Chennaiyin FC took a huge step towards making the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs after a 2-1 win over NorthEast United FC in Chennai on Tuesday.
The final playoff place will be contested between Chennaiyin and East Bengal, which is seventh, with one round left in the league.
Mumbai City, Mohun Bagan, FC Goa, Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters have all confirmed their qualification for the playoffs.
The race for the League Shield is between Mumbai City and Mohun Bagan with the former having a five-point lead, but the Mariners have a game in hand.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Mumbai City FC (Q) | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 41 | 17 | 24 | 47 |
| 2 | Mohun Bagan (Q) | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 42 |
| 3 | FC Goa (Q) | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 42 |
| 4 | Odisha FC (Q) | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 39 |
| 5 | Kerala Blasters (Q) | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 29 | 30 | -1 | 30 |
| 6 | Chennaiyin FC | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 27 |
| 7 | East Bengal | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 24 |
| 8 | NorthEast United | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 34 | -7 | 23 |
| 9 | Bengaluru FC | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 30 | -10 | 22 |
| 10 | Jamshedpur FC | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 32 | -5 | 21 |
| 11 | Punjab FC | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 34 | -10 | 21 |
| 12 | Hyderabad FC* | 21 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 40 | -31 | 8 |
