I-League 2025/2026: standings, schedule and stats
IndiaSeason 2025/2026
About the league: I-League
This page covers the I-League season in India. The 2025/2026 field includes 10 teams, and Diamond Harbour sits atop the standings with 22 points. The schedule runs from February 27, 2026 through May 23, 2026. Teams combine for 3.03 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 64% of games.
I-League 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season overview
66 games have been completed in the 2025/2026 I-League season. Diamond Harbour leads the standings with 22 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games. 56% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 36% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 41% of games. 29% end in a draw. Road teams win 30% of games.
Team leaders
Diamond Harbour has the league's highest scoring average at 2.21 goals per game. Both teams scored in 83% of Aizawl's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Diamond Harbour | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22:12 | +10 | 22 | 2.44 | WLWDL |
| 2 |  Rajasthan United | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | +3 | 17 | 1.89 | LLLLD |
| 3 |  Shillong Lajong | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15:9 | +6 | 15 | 1.67 | DWDWW |
| 4 |  Sreenidi Deccan | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10:8 | +2 | 15 | 1.67 | WWDWD |
| 5 |  Chanmari | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:14 | 0 | 12 | 1.33 | LLWLD |
| 6 |  Dempo | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14:14 | 0 | 9 | 1.00 | DWLDD |
| 7 |  Aizawl | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13:22 | -9 | 9 | 1.00 | LLWDL |
| 8 |  Real Kashmir | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15:14 | +1 | 8 | 0.89 | WWWLW |
| 9 |  Gokulam | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:18 | -7 | 8 | 0.89 | LLLDW |
| 10 |  Namdhari | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12:18 | -6 | 7 | 0.78 | LLLWL |
League statistics
The 2025/2026 season stats cover 66 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Diamond Harbour2.21
- 2Shillong Lajong1.93
- 3Real Kashmir1.67
- 4Aizawl1.50
- 5Rajasthan United1.43
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Shillong Lajong0.86
- 2Sreenidi Deccan0.93
- 3Dempo1.29
- 4Diamond Harbour1.43
- 5Real Kashmir1.50
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Aizawl83%
- 2Sreenidi Deccan71%
- 3Rajasthan United71%
- 4Diamond Harbour71%
- 5Namdhari67%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Real Kashmir75%
- 2Aizawl75%
- 3Chanmari64%
- 4Diamond Harbour64%
- 5Rajasthan United57%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Rajasthan United5.9
- 2Sreenidi Deccan5.7
- 3Shillong Lajong5.7
- 4Aizawl5.0
- 5Diamond Harbour4.6
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, I-League rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and above average for openness. Home advantage is close to average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Most minutes
- 1Ashish Sibi1,260
- 2Hadi Idrissou1,249
- 3Pruthvesh Pednekar1,242
- 4Damaitphang Lyngdoh1,231
- 5Phrangki Buam1,229
- 6Juan David Castañeda Muñoz1,218
- 7Marcus Leric Jr. Joseph1,207
- 8Aubin Kouakou1,183
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sreenidi Deccan | 14 | 1.58 | 1.22 | +0.37 | 22 | 26 | +4 |
| 2 | Diamond Harbour | 14 | 1.60 | 1.45 | +0.15 | 20 | 29 | +9 |
| 3 | Shillong Lajong | 14 | 1.49 | 1.37 | +0.12 | 20 | 26 | +6 |
| 4 | Rajasthan United | 14 | 1.56 | 1.50 | +0.06 | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| 5 | Chanmari | 14 | 1.47 | 1.51 | -0.04 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| 6 | Dempo | 13 | 1.34 | 1.53 | -0.19 | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| 7 | Gokulam | 11 | 1.74 | 1.71 | +0.03 | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| 8 | Real Kashmir | 11 | 1.34 | 1.50 | -0.15 | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| 9 | Aizawl | 11 | 1.43 | 1.65 | -0.22 | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| 10 | Namdhari | 10 | 1.41 | 1.70 | -0.30 | 12 | 9 | -3 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Relegation Round · Round 3
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in I-League?
I-League has 10 teams in the 2025/2026 season.
When does the 2025/2026 I-League season start and end?
The 2025/2026 I-League schedule runs from February 27, 2026 through May 23, 2026.
How many rounds are in the I-League season?
The 2025/2026 I-League schedule covers 9 rounds.
Who leads the I-League standings?
Diamond Harbour leads I-League with 22 points.
Which team scores the most goals in I-League?
Diamond Harbour has the league's highest scoring average at 2.21 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in I-League?
Shillong Lajong allows the fewest goals in I-League, at 0.86 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in I-League?
I-League games average 3.03 goals.
How often do I-League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
56% of I-League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in I-League?
Both teams score in 64% of I-League games.
How often do home teams win in I-League?
Home teams win 41% of I-League games.
What does xG show in I-League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The I-League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in I-League?
Marcus Leric Jr. Joseph leads the recorded scoring table in I-League for 2025/2026 with 9 goals.