club showed their ability to sustain such high-performance levels across consecutive seasons.

With their performance in this season, they solidified their reputation as one of the most formidable teams to ever play in league history. The Islanders showcased their attacking depth, with multiple goal scorers contributing throughout the campaign. The season saw them win 14 out of a possible 22-game season with five draws and three losses throughout the season.

2. Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 48 Points (2023-2024)

The 2023-24 season saw the Mariners trump an excellent Mumbai City FC side to finish atop the table with 48 points. The club’s success was built on a rock-solid defence combined with a clinical attacking unit that could dismantle any opposition.

The Kolkata-based club’s performances throughout the season were a testament to their tactical discipline and squad depth. Despite having a change of manager mid-season, the Mariners were excellent and showed their class when it mattered during the regular season.

1. Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 49 Points (2024-2025)

Setting a new ISL record this season are Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The Mariners raised the bar yet again in the 2024-25 season by accumulating 49 points in only 21 games. It marks the highest ever points total ever assembled by any ISL team in a single campaign.

Their dominance across the season reflected their evolution as a powerhouse in the league. With a balanced squad that excelled in both attack and defense, Mohun Bagan proved why they are one of the most successful clubs in recent ISL history.  

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