May 4, 2024 saw Mumbai City FC clinching their second Indian Super League (ISL) trophy in a 3-1 defeat of Mohun Bagan SG at the home ground of the latter – the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. This was again established as the Mumbai City FC‘s comeback to displace its preceding stature in the ISL as a champion team bolstered by the euphoria occasioned by the ISL Cup in the precedential season of 2020-2021. In this article we will explore isl games and its matches overview.
ISL Games Overview
Thus, the 2023-24 ISL season was the tenth season of the league and took place from September 21, 2023, to April 2024. The season was also remembered when the first team from I-Leagues, Punjab FC joined the Indian Super League, which made the total number of teams 12. There is a round robin where the two teams have to face each other 22 times each and then the playoffs.
Key Highlights:
- Start Date: September 21, 2023
- End Date: April 2024
- Teams Participating: 12
- Total Matches Played: 132 league matches + 7 playoff matches
- Promoted Team: Punjab FC (from 2022-23 I-League)
2023-24 ISL Games: A Glimpse of the Knockout Stage
The playoffs consisted of seven exciting games that led to the championship game. Below is a table summarizing the results of these crucial encounters:
| Match | Result | Venue | Date | Time (IST) |
| Final (Mohun Bagan SG vs Mumbai City FC) | 1 – 3 | Kolkata | Sat, 4th May | 7:30 PM |
| Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa (Semifinal 2 Second Leg) | 2 – 0 | Mumbai | Mon, 29th Apr | 7:30 PM |
| Mohun Bagan SG vs Odisha FC (Semifinal 1 Second Leg) | 2 – 0 | Kolkata | Sun, 28th Apr | 7:30 PM |
| FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC (Semifinal 2 First Leg) | 2 – 3 | Goa | Wed, 24th Apr | 7:30 PM |
| Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan SG (Semifinal 1 First Leg) | 2 – 1 | Bhubaneshwar | Tue, 23rd Apr | 7:30 PM |
| FC Goa vs Chennaiyin (Knockout 2) | 2 – 1 | Goa | Sat, 20th Apr | 7:30 PM |
| Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters (Knockout 1) | 2 – 1 | Bhubaneshwar | Fri, 19th Apr | 7:30 PM |
ISL Games 2023-24 League Standings
Throughout the regular season, each of the 12 teams played 22 matches (home and away against every other team). The table below shows the final standings, as of April 16, 2024:
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Mohun Bagan SG (Q) | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 47 | 26 | +21 | 48 |
| 2 | Mumbai City FC (Q) | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 42 | 19 | +23 | 47 |
| 3 | FC Goa (Q) | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 21 | +18 | 45 |
| 4 | Odisha FC (Q) | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 23 | +12 | 39 |
| 5 | Kerala Blasters (Q) | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 31 | +1 | 33 |
| 6 | Chennaiyin FC (Q) | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 36 | -10 | 27 |
| 7 | NorthEast United | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 34 | -4 | 26 |
| 8 | Punjab FC | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 24 |
| 9 | East Bengal FC | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 24 |
| 10 | Bengaluru FC | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 34 | -14 | 22 |
| 11 | Jamshedpur FC | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 32 | -5 | 21 |
| 12 | Hyderabad FC | 22 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 10 | 43 | -33 | 8 |
Key Factor:
- Q = Qualified for Playoffs
- GF = Goals For
- GA = Goals Against
- GD = Goal Difference
2023-24 ISL Participating Teams
The Twelve teams competed in the 2023–24 ISL season, consisting of one newly promoted team and eleven returning teams from the previous campaign. Punjab FC made history as the first club to gain promotion from the I-League to the ISL. Below is a list of the teams, with their standings from the 2022-23 season in parentheses:
| Team | 2022-23 Season Standings |
| Bengaluru FC | 4th |
| Chennaiyin | 8th |
| East Bengal | 9th |
| FC Goa | 7th |
| Hyderabad FC | 2nd |
| Jamshedpur | 10th |
| Kerala Blasters | 5th |
| Mohun Bagan SG | 3rd (Champions) |
| Mumbai City | 1st (Premiers) |
| NorthEast United | 11th |
| Odisha FC | 6th |
| Punjab FC (Promoted) | Winner of 2022-23 I-League |
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The 2023-24 ISL Games was broadcasted on the Sports 18 Network, making it accessible to a vast audience across India. Fans could also stream the matches live on the Jio Cinema app, ensuring that the action was available on multiple platforms.
| Broadcasting Details | Platforms |
| TV Broadcast | Sports 18 Network |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema App |
Conclusion
The 2023-24 ISL Games was also historic for being the ten years of the formation and successful running of the Indian football leagues. The final match of the Mumbai City FC against the Mohun Bagan SG was the icing on the cake of the entertaining season with a great amount of tension, outstanding performance, and rivalry. Criticizing and sometimes ridiculing the state of Indian football, for the Punjab FC and the continual expansion of the ISL it keeps being a source of hope for competitive football development in the nation.
FAQ’s
Ans. Mumbai City FC won the 2023-24 ISL title by defeating Mohun Bagan SG 3-1 in the final.
Ans. The 2023-24 ISL season started on September 21, 2023, and ended in April 2024.
Ans. A total of 12 teams participated, including Punjab FC, the first team promoted from the I-League.
Ans. The Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata hosted the championship match.
Ans. The ISL matches broadcasted on Jio Cinema App And Sports 18 Network.
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