ISL
Squad reads, venue notes and the editor reads on the playoff picture each ISL season.
Upcoming fixtures
Apr 17: Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC, Mumbai Football Arena - 7:30 PM IST. Apr 19: Kerala Blasters vs Chennaiyin FC, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - 7:30 PM IST. Apr 21: FC Goa vs NorthEast United, Fatorda Stadium - 7:30 PM IST. The live widget refreshes every 30 seconds.
Live widget: in-game stats
The ISL live scorecard opens 30 minutes before kick-off with confirmed line-ups. xG per shot updates with each shot. Possession splits by thirds; pass completion by zone.
Substitutions appear with minute markers. Yellow and red cards are colour-coded. VAR is used in playoff and knockout fixtures; league-stage games do not use VAR.
Stoppage-time and VAR handling
ISL matches follow the AIFF standard for stoppage time. The standard is 2-4 minutes per half. VAR is used in playoff and knockout fixtures from the 2023-24 season onwards; league-stage games do not use VAR. The fourth official's board updates at the 45th and 90th minute.
Standings view
Top three (as of Apr 14): Mumbai City FC 41 pts, Mohun Bagan 38 pts, Goa 35 pts. AFC Champions League 2: top two. Playoff zone: top six. Relegation: bottom one (replaced via promotion playoff).
Editor's note
The desk's live widget covers every ISL fixture, including playoff and knockout legs. Refresh cadence: 30 seconds during play. Coverage note: red cards and penalties are flagged in the scorecard header within 60 seconds. The desk publishes expected XI 60 minutes before kick-off.
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