SA329 & 387 (134.4 ov)
AUS429
BAN272 & 79/6 (29 ov)
WI245
KNY0
GAL2
HAC
PSG
NICE
REN
SHA
AHL
ELV
M05
VIL
ESP
LILL
RCL
UAE
NED
PAK
SL
DIR1
NEOM2
NEU1
BFC1
ABH1
ITT1
NAM168 (41/50 ov, target 299)
IRE298/8
SOA154 & 182/1 (48 ov, target 422)
WA406/5d & 169
TAS335/5 (96 ov)
NSW
AS-W
MS-W
PS-W
MR-W
ST-W
BH-W
ND
AUCK
OTAGO
CD
WELL
CANT
NZ259/7
IND172/9 (20 ov)
AFG221/7
ZIM202/5 (20 ov, target 222)
ENG386/5
SS-W157/6 (20 ov)
HH-W174/8 (20 ov, target 193)
AMER0
HC0
DSC1
EBS0
COT1
BOC0
Chennaiyin
Kerala
Chelsea
Man Utd
Fiorentina2
Atalanta2
Al Nassr5
Al Kholood3
Al Riyadh0
Al Qadsiah6
Two mid-table sides with very little margin for error. SC Delhi need points to stay safe. Punjab FC need points to chase the top four. At the JLN Stadium in New Delhi, this was always going to be a scrappy, tense, yet compelling ISL fixture.
SC Delhi vs Punjab FC — Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SC Delhi vs Punjab FC, ISL 2025-26 |
| Date & Time | May 2, 2026 — 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | JLN Stadium, New Delhi |
| TV Broadcast | Sony TEN 2 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode App |
| International | FanCode App (South Asia) / FanCode YouTube / BeIN Watch (Middle East) |
Match Preview & Context
SC Delhi head into this fixture placed tenth in the ISL table after an inconsistent run of results, while Punjab FC sit seventh, with a relatively stronger position as they continue to push up the standings. SC Delhi were held to a draw by Mohammedan SC, while Punjab FC enter the game with momentum after securing a comfortable victory over Inter Kashi.
After starting their campaign with a defeat, Punjab had an impressive five-match unbeaten run with three wins and two draws, helping stabilize their position. Their attacking strength — with Osuji, Nsungusi, Dani Ramirez, and Samir Zeljkovic all contributing in the final third — makes them a real threat going forward.
For SC Delhi, home advantage is their biggest asset. The pressure is real — a win would take them to 12 points, potentially climbing to eighth depending on other results.
Predicted Lineups
SC Delhi (4-2-3-1): GK; Rafael Ribeiro (CB), Defenders; Midfield; Matija Babovic, Joseph Sunny (Forwards)
Punjab FC (4-3-3): Arshdeep Singh (GK); Defenders; Khaimingthang Lhungdim, Dani Ramírez (Mid); Nsungusi Effiong, Bede Osuji (Forwards)
Key Players to Watch
Nsungusi Effiong (Punjab FC) — The central figure in Punjab’s attack with five goals this season. His physicality, positioning, and ability to hold up play and bring teammates into the game makes him a constant threat to any defence. Khel Now
Matija Babovic (SC Delhi) — The striker who twice put his side ahead against Mohammedan SC and will be hungry to deliver a match-winning performance at home.
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Prediction: Punjab FC to Win Narrowly
Punjab’s quality in attack and superior league position make them slight favourites here. Expect a close contest — but the Shers to edge it 1-0 or 2-1 on the road.
