The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to resume on October 17, following a short pause due to the international break in October. During this break, many players joined their national teams, while others enjoyed some downtime.
Several foreign players took part in local festivities like Durga Puja and Navaratri or travelled home to be with their families. The action-packed league returns with NorthEast United taking on Chennaiyin FC, kicking off Matchweek 5 of the 2024-25 season.

Unmissable Fixtures of Matchweek 5
As ISL returns, Matchweek 5 promises some thrilling encounters, starting with a highly anticipated match on October 19-the first Kolkata Derby of the season between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. Despite East Bengal's struggles this season, they will head into this game with renewed confidence.
Mohun Bagan, fresh from a 3-0 win against city rivals Mohammedan SC, will be looking to maintain their momentum. The Kolkata Derby is always a high-stakes clash, and this one is sure to be a must-watch for fans. Another standout fixture will be the clash of the table-toppers between Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC.
Both teams are in fine form, with Bengaluru securing three wins and a draw in their first four games, while Punjab FC has won three of their four matches. With both sides competing for the top spot on the table, this match could determine the early-season leader, making it one of the most exciting fixtures of the week.
ISL Matchweek 5 Schedule
| Match | Date | Team | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Thu, Oct 17, 2024 | NorthEast United FC vs Chennaiyin FC | 7:30 PM | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| Match 2 | Fri, Oct 18, 2024 | Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC | 7:30 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Match 3 | Sat, Oct 19, 2024 | FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC | 5:00 PM | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa |
| Match 4 | Sat, Oct 19, 2024 | East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 7:30 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Match 5 | Sun, Oct 20, 2024 | Mohammedan SC vs Kerala Blasters FC | 7:30 PM | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| Match 6 | Mon, Oct 21, 2024 | Jamshedpur FC vs Hyderabad FC | 7:30 PM | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
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ISL 2024-25 Points Table Before Matchweek 5
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Pts | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
| Punjab FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| Jamshedpur | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Mohun Bagan | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Goa | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| NorthEast United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kerala Blasters | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chennaiyin | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Odisha | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -1 |
| Mohammedan SC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 |
| Mumbai City | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Hyderabad | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -5 |
| East Bengal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -5 |