NorthEast United held 1-1 by Bengaluru in Guwahati as ISL 2026-27 table shifts

NorthEast United FC and Bengaluru FC played to a 1-1 draw in Guwahati in matchweek 4 of the Indian Super League 2026-27 on 2026-10-30. Vineeth came off the bench to equalise in the 93rd minute after Jithin MS had given NorthEast an early lead.

The Highlanders opened the scoring through Jithin MS following a swift counter-attack. Bengaluru pressed for an equaliser for much of the match while NorthEast United defended tightly. Ryan Williams and Borja Martinez led the forward thrusts for Bengaluru, with Alaeddine Ajaraie and Jithin MS prominent for the hosts.

Just when it looked as if NorthEast United would hang on for the victory, Vineeth was introduced as a substitute and levelled in the 93rd minute to secure a point for Bengaluru FC. The match finished 1-1.

The draw left NorthEast United FC top of the table with eight points. Bengaluru FC moved up to second with seven points and have a game in hand.

Punjab FC dropped to third with seven points while East Bengal sit fourth with six points from two games. Mohun Bagan remained unchanged at fifth with six points and Kerala Blasters occupy sixth with three points.

Churchill Brothers are seventh with three points and FC Goa sit eighth with two points. Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC are ninth and tenth respectively and share a goal difference of -1.

SC Delhi and Chennaiyin FC continued at eleventh and twelfth respectively, and Inter Kashi are bottom of the table with one point in hand.

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