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ISL 2026-27: Punjab FC targets unbeaten run against Mohun Bagan

Punjab FC faces Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their fourth Indian Super League match at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

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Punjab FC aims to extend its unbeaten streak against Mohun Bagan in ISL 2026-27. Lokmat Times reported the match takes place on Saturday at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

Key takeaways

  • Punjab FC is second with seven points from three matches
  • Mohun Bagan is fifth with six points from three matches
  • Punjab FC won 3-2 against Churchill Brothers SC, with Sanathoi Singh scoring in the 95th minute
  • Mohun Bagan won 1-0 against Chennaiyin FC, with Manvir Singh scoring in the 85th minute
  • Punjab FC has never beaten Mohun Bagan in the ISL

Punjab FC will play Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their fourth match of ISL 2026-27 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday, Lokmat Times reported. Punjab FC is second in the table with seven points from three matches, while Mohun Bagan is fifth with six points from the same number of games.

Recent form and league context

Punjab FC has never secured a win against Mohun Bagan in the ISL, according to Lokmat Times. The match offers Punjab a chance to rewrite history while maintaining its unbeaten run. Both teams are in the top five of the league table.

Previous results

Punjab FC's recent form includes a 3-2 win over Churchill Brothers SC in Goa, where Sanathoi Singh netted the winner in the 95th minute. Mohun Bagan secured a 1-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC in Kolkata, with Manvir Singh scoring in the 85th minute. Lokmat Times reported Coach Pavlos Dermitzakis has been praised for tactical substitutions and late goals.

Coach and captain comments

Tomorrow's game is demanding against a strong team, one of the biggest clubs in the country. We are prepared to compete for a positive result and continue our good start.

Greek coaching duel

The match will also see a fascinating Greek duel between Dermitzakis and his compatriot Panagiotis Dilimperis, the former Punjab FC coach now at the helm of Mohun Bagan. Despite their friendship, Dermitzakis emphasized, On the touchline, each coach will be looking out only for what is best for their own team.

Defensive concerns and squad depth

Conceding goals bothers us, but we are actively working on it. Captain Nikhil Prabhu highlighted the importance of squad depth, emphasizing the crucial role of players coming off the bench. Prabhu, who has returned to his central defender role, assured, We've analyzed our mistakes, worked on them, and are ready for this game.

What happens next

The fixture takes place at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday, as stated by Lokmat Times. Punjab FC will seek to continue its upward trajectory and extend its unbeaten streak against Mohun Bagan.

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