I-League 2019-20: Which team has the edge?
Who are the favourites for a title challenge? Who is most likely to get relegated? Here is ESPN's primer on all 11 clubs.
2019 Schedule
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2-2-3, 9th in Indian I-League
Eight clubs 'seek answers' from AIFF on future of I-League
Eight of 11 clubs have written to AIFF president Praful Patel requesting a meeting on February 20 to "seek answers" regarding the I-League's future.
I-League predictions: Mohun Bagan to pip East Bengal for title
Which teams run the danger of relegation? Could there be a surprise title contender? ESPN predicts the final league standings for the season ahead.
Rewind: I-League's dramatic final day
With four teams in contention for the title until the last kick, the I-League's final day was not short on drama on the final day. Here's a recap.
Advantage Minerva but 'predicting is difficult'
Five current and former footballers tell ESPN who among Minerva, NEROCA, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are most likely to win the I-League.
Minerva ahead but title race alive till last kick of season
March 8 is the final day of the I-League season and four teams still have a mathematical chance of winning the title.
The I-League's four-horse race
As things stands, four teams - NEROCA, Minerva, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan -- are in with a shot at the title. Who has the most favourable odds?
I-League set to kick off under ISL's shadow
With two leagues running simultaneously, I-League will find it increasingly difficult to compete with ISL, but there's hope for younger players.
Aizawl begin I-League defence at East Bengal
Defending champions Aizawl FC begin their title defence away to East Bengal, while the first Kolkata derby of the season will take place on Dec 2.
2019-20 IIL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohun Bagan | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 |
| Minerva Punjab | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 14 |
| TRAU FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 |
| Churchill Brothers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Gokulam Kerala FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| East Bengal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Aizawl FC | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Chennai City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| NEROCA FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 8 |
| Real Kashmir | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| Indian Arrows | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 4 |
2019-20 Team LeadersIndian I-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsIndian I-League
Goal Difference-310th
Goals Scored89th
Assists110th
Goals Conceded11Tied-8th