| # | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Bengal | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 26 |
W
W
D
D
W
|
| 2 | Mohun Bagan | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 26 |
W
D
D
D
W
|
| 3 | Mumbai City | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 25 |
L
D
L
W
W
|
| 4 | Bengaluru | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 23 |
D
D
D
W
W
|
| 5 | Jamshedpur | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 22 |
L
W
W
L
D
|
| 6 | Punjab | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 22 |
D
W
D
W
L
|
| 7 | Goa | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 20 |
W
W
L
D
L
|
| 8 | Kerala Blasters | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 17 |
D
W
W
W
W
|
| 9 | NorthEast United | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -5 | 16 |
L
L
W
W
W
|
| 10 | Inter Kashi | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 13 |
L
L
D
D
L
|
| 11 | Odisha | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 22 | -8 | 11 |
L
D
W
L
D
|
| 12 | SC Delhi | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 11 |
D
D
L
D
L
|
| 13 | Chennaiyin | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 9 |
D
L
L
L
L
|
| 14 | Mohammedan | 13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 32 | -25 | 3 |
D
D
L
L
L
|
The ISL 2026 season is barely underway, but the early ISL points table already offers a fascinating snapshot of intent, execution, and early-season nerves.
After the opening round of fixtures, traditional heavyweights have wasted no time stamping authority, while a few contenders are already playing catch-up.
ISL Standings And Rankings
From clinical finishing to disciplined defensive displays, Matchweek 1 has set the tone for what promises to be another fiercely competitive Indian Super League campaign.
Tournament Format & Points System
To understand the ISL points table better, here’s how the league works:
- League Stage: Each team plays home-and-away fixtures across the season.
- Points System:
- Win = 3 points
- Draw = 1 point
- Loss = 0 points
- Tie-breaker: Goal Difference (GD) separates teams at the same level on points.
- Playoffs: The top teams at the end of the league stage qualify for the knockout rounds to decide the ISL champion.
Consistency is everything. In a competition where even mid-table teams can beat title contenders on their day, depth and discipline decide seasons.
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Conclusion: A Long Road Ahead
It’s early days, but the ISL points table already hints at familiar narratives: traditional giants asserting dominance, ambitious challengers testing the waters, and a few clubs scrambling to recover.
If Matchweek 1 is anything to go by, expect tight contests, late drama, and constant reshuffling of positions. As any seasoned ISL follower knows, the table in February rarely resembles the table in October.
One round down. Thirteen teams with everything still to play for.
And if you love Indian football, you know that’s exactly how it should be.
