ISL 2026-27: NorthEast United beat Churchill Brothers, Mohun Bagan edge Odisha FC 3-2
Two ISL 2026-27 matches were played on Thursday, 5 November 2026. NorthEast United beat Churchill Brothers 2-0, and Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Odisha FC 3-2 in Kolkata.
Churchill Brothers 0-2 NorthEast United. The game was played at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. Ethyan González scored in the 16th minute. He finished with the outside of his boot after a quick counterattack, with Jithin MS providing the assist. For most of the game it stayed 1-0. Then Antonio Moyano sealed the win in stoppage time, in the 93rd minute, as his right-footed shot deflected into the net after a pass from Abdul Rabeeh. The result extended NorthEast United's unbeaten run to five games this season. After this win, they were provisionally at the top of the table.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-2 Odisha FC. The game was played at the VYBK in Kolkata and had plenty of drama. Dejan Dražić put Mohun Bagan ahead in the first half. Odisha's Mahmoud Eid equalised, and then Dražić scored again in the second half to restore the lead. Everton brought Odisha level once more, so the visitors had come back twice. But Lee Erwin scored the winner in the 87th minute to give Mohun Bagan all three points.
The win lifts Mohun Bagan to the top of the table, ahead of NorthEast United, who had been provisional leaders before the late game. Here is how the top of the table looks after both matches.
| Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Mohun Bagan SG | 5 | 12 |
| NorthEast United | 5 | 11 |
| Bengaluru FC | - | 7 |
| Punjab FC | - | 7 |
Mohun Bagan have a goal difference of +3, while NorthEast United have a better goal difference of +6. Bengaluru FC still have two games in hand, so the top of the table could change again soon.
It means the top two teams have both made a strong start to the season and are the early pace-setters in the league.