Late goals continue to impact the 2026/27 Indian Super League, this time costing NorthEast United two points and leaving Mumbai City FC with none. NorthEast conceding a late equaliser against Bengaluru FC allowed Mohun Bagan Super Giant to move to the top of the table but with every team having played at most four games, it is far too early to read much into the standings. There was plenty more to discuss this week, from Mumbai’s capitulation and SC Delhi’s first win to managers seeing red and the ISL finally becoming accessible to those who prefer traditional television over YouTube and OTT platforms. Let’s dive in:

Late goals go in favour of SC Delhi at last

When Juan Sebastian Pena intercepted a tired, aimless pass from Akash Mishra in the 94th minute, he was deep inside his own half with the final whistle just seconds away. SC Delhi had been 2-0 down at half-time but had fought back to level the game, their equaliser coming only three minutes earlier. What followed was extraordinary.…