The 2019–20 Indian Super League playoffs was sixth playoffs series in the Indian Super League, one of the top Indian professional football leagues. The playoffs began in March 2020 and concluded with the final in March 2020 in Goa.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | ATK |
| Runner-up | Chennaiyin FC |
| Semifinalists | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 5 |
| Goals scored | 20 (4 per match) |
The top four teams from the 2019–20 ISL regular season had qualified for the playoffs. The semi-finals took place over two legs while the final was a one-off match at the Fatorda Stadium.[1]
Season table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goa (L) | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 23 | +23 | 39 | Qualification for 2021 AFC Champions League group stage and ISL playoffs |
| 2 | ATK (C) | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 16 | +17 | 34 | Advance to ISL playoffs[Note 1] |
| 3 | Bengaluru | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 30 | Qualification for 2021 AFC Cup play-off round and ISL playoffs[Note 1] |
| 4 | Chennaiyin | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 26 | +6 | 29 | Advance to ISL playoffs |
| 5 | Mumbai City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 29 | −4 | 26 | |
| 6 | Odisha | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 31 | −3 | 25 | |
| 7 | Kerala Blasters | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 19 | |
| 8 | Jamshedpur | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 35 | −13 | 18 | |
| 9 | NorthEast United | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 30 | −14 | 14 | |
| 10 | Hyderabad | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 39 | −18 | 10 |
Source: Indian Super League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play ranking; 6) drawing of lots
(C) Champions; (L) League Winners' Shield Winners
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) fair play ranking; 6) drawing of lots
(C) Champions; (L) League Winners' Shield Winners
- ^ Note 1: Originally, Mohun Bagan, the 2019–20 I-League champions (they were already assured of the title before the league was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India), would qualify as India 2 (2021 AFC Cup group stage), and ATK, the 2019–20 Indian Super League playoffs winners, would qualify as India 3 (2021 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs).[2] However, ATK owners KGSPL ceased their football operation and bought majority stakes in Mohun Bagan FC (India) Private Limited and rebranded Mohun Bagan football team as ATK Mohun Bagan FC from the 2020–21 Indian Super League season which qualified as India 2 in 2021 AFC club competition. The All India Football Federation decided that Bengaluru FC, the 2019–20 Indian Super League regular season 3rd place (behind FC Goa, which qualified for the 2021 AFC Champions League, and ATK), will qualify as India 3.[3]
Teams edit
Playoffs stage edit
Bracket edit
| Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||
| 1 | Goa | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
| 4 | Chennaiyin | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||||||
| 4 | Chennaiyin | 1 | |||||||||
| 2 | ATK | 3 | |||||||||
| 2 | ATK | 0 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| 3 | Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||
Semi-finals edit
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennaiyin | 6–5 | Goa | 4–1 | 2–4 |
| Bengaluru | 2–3 | ATK | 1–0 | 1–3 |
Leg 1 edit
| Chennaiyin | 4–1 | Goa |
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| Report |
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Leg 2 edit
Chennaiyin won 6–5 on aggregate
ATK won 3–2 on aggregate
Final edit
Owing to COVID-19 pandemic in India the final was played behind closed doors.[4]
| ATK | 3–1 | Chennaiyin |
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| Report |
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References edit
- ^ "Goa to host Indian Super League 2019–20 final". 23 February 2020.
- ^ "Clarification over AFC Club Competition slots from 2021 onwards". www.the-aiff.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Bengaluru FC to play in AFC Cup playoffs as AIFF confirms all three continental spots for ISL teams". Scroll.in. 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Refund process for Hero ISL 2019–20 final ticket holders".