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Chennai City FC

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Founded: 1946 (Nethaji Sports Club)
Ground: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore
Capacity: 30,000
Owners: Rohit Ramesh, R Krishnakumar
President: Rohit Ramesh
Coach: Satyasagara
League: I-League
2020-21 I-League: Finished 3rd (5 teams)
(Group B Relegation Round)
2019–20 I-League: 7th (11 teams)

Indian Football League (IFL) Table

2026-27
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1Gokulam Kerala FC22006422
2Dempo SC22006312
3Shillong Lajong FC21104211
4Sreenidi Deccan FC21104211
5Nagaland United SC11003312
6FC Bengaluru United21013440
7Chanmari FC10101110
8Real Kashmir FC2011124-2
9Mohammedan SC2002035-2
10Samaleswari SC2002035-2
11Rajasthan United FC2002002-2

Indian Football League (IFL) Fixtures & Results

2026-27
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October 30 2026leagueReal Kashmir FC1-3Nagaland United FC58′ Rohmingthanga (OG)3′ Jh Remlala, 21′ 74′ Vanlalhriatzuala KTRC Stadium, Srinagar
October 31 2026leagueMohammedan SC0-1Shillong Lajong FC90′ Nelson RymbaiKalyani Stadium, Kolkata
October 31 2026leagueGokulam Kerala FC3-2Samaleswari SC16′ 90’+7 Crislan Henrique Da Silva De Sousa, 25′ Makan Winkle Chothe75′ Mohammed Rafi (OG), 90′ Jorge Rolando Pereyra DiazEMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode
November 1 2026leagueRajasthan United FC0-1Sreenidi Deccan FC66′ Nishu KumarVidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur
November 1 2026leagueDempo SC1-0FC Bengaluru United90’+8 Uzziel Yaw Asomaning BuduPJN Stadium, Goa
November 5 2026leagueSamaleswari SC1-2Dempo SC82′ Kartik Choudhary28′ Richmond Kwasi Owusu, 58′ Laximanrao RaneBirsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela
November 6 2026leagueFC Bengaluru United4-3Mohammedan SC15′ Marat Tareck, 19′ Gautam A Virwani, 53′ Ngangbam Naocha Singh, 90’+1 Akshunna Tyagi26′ Maharabam Maxion, 58′ Lalthankima, 78′ F LalremsangaBangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru
November 6 2026leagueShillong Lajong FC1-1Chanmari FC78′ Abelson Jachi24′ Joedson Dos SantosSSA Stadium, Shillong
November 7 2026leagueRajasthan United FC0-1Gokulam Kerala FC68′ Crislan Henrique Da Silva De SousaVidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur
November 7 2026leagueReal Kashmir FC1-1Sreenidi Deccan FC19′ Thabiso Nelson Brown52′ David Castaneda MunozTRC Stadium, Srinagar
November 13 2026leagueShillong Lajong FC18:30Sreenidi Deccan FCSSA Stadium, Shillong
November 14 2026leagueFC Bengaluru United16:00Real Kashmir FCBangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru
November 14 2026leagueNagaland United FC18:30Gokulam Kerala FCChümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur
November 15 2026leagueDempo SC16:00Chanmari FCPJN Stadium, Goa
November 15 2026leagueSamaleswari SC18:30Rajasthan United FCBirsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela
November 18 2026leagueFC Bengaluru United18:30Sreenidi Deccan FCBangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru
November 19 2026leagueDempo SC16:00Shillong Lajong FCPJN Stadium, Goa
November 19 2026leagueSamaleswari SC18:30Nagaland United FCBirsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela
November 20 2026leagueRajasthan United FC16:00Chanmari FCVidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur
November 20 2026leagueMohammedan SC18:30Gokulam Kerala FCKalyani Stadium, Kolkata
November 23 2026leagueReal Kashmir FC18:30Dempo SCTRC Stadium, Srinagar
November 24 2026leagueSamaleswari SC16:00FC Bengaluru UnitedBirsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela
November 24 2026leagueSreenidi Deccan FC18:30Chanmari FCDeccan Arena, Hyderabad
November 25 2026leagueMohammedan SC16:00Rajasthan United FCKalyani Stadium, Kolkata
November 25 2026leagueShillong Lajong FC18:30Nagaland United FCSSA Stadium, Shillong
November 29 2026leagueShillong Lajong FC18:30Rajasthan United FCSSA Stadium, Shillong
November 30 2026leagueSreenidi Deccan FC16:00Gokulam Kerala FCDeccan Arena, Hyderabad
November 30 2026leagueNagaland United FC18:30Dempo SCChümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur
December 1 2026leagueReal Kashmir FC16:00Samaleswari SCTRC Stadium, Srinagar
December 1 2026leagueChanmari FC18:30Mohammedan SCRajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl
December 7 2026leagueChanmari FC18:30Nagaland United FCRajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl
December 8 2026leagueDempo SC16:00Rajasthan United FCPJN Stadium, Goa
December 8 2026leagueGokulam Kerala FC18:30Real Kashmir FCEMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode
December 9 2026leagueFC Bengaluru United16:00Shillong Lajong FCBangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru
December 9 2026leagueMohammedan SC18:30Samaleswari SCKalyani Stadium, Kolkata
December 13 2026leagueSamaleswari SC18:30Shillong Lajong FCBirsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela
December 14 2026leagueRajasthan United FC16:00FC Bengaluru UnitedVidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur
December 14 2026leagueReal Kashmir FC18:30Mohammedan SCTRC Stadium, Srinagar
December 15 2026leagueChanmari FC16:00Gokulam Kerala FCRajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl
December 15 2026leagueNagaland United FC18:30Sreenidi Deccan FCChümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur
December 18 2026leagueFC Bengaluru United18:30Chanmari FCBangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru
December 19 2026leagueGokulam Kerala FC16:00Shillong Lajong FCEMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode
December 19 2026leagueNagaland United FC18:30Mohammedan SCChümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur
December 20 2026leagueReal Kashmir FC16:00Rajasthan United FCTRC Stadium, Srinagar
December 20 2026leagueSreenidi Deccan FC18:30Dempo SCDeccan Arena, Hyderabad
January 2 2027leagueChanmari FC18:30Real Kashmir FCRajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl
January 3 2027leagueSreenidi Deccan FC16:00Samaleswari SCDeccan Arena, Hyderabad
January 3 2027leagueFC Bengaluru United18:30Gokulam Kerala FCBangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru
January 4 2027leagueMohammedan SC16:00Dempo SCKalyani Stadium, Kolkata
January 4 2027leagueNagaland United FC18:30Rajasthan United FCChümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur
January 8 2027leagueChanmari FC18:30Samaleswari SCRajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl
January 9 2027leagueDempo SC16:00Gokulam Kerala FCPJN Stadium, Goa
January 9 2027leagueNagaland United FC18:30FC Bengaluru UnitedChümoukedima Football Stadium, Dimapur
January 10 2027leagueSreenidi Deccan FC16:00Mohammedan SCDeccan Arena, Hyderabad
January 10 2027leagueShillong Lajong FC18:30Real Kashmir FCSSA Stadium, Shillong
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Chennaiyin FC sign local lads Lijo Francis and Jockson Dhas05-Jul-22Chennaiyin FC have signed former Chennai City FC players Lijo Francis and Jockson Dhas on two-year contracts ahead of the upcoming season.
I-League 2021-22 to kick off on December 26 2021; Fixtures & format are out07-Dec-21I-League 2021-22 season will kick-off at the Mohun Bagan Ground in Kolkata on December 26, 2021 with TRAU FC taking on the Indian Arrows.
Chennai City FC denied exemption to play in the I-League; Kenkre FC to replace them04-Dec-21I-League 2021-22: Chennai City FC were denied exemption after failing to meet most of the mandatory AIFF club licensing regulations.
I-League 2021-22 likely to be held mid-December in Kolkata, I-League Qualifiers 2021-22 (2nd Division League) in September in Bangalore26-Jun-21I-League 2021-22 likely to be held mid-December in Kolkata, I-League Qualifiers 2021-22 (2nd Division League) in September in Bangalore.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Final Round]30-Mar-21Gokulam Kerala FC are the champions of the I-League for the first time. Plus, the end of season awards – official and unofficial.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 15]23-Mar-21It’s a three-horse race in the I-League as Gokulam Kerala, TRAU, and Churchill Brothers are level on points with one match to play.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 14]18-Mar-21This week it’s all about Komron Tursanov as TRAU FC top the I-League table, while Churchill Brothers and Gokulam Kerala drop points.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 13]13-Mar-21Bidyashagar Singh is a one-man strike force, Churchill Brothers defence has been breached and Mason Robertson is a striker-cum-defender.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 11&12]08-Mar-21Churchill Brothers are on the verge of lifting their third title while the Scots of Real Kashmir have been lost in translation.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 10]26-Feb-21Mohammedan SC’s last gasp win will see them slug it out with TRAU and Aizawl FC for a top six spot. Also, Mason Robertson has been bossing around the I-League.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 9]20-Feb-21Yan Law wins the Yan Law Derby prompting Mohammedan to sack their coach.. Meanwhile, the mid-table is getting crowded. Also, Songpu Singsit hits the right note as a backup.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 7 & 8]17-Feb-21Goals galore as Punjab and Kashmir are at the top of the I-League. Meanwhile, Mohammedan signed Manzi, lost to Indian Arrows and allowed 22-year old teenager Gaurav Mukhi on the field.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 6]04-Feb-21I-League coaches are classy in interviews; Elvedin Škrijelj is a Slav to the grind. Plus, Alfred Jaryan should be an honorary Mizo.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 5]31-Jan-21Gokulam Kerala enters FIFA’s naughty list and is the I-League a knockout tournament? Plus, why would a club name itself after a road?
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 4]25-Jan-21Absolute shithousery in the I-League be it the Kolkata giants finally paying players’ salaries, a fight over a spot kick, or celebrating a drab 0-0 draw.
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 3]21-Jan-21COVID-19 debuts in the I-League; Yan Law makes a comeback; Stanly opts to attend a wedding. Plus – a golazo. 
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 1 & Round 2]15-Jan-21Two teams enjoy power of immunity in the 2020-21 I-League season. Also, a record-breaking goal in the opening rounds.
New rules, new format, fixtures/schedule and league table for the 2020-21 I-League08-Jan-21The upcoming season of the I-League will see a breakaway from the league format where teams play each other twice.
I-League: Chennai City FC appoint Satyasagara as the new Head Coach10-Dec-20Chennai City FC have appointed former assistant coach Satyasagara as the new head coach for the upcoming season of the I-League.
The 2020-21 I-League will commence on January 9, 2021 in Kolkata07-Nov-20AIFF has announced that the 2020-21 I-League will commence on January 9, 2021 in Kolkata.
Former Mohun Bagan fullback Gurjinder Kumar and Ex-Chennai City FC midfielder Mashoor Shereef join Northeast United FC01-Nov-20Northeast United FC have signed former Mohun Bagan fullback Gurjinder Kumar and ex-Chennai City FC midfielder Mashoor Shereef ahead of ISL 7.
Chennai City FC fullback Ajith Kumar joins Bengaluru FC on a three-year-deal22-Aug-20Bengaluru FC have brought onboard Chennai City FC fullback Ajith Kumar on a three-year contract to replace Nishu Kumar.
Fear and Loathing in the I-League22-Mar-20Since its inaugural edition in 2007, a total of 32 teams have participated in the I-League; 13 years later, their very existence is at stake!
Chennai City FC Set to host first-ever AFC competition in Chennai05-Mar-20Chennai City Football Club (CCFC) are all set to play their first Asian Football Confederation (AFC) cup game in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai.
I-League 2019-20 Round 1 Roundup [30/11-04/12]04-Dec-19Churchill Brothers win big, while Gokulam Kerala fans are awesome. Chennai City begin their defense of the I-League with a win. Also, shaky cameraman on DSport and Round Glass Punjab FC
Football is a way of life in Vada Chennai’s Vyasarpadi06-Oct-19In Vada Chennai, the beautiful game is intertwined with the history of the place and through football, the folks here seek respite from the prejudices that cloud their little neighbourhood.
Chennai City FC sign Spanish winger Adolfo Miranda Araujo24-Aug-19The I-League champions Chennai City FC have signed 29-year-old Spanish winger Adolfo Miranda Araujo on a two-year-deal for the upcoming season.
Delhi Dynamos add 20-year-old I-League winning defender Gaurav Bora to their ranks28-Jun-19Delhi Dynamos FC have announced the signing of 20-year-old defender Gaurav Bora from FC Pune City for the upcoming ISL 2019-20 season.
ATK sign the Michael brothers and Irishman Carl McHugh29-May-19ATK have announced the signings of Michael Soosairaj from Jamshedpur FC, Michael Regin from Chennai City FC and Carl McHugh from Motherwell FC.
Chennaiyin FC sign Edwin Sydney Vanspaul from I-League Champions Chennai City FC17-May-19Chennaiyin FC have announced the signing of 26-year-old midfielder/fullback Edwin Sydney Vanspaul from the 2018-19 I-League Champions Chennai City FC.
Tactical Preview: Chennai City FC & FC Goa: What’s the Difference?08-Apr-19Ahead of the Hero Super Cup semi-final clash between Chennai City FC and FC Goa, here’s a look at what makes them tick – two sides which are similar in philosophy, but differ in execution.
Hero Super Cup Quarterfinal I: Bengaluru FC vs Chennai City FC: All Things Considered05-Apr-19A Super Cup final in its own right, the quarterfinal encounter between the I-League and Indian Super League champions ended in a win for Chennai City FC in a tightly contested battle at the Kalinga Stadium.
The 2018/19 I-League End of Season Awards13-Mar-19We look back at some of the best (and worst) the 2018/19 I-League season had to offer.
AIFF launch an inquiry into the Chennai City FC vs Minerva Punjab FC game13-Mar-19The All India Football Federation have launched an enquiry into the Chennai City FC – Minerva Punjab championship decider after the match commissioner Balasubramanaiam raised concerns and indicated that the match was “not played in its true spirit.”
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 20 [08/03-09/03]10-Mar-19Chennai City FC win their first-ever I-League championship with a 3-1 win over defending champions Minerva Punjab FC. East Bengal’s 2-1 over Gokulam Kerala saw them finish a point behind the league winners.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 19 [28/02-04/03]05-Mar-19Chennai City FC stumble against Churchill Brothers FC to give East Bengal FC a chance to snatch the I-League trophy away from the table toppers.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 18 [22/02-25/02]25-Feb-19Chennai City FC inched closer to winning their maiden I-League title after an emphatic win over Mohun Bagan, while their closest rivals East Bengal FC and Real Kashmir FC dropped points.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 17 [11/02-18/02]18-Feb-19Pedro Manzi scores five goals in two matches to keep Chennai City FC on top of the 2018/19 I-League table.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 16 [05/02-09/02]10-Feb-19Chennai City FC continues their reign at the top in the 2018/19 I-League season, while Churchill Brothers SC miss out on keeping pace at the top.
I-League: FC Basel announce strategic partnership with Chennai City FC06-Feb-19The Swiss club FC Basel have picked up a stake in Chennai City FC and will assist the club with grassroots development.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 14 [25/01-30/01]30-Jan-19Real Kashmir has blown the 2018/19 I-League title race wide open. The top three teams are separated by two points.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 13 [14/01-19/01]20-Jan-19Pedro Manzi’s wonder-strike and a five-minute brace from Willis Plaza were among the highlights of Round 13 of the 2018/19 I-League season.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 12 [04/01-06/01]06-Jan-19Pedro Manzi can’t stop scoring hat-tricks as Chennai City continue to stay on top of the 2018/19 I-League.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 11 [28/12-30/12]31-Dec-18Chennai City FC stay on top of the I-League, while Real Kashmir FC and NEROCA FC are three points behind.
I-League Clubs form an association and threaten legal action against AIFF31-Dec-18A press conference was held late last evening by the newly-formed I-League (Private) Clubs Association in Kolkata to protest against the apathy shown towards I-League by the AIFF, FSDL and Star Sports.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 10 [19/12-23/12]24-Dec-18Three points separate the top five teams after Real Kashmir FC ended Chennai City FC’s unbeaten run in the 2018/19 I-League. 
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 9 [14/12-16/12]17-Dec-18East Bengal triumphs over Mohun Bagan in the Kolkata Derby. Chennai City FC remains on top of the I-League
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 7 [30/11-5/12]06-Dec-18An unbeaten Chennai City FC hold fort at the top, Real Kashmir impress and East Bengal continue their free fall down the table at the end of Matchday 7.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 6 (23/11-25/11)29-Nov-18Churchill Brothers’ Dawda Ceesay and Willis Plaza star in a shock defeat for Mohun Bagan at the end of Matchday 6.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 3 (4/11-7/11)08-Nov-18At the end of Matchday 3, Chennai City FC move to the top of the table after beating Gokulam Kerala FC 3-2.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 5 (15/11-20/11)21-Nov-18Chennai City FC extend their lead at the top of the table after winning another game away from home at the end of Matchday 5.
Goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson terminates his contract with Chennai City FC16-Nov-18Initial reports suggest there has been a falling out between the Australian goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson and Chennai City FC.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 4 (10/11-13/11)15-Nov-18Braces galore and Chennai City go top of the table at the end of Matchday 4 in the I-League.
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 2 (31/10-3/11)04-Nov-18
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 1 (26/10-28/10)31-Oct-18Chennai City FC, East Bengal FC, and Shillong Lajong FC bagged three points each in the opening round of the 2018/19 I-League season.
I-League 2018-19 Preview: Chennai City FC25-Oct-18A preview of the Chennai City FC team this I-League 2018-19 season.
I-League: 2018-19: Fixture List07-Oct-18I-League fixtures are out! The league starts on the 26th of October with Chennai City FC taking on Indian Arrows.
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