The Indian Football League (IFL) 2026/27 points table is live, and the race for Indian Super League promotion has begun. The season kicked off on 30 October 2026 at TRC Stadium, Srinagar, where debutants Nagaland United beat Real Kashmir 3-1.
Eleven clubs will play a full home-and-away season, with the first phase running until 10 January 2027. This guide covers the latest standings as of 2 November 2026, scoring rules, tie-breakers, fixtures, teams, and where to watch it all live.
Indian Football League IFL 2026/27 Points Table: Latest Standings (2 November 2026)
Here is the IFL 2026/27 standings table after the first five matches of the season. Ten of the eleven clubs have played once. Chanmari FC are yet to make their debut, so they sit on zero matches played.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagaland United SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Gokulam Kerala FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Dempo SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Shillong Lajong FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Chanmari FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Samaleswari SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 8 | Mohammedan Sporting Club | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Bengaluru United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 | Rajasthan United FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 | Real Kashmir FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
IFL 2026/27 Season at a Glance: Dates, Format and Key Facts
Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Indian Football League (IFL) 2026/27 |
| Level in Indian football | Second tier, below the Indian Super League (ISL) |
| Season opener | 30 October 2026, Real Kashmir FC vs Nagaland United SC |
| Opening venue | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| Number of clubs | 11 |
| Format | Full home-and-away league |
| First phase | 30 October 2026 to 10 January 2027 |
| Matches per club | 20 (if each club plays every rival home and away) |
| Match timings | 4:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM IST |
| TV broadcast | DD Sports |
| Live streaming | Waves OTT |
| Top prize | Promotion to the Indian Super League |
How Points Are Awarded in the Indian Football League
The IFL points system is the same simple model used across most of world football.
| Match Result | Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Win | 3 |
| Draw | 1 |
| Loss | 0 |
IFL tie-breaker rules: what happens when teams are level on points?
When two or more clubs finish on equal points, the standard order of separation used on the standings page is:
- Goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded)
- Total goals scored
- Head-to-head results between the tied clubs, where the competition regulations apply it
This is why Nagaland United currently lead Gokulam Kerala FC. Both have three points, but Nagaland’s +2 beats Gokulam’s +1. In a promotion race, a single goal in a 4-0 win can end up deciding a title, so watch goal difference closely.
IFL 2026/27 Match Results So Far: Matchday 1
IFL 2026-27 Match Results
| Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | Real Kashmir FC vs Nagaland United SC | 1-3 | TRC Stadium, Srinagar |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Mohammedan SC vs Shillong Lajong FC | 0-1 | Naihati Football Stadium |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Gokulam Kerala FC vs Samaleswari SC | 3-2 | EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Rajasthan United FC vs Sreenidi Deccan FC | 0-1 | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Dempo SC vs FC Bengaluru United | 1-0 | Fatorda Stadium, Margao |
The headline result was the opener. Nagaland United, playing their first-ever IFL match, won 3-1 away at Real Kashmir. Vanlalhriatzuala scored twice and was named Man of the Match, and Nagaland now carry the best goal difference in the league. Gokulam Kerala’s 3-2 win over Samaleswari SC was the only high-scoring game of the opening round, while the other three results were all 1-0.
IFL 2026/27 Teams, Home Stadiums and Cities
The IFL Season 2026/27 features 11 clubs from different parts of India. The table below lists each team’s home stadium and city or region, helping readers identify where the clubs are based.
| Club | Home Stadium | City / Region |
|---|---|---|
| Real Kashmir FC | TRC Stadium | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Nagaland United SC | Chümoukedima Football Stadium | Dimapur, Nagaland |
| Mohammedan Sporting Club | Naihati Football Stadium | Naihati, West Bengal |
| Shillong Lajong FC | SSA Stadium | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Gokulam Kerala FC | EMS Corporation Stadium | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Samaleswari SC | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium | Rourkela, Odisha |
| Rajasthan United FC | Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Sreenidi Deccan FC | Deccan Arena | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Dempo SC | Fatorda Stadium | Margao, Goa |
| FC Bengaluru United | Bangalore Football Stadium | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Chanmari FC | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | Aizawl, Mizoram |
New Faces in 2026/27: Debutants, Licence Transfers and a Relegated Giant
The IFL entity map has shifted a lot since last season, and it helps to know who is who.
- Nagaland United SC are debutants who took over the licence of former champions Aizawl FC. They arrived with a bang, beating Real Kashmir 3-1 on day one.
- Samaleswari SC, based in Odisha, are also debutants and took over the licence of Delhi FC.
- FC Bengaluru United earned promotion from I-League 2, the third tier, and are playing in the IFL for the first time.
- Mohammedan Sporting Club became the first club relegated from the ISL after relegation came into effect, and they now fight to get back to the top flight.
- Real Kashmir FC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Rajasthan United FC, Sreenidi Deccan FC, Dempo SC and Chanmari FC complete the field.
Conclusion
The IFL 2026/27 points table is only a few days old, and Nagaland United currently sit on top with three points and a +2 goal difference. With ten of eleven clubs having played once, positions will shuffle quickly as Chanmari FC finally join the table on 6 November.
Bookmark this page, watch every matchday on DD Sports or Waves OTT, and remember that goal difference could decide the promotion race. Check back after every round for refreshed standings and fixtures.
FAQs
The season began on 30 October 2026 with Real Kashmir FC vs Nagaland United SC at TRC Stadium, Srinagar.
As of 2 November 2026, Nagaland United SC lead with three points and a +2 goal difference.
Goal difference comes first, then goals scored, then head-to-head results where the regulations apply.
Chanmari FC. Their first match is against Shillong Lajong FC on 6 November 2026.
On DD Sports, with live streaming on Waves OTT.
