Punjab FC Look for Consecutive Victories as they Face NorthEast United FC

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New Delhi, Mar.08, 2026:-A confident Punjab FC will look to secure consecutive victories as they face NorthEast United FC, who are yet to win a game, in Match 28 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 on Monday, March 9, 2026 which will be played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 7:30 PM.

In their last fixture, Punjab FC secured a comfortable 2-0 victory against Bengaluru FC with Effiong Nsungusi scoring a brace while NorthEast United held Mumbai City FC to a 1-1 draw in their last fixture at Mumbai.

Speaking about the preparation for tomorrow's match, Punjab FC Head Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis said that we haven't changed anything in our preparation. We believe in a holistic training method that helps players develop their physical, technical, tactical and mental capacities. At the same time, we focus on certain things related to the opponent, which helps us prepare the players and the team for real game conditions. This improves decision-making and also strengthens their mental and emotional preparation.

The Shers are currently ninth in the table with three points from two matches while The Highlanders are one place below their opponents with two points from three matches.

Both teams have faced each other four times in the ISL with each team winning one game each and the other two matches ending in draws. In the latest encounter in January 2025, the match ended in a 1-1 draw with Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Khaimingthang Lhungdim scoring the goals.

Both Head Coaches had mutual respect for each other before the crucial fixture. Pedro Benali said that punjab are one of the most intense teams in the league right now. They are disciplined, tactically strong and full of fighting spirit, so it will not be an easy game for either side.

Speaking about the opposition, Dilmperis said that the first thing we must address is their passion and intensity. They have many attacking patterns, especially with a hardworking midfield. They are a very active and aggressive team with young players who are hungry to prove themselves in Indian football.

Speaking ahead of their first home game of the season, Punjab FC defender Khaimingthang Lhungdim said that he is excited to be back at our home ground and he thinks all the players feel the same way. It's very important for us to start well in our first home match and we'll try our best to get the three points.

As Punjab FC prepare to play their first home game of the season, the Shers will be eager to carry forward their confidence from the last win, while NorthEast United FC will hope to break their winless run despite a demanding run of away fixtures.