ISL showdown: NorthEast United vs Jamshedpur FC and Inter Kashi's Mumbai City test
Two key Indian Super League (ISL) clashes are set for Sunday, March 15, 2026. NorthEast United FC will take on second-placed Jamshedpur FC in Guwahati, while Inter Kashi hosts Mumbai City FC in Kolkata. Both matches promise tight competition as teams push for early-season momentum.
NorthEast United FC will face Jamshedpur FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, with kick-off at 17:00 IST. The hosts sit 10th in the table with just 3 points, while Jamshedpur FC holds second place with 12 points after three unbeaten matches. Historically, Jamshedpur has a slight edge, winning 7 of their 17 meetings compared to NorthEast's 4, with 6 draws.
NorthEast United forward Lalrinzuala is eager to make an impact in his first home game of the season. Head coach Juan Pedro Benali, returning to Guwahati after nearly a year, expects a tough challenge against a well-organised Jamshedpur side. Meanwhile, Jamshedpur's midfielder Nikola Stojanović highlighted the team's strong spirit and mutual support, a sentiment echoed by head coach Owen Coyle, who credited their perfect start to collective effort. Later in the evening, Inter Kashi will host Mumbai City FC at Kolkata's Kishore Bharati Krirangan, starting at 19:30 IST. Inter Kashi, currently sixth with 5 points, faces a Mumbai side sitting fourth with 8 points and an unbeaten record. Both matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports TEN 2 and streamed on FanCode.
The results of these fixtures could shift the early standings in the ISL. NorthEast United will aim to climb from the bottom, while Jamshedpur looks to maintain their strong form. In Kolkata, Inter Kashi and Mumbai City FC will battle to strengthen their positions in the top half of the table.
