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.
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1-1-1, 4th in Indian I-League
I-League clubs request PM to 'intervene and save Indian football'
In a letter signed by the managing director of Mohun Bagan, six I-League clubs have urged the Prime Minister to "probe the AIFF's functioning"
What is the I-League-AIFF showdown all about?
What do these teams want? What is the AIFF's stance? What next? ESPN has you covered.
Nestor's Beckham moment has Chennai City dreaming
Nestor Gordillo's wonder strike started it all as Chennai City routed Mohun Bagan to get one hand on the i-league trophy
Chennai City flying under the radar in adopted home Coimbatore
The I-League functions at a surprising level of anonymity in Coimbatore, leaders Chennai City's adopted home city. But that is slowly changing.
Bagan's visit to Chennai a tale of contrasting seasons
Not only are Chennai favourites to beat Bagan, the fixture itself tells the story of the two teams' contrasting seasons.
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.
Mohun Bagan coach quits after Real Kashmir loss
Mohun Bagan coach Shankarlal Chakraborty resigned from the job after the team's 2-1 loss to Real Kashmir FC on Sunday.
The Kolkata derby: Middle of the table, talk of the town
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are both a long way away from a title challenge, but that won't stop Sunday's clash from being another intense affair.
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.
Five surprise Indian picks for four-nation tournament
Stephen Constantine has called up a few surprising names -- including two near-rookies and a GK with just 172 minutes of competitive football.
The other big I-League story: decline of the Kolkata giants
With no Bengaluru FC in the fray this season, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal were expected to dominate the I-League. So, what went wrong?
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?
Sen: Bagan's intent shines through in derby win
Mohun Bagan can launch a genuine title challenge if they recreate Sunday's energy with more consistency, writes Debayan Sen.
'I don't have the mentality to continue' - Sanjoy Sen
Sanjoy Sen has stepped down as Mohun Bagan coach, following his team's 2-1 defeat at the hands of a 10-man Chennai City FC in a home match on Tuesday.
By the numbers: Bagan soar past 600 goals in national league
As Mohun Bagan becomes only the third team to score 600 goals in NFL/I-League history, ESPN looks at a few interesting numbers behind the feat.
Laldanmawia, Chencho I-League's standout players so far
A month into the new season, Debayan Sen picks his five best players from the 2017-18 I-League so far.
Best of Mohun Bagan's I-League century
Mohun Bagan became the second club after East Bengal to complete a century of wins in the I-League after a 5-0 win against Churchill Brothers
Derby turnout shows there's still life in Kolkata clubs
I-League's future might be uncertain, but the turnout for Sunday's derby proved there's plenty of life still left in the old Kolkata clubs.
Clubs' fortunes wane, but Kolkata derby remains a way of life
Mohun Bagan and East Bengal may have lost several players to the ISL, but that hardly matters for die-hard fans of the Kolkata derby.
Meet Bapi Maji, Kolkata's ultimate football fan
While the city's legacy clubs struggle with modern game's demands, Maji battles cancer & financial difficulties to follow his club across the country.
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.
2019-20 IIL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bengal | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 |
| Churchill Brothers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Gokulam Kerala FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| Mohun Bagan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 |
| Aizawl FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Minerva Punjab | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Chennai City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| NEROCA FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Real Kashmir | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Indian Arrows | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| TRAU FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
2019-20 Team LeadersIndian I-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsIndian I-League
Goal Difference2Tied-3rd
Goals Scored63rd
Assists0Tied-4th
Goals Conceded4Tied-7th