Indian Super League 2019-20: The top-ranked football league in the country, Hero Indian Super League will kick start its sixth season, starting from October 20 2019, with two-time finalists Kerala Blasters FC taking on two-time champion Athletico Kolkata in the first match of the top division league.
Indian Super League Format
The enthralling football league will run from 20th October to 23 February 2020, hosting as many as 90 league phase matches, followed by the finals.
As many as 10 teams will play each other twice, home and away, for 18 matches in the league stage. The top four sides after the completion of the league stage matches will qualify for the playoffs. The top two teams post the qualifiers will meet in the final of the Indian Super League season six.
Indian Super League 2019-20 Squads
ATK:
Goalkeepers:
- Arindam Bhattcharja
- Avilash Paul
- Debjit Majumder
Defenders:
- Agustin Iniguez
- Anas Edathodika
- Ankit Mukherjee
- Carl McHugh
- John Johnson
- Prabir Das
- Pritam Kotal
- Ricky Lallawmawma
- Salam Singh
Midfielders:
- Ashis Pradhan
- Dario Vidosic
- Hitesh Sharma
- Javier Hernandez
- Jayesh Rane
- Komal Thatal
- Michael Regin
- Michael Soosairaj
- Pronay Halder
Forwards:
- Balwant Singh
- David Williams
- Jobby Justin
- Roy Krishna
Head Coach:
Antonio Lopez Habas
Bengaluru FC:
- Sunil Chhetri
- Ajay Chhetri
- Albert Serran
- Dimas Delgado
- Edmund Lalrindika
- Erik Paartalu
- Eugeneson Lyngdoh
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Gursimrat Singh
- Harmanjot Khabra
- Juanan
- Kean Lewis
- Manuel Onwu
- Nishu Kumar
- Rahul Bheke
- Rino Anto
- Sairuat Kima
- Semboi Haokip
- Udanta Singh
Chennaiyin FC:
Goalkeeper:
- Sanjiban Ghosh
Defenders:
- Eli Sabia
- Hendry Antonay
- Jerry Lalrinzuala
- Laldinliana Renthlei
- Mailson Alves
- Tondonba Singh
- Zohmingliana Ralte
Midfielder:
- Anirudh Thapa
- Edwin Vanspaul
- Germanpreet Singh
- Halicharan Narzary
- Nerijus
- Zonunmawia
Forwards:
- CK Vineeth
- Jeje Lalpekhlua
Head Coach:
John Gregory
Delhi Dynamos FC
Goalkeepers:
- Albino Gomes
- Ankit Bhuyan
- Arshdeep Singh
- Francisco Dorronsoro
- Shayam Roy
Defenders:
- Carlos Javier
- Gaurav Bora
- Jayananda Moiranthem
- Mohammad Dhot
- Narayan Das
- Rana Gharami
Midfielders:
- Bikramjit Singh
- Diawandou Diagne
- Xisco Hernandez
- Jerry Mawhmingthanga
- Marcos Tebar
- Martin Guedes
- Nandhakumar Sekar
- Romeo Fernandes
- Shubham Sarangi
- Vinit Rai
Forwards:
- Aridane Santana
- Daniel Lalhlimpuia
- Seiminmang Manchong
Head Coach:
- Josep Gombau
FC GOA:
Goalkeepers:
- Laxmikant Kattimani
- Mohammad Nawaz
Defenders:
- Aiban Dohling
- Carlon Pena
- Chinglensana Singh
- Lalhmangaihsanga
- Mohamed Ali
- Nirmal Chettri
- Mourtada Fall
- Seriton Fernandes
Midfielders:
- Ahmed Jahouh
- Brandon Fernandes
- Hugo Boumous
- Jackichand Singh
- Lenny Rodgrigues
- Mandar Rao Dessai
- Princeton Rebello
- Seiminlen Doungel
Forwards:
- Ferran Corominas
- Liston Colaco
- Manvir Singh
Head Coach:
- Sergio Lobera
Hyderabad FC:
Goalkeepers:
- Kamaljit Singh
Defenders:
- Gurtej Singh
- Lalchhuanmawia Fanai
- Sahil Panwar
Midfielders:
- Adil Khan
- Mohammed Yasir
- Rohit Kumar
- Shankar Sampingraj
Forwards:
- Marcelo Pereira
- Ashique Kuruniyan
- Nikhil Poojary
Head Coach:
- Phil Brown
Jamshedpur FC:
Goalkeepers:
- Rafique Ali
- Niraj Kumar
- Subrata Paul
Defenders:
- Augustin Fernandes
- Jitendra Singh
- Tiri
- Joyner Lourenco
- Karan Amin
- Keegan Pereira
- Narendra Gahlot
- Robin Gurung
Midfeilders:
- Aitor Mounroy
- Bikash Jairu
- Memo Moura
- Isaac Vanmalsawma
- Mobashir Rahman
- Noe Acosta
- Swarup Das
Forwards:
- Farukh Choudhary
- Piti
- Sumeet Passi
Head Coach:
- Antonio Iriondo
Kerala Blasters FC:
Goalkeepers:
- Bilal Husain Khan
- Shibinraj Kunniyil
- Sujith Sasikumar
- TP Rehenesh
Defenders:
- Abdul Hakku
- Gianni Zuiverloon
- Lalruatthara
- Mohamad Rakip
- Sandesh Jhingan
- Pritam Singh
Midfielders:
- Arjun Jayaraj
- Baoringdao Bodo
- Courage Pekuson
- Darren Caldeira
- Hrishi Dhath
- Jithin M.S
- Mario Arques
- Mouhamadou Gning
- Nikola Krcmarevic
- Nongdamba Naorem
- Prasanth Karuthadathathkuni
- Rahul Kannoly Praveen
- Sahal Abdul Samad
- Seityasen Singh
- Zayed Bin Waleed
Forwards:
- Bartholomew Ogbeche
- Sergio Cidoncha
- Slavisa Stojanovic
Head Coach:
- Eelco Schattorie
Mumbai City FC:
Goalkeepers:
- Amrinder Singh
- Kunal Sawant
- Ravi Kumar
Defenders:
- Davinder Singh
- Hmingthanmawia
- Mato Grgic
- Sarthak Golui
- Sauvik Chakrabarti
- Shubhasish Bose
Midfielders:
- Bipin Singh
- Mohammed Rafique
- Modou Sougou
- Paulo Machado
- Raynier Fernandes
- Rowlin Borges
- Sourav Das
- Surchandra Singh
Forwards:
- Alen Deory
- Amine Chermiti
- Diego Carlos
- Pranjal Bhumij
Head Coach:
- Jorge Costa
North East United FC:
Goalkeepers:
- Gurmeet
- Pawan Kumar
Defenders:
- Gurwinder Singh
- Reagan Singh
- Tim Tamang
- Pawan Kumar
- Provat Lakra
- Rakesh Pradhan
- Wayne Vaz
Midfielders:
- Federico Gallego
- Khumanthem Ninthoinganba Meetei
- Lalengmawia
- Lalrempuia Fanai
- Lalthathanga Khawlhring
- Milan Singh
- Nikhil Kadam
- Redeem Tlang
- Rupert Nongrum
Forwards:
- Kivi Zhimomi
Head Coach:
- TBA
Indian Super League 2019-20 Fixtures and Schedule
October
- October 20, 2019: Kerala Blasters FC vs ATK
- October 21, 2019: Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC
- October 22, 2019: Jamshedpur FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC
- October 23, 2019: FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC
- October 24, 2019: Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC
- October 25, 2019: ATK vs FC Pune City
- October 26, 2019: NorthEast United FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC
- October 27, 2019: Chennaiyin FC vs Mumbai City FC
- October 28, 2019: FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC
- October 29, 2019: Jamshedpur FC vs FC Pune City
- October 30, 2019: Chennaiyin FC vs ATK
- October 31, 2019: Mumbai City FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC
November
- November 1, 2019: NorthEast United FC vs FC Goa
- November 2, 2019: FC Pune City vs Kerala Blasters FC
- November 3, 2019: Jamshedpur FC vs Bengaluru FC
- November 6, 2019: FC Pune City vs NorthEast United FC
- November 7, 2019: Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa
- November 8, 2019: Kerala Blasters FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC
- November 9, 2019: ATK vs Jamshedpur FC
- November 10, 2019: Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC
- November 23, 2019: Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC
- November 24, 2019: Delhi Dynamos FC vs ATK
- November 25, 2019: Chennaiyin FC vs FC Pune City
- November 26, 2019: FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC
- November 27, 2019: NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC
- November 28, 2019: Chennaiyin FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC November 29, 2019: FC Pune City vs Bengaluru FC
- November 30, 2019: ATK vs Mumbai City FC
December
- December 1, 2019: Kerala Blasters FC vs FC Goa
- December 2, 2019: Jamshedpur FC vs NorthEast United FC
- December 4, 2019: Delhi Dynamos FC vs Bengaluru FC
- December 5, 2019: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters FC
- December 6, 2019: Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC
- December 7, 2019: NorthEast United FC vs ATK
- December 8, 2019: FC Pune City vs FC Goa
- December 11, 2019: Delhi Dynamos FC vs FC Pune City
- December 12, 2019: NorthEast United FC vs Chennaiyin FC
- December 13, 2019: Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC
- December 14, 2019: FC Goa vs ATK
- December 15, 2019: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC
- December 18, 2019: NorthEast United FC vs Bengaluru FC
- December 19, 2019: Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC
- December 20, 2019: Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala blasters
- December 21, 2019: FC Pune City vs ATK
- December 22, 2019: FC Goa vs Delhi Dynamos FC
- December 25, 2019: ATK vs Bengaluru FC
- December 26, 2019: Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa
- December 27, 2019: Delhi Dynamos FC vs Jamshedpur FC
- December 28, 2019: Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC
- December 29, 2019: Mumbai City FC vs FC Pune City
January
- January 2, 2020 | Thursday | NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC
- January 3, 2020 | Friday | Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa
- January 4, 2020 | Saturday | Mumbai City FC vs ATK
- January 5, 2020 | Sunday | | Kerala Blasters FC vs FC Pune City
- January 6, 2020 | Monday | Delhi Dynamos FC vs Chennaiyin FC
- January 8, 2020 | Wednesday | FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC
- January 9, 2020: Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur FC
- January 10, 2020: FC Pune city vs Chennaiyin FC
- January 11, 2020: Delhi Dynamos FC vs mumbai city fc
- January 12, 2020: ATK vs Kerala Blasters FC
- January 15, 2020: FC Pune City vs Delhi Dynamos FC
- January 16, 2020: Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC
- January 17, 2020: Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC
- January 18, 2020: ATK vs FC Goa
- January 19, 2020: Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters FC
- January 22, 2020: bengaluru fc vs Delhi Dynamos FC
- January 23, 2020: Chennaiyin FC vs Jamshedpur FC
- January 24, 2020: FC pune city vs mumbai city fc
- January 25, 2020: FC goa vs kerala blasters fc
- January 27, 2020: ATK vs NorthEast United FC
- January 29, 2020: Delhi Dynamos FC vs FC Goa
- January 30, 2020: Bengaluru FC vs FC Pune City
- January 31, 2020: Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC
February
- February 1, 2020: Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC
- February 2 2020: Jamshedpur FC vs ATK
- February 5, 2020: FC Goa vs FC Pune City
- February 6, 2020: Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC
- February 7, 2020 Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC
- February 8 2020: ATK vs Delhi Dynamos FC
- February 9, 2020: NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters FC
- February 12, 2020: FC Pune City vs Jamshedpur FC
- February 13, 2020: FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC
- February 14, 2020: Delhi Dynamos FC vs NorthEast United FC
- February 15, 2020: Kerala Blasters FC vs Bengaluru FC
- February 16 2020: ATK vs Chennaiyin FC
- February 19, 2020: jamshedpur fc vs fc goa
- February 20, 2020: NorthEast United FC vs fc pune city
- February 21, 2020: mumbai city fc vs chennaiyin fc
- February 22, 2020: Bengaluru fc vs atk
- February 23, 2020: delhi dynamos fc vs Kerala Blasters FC
India’s top-division football league, Indian Super League has successfully organised five seasons so far. The first season kicked off on October 12, 2014. ATK were crowned the champions in the inaugural season, while Chennaiyin FC won the second season.
Indian Super League 2014
Winner: Atletico Madrid
Runner Up: Kerala Blasters
2014 Indian Super League was the inaugural season of the top-division football league. The tournament began with Atletico Madrid Kolkata taking on Mumbai City in the first match. The final of the inaugural season of Indian Super League saw Atletico Madrid Kolkata squaring up with Kerala Blasters on 20th December. Athletico Madrid Kolkata won the final 1-0 with Mohammad Rafique being the lone goalscorer in the match.
Indian Super League 2015
Winner: Chennaiyin FC
Runner Up: FC Goa
The second season of Indian Super League kick-started on 3rd October and concluded on 20th December. The final match of the second season was held on 11 December between FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. Chennayin got the better off FC Goa 3-2 in the finals to be crowned as the champions of Indian Super League season 2.
Indian Super League 2016
WINNER: Atletico Madrid Kolkata
Runner Up: Kerala Blasters
Indian Super League 2016 was the third season of the top-division league. As many as 8 teams participated in the league. Indian Super League season third’s regular-season ran between 1 October and 4th December, while the finals began on 10th December and ran till 18th December. The final of Indian Super League 2016 was played between Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters, with the former winning the game in penalty shootout 4-3.
Indian Super League 2017-2018
Winners: Chennaiyin FC
Runner Up: Bengaluru Bulls
The 2017 Indian Super League is the fourth season of the top-division league, since its establishment in 2013. The 2017 Indian Super League featured as many as 10 teams with two new teams joining the league, Bengaluru and Jamshedpur. The regular season began on 17 November 2017 and concluded on 4th March 2018, while the finals held between 7 March and 17 Match 2018. Chennaiyin FC beat Bengaluru Bulls 3-2 in the finals to clinch the trophy for the second time in the history of the league.
Indian Super League 2018-2019
Winners: Bengaluru Bulls
Runner Up: FC GOA
The fifth season of the Indian Super League began on 29th September 2018. The League season ran between 29th September 2018 and 17 March 2019, while the finals. The defending champions Chennaiyin failed to qualify in the finals of the 2018-2019 Indian Super League. Bengaluru Bulls FC won their maiden title, beating FC Goa 1-0 in the final.
