Punjab FC beat Odisha FC 2-1 in final match of ISL match-week 1 as Raphaël Messi Bouli scores twice

Punjab FC defeated Odisha FC 2-1 at home in the final match of match-week 1 of the Indian Super League, with Raphaël Messi Bouli opening the scoring after 39 seconds on his debut and later supplying the match-winner.

Bouli's 39-second strike gave Punjab an immediate lead; Odisha levelled in the 15th minute when Puitea and Thoiba Singh combined from a corner kick to restore parity. Punjab created several chances thereafter and tested goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari on multiple occasions before Bouli finished with a left-footed shot into the bottom corner to decide the game.

The victory was Punjab FC's first of the season and came in their first match at home. The 2-1 final score completed match-week 1 for the ISL.

Kerala Blasters remain top of the ISL table with three points and a goal difference of +2 after defeating Inter Kashi 2-0. Bengaluru FC occupy second place with three points, Churchill Brothers sit third with three points, and Punjab FC move up to fourth with three points.

NorthEast United FC are placed fifth in the standings, Chennaiyin FC sit sixth with one point, and FC Goa hold seventh with one point. East Bengal have not yet played and are therefore ranked eighth, while SC Delhi occupy ninth and Odisha FC have dropped to tenth.

Mumbai City FC are ranked eleventh and Mohun Bagan Super Giant hold twelfth. Inter Kashi are at the bottom of the table following their opening defeat to Kerala Blasters.

Borja Martínez and Raphaël Messi Bouli lead the ISL Golden Boot race after match-week 1 with two goals each.

These standings and the top scorers list reflect the updated ISL table following the completion of match-week 1 of the 2026-27 season.