There is a different sting in succumbing to defeat on home soil, and subsequently, it’s pure bliss for the opponent to silence the home crowd and celebrate the victory in front of them.

Away wins are often cherished. From amplifying every goal and every slick pass to jubilant roars throughout the game from the visitor’s stand, big-margin victories away from home are always special.

Over the decade, the Indian Super League (ISL) has also witnessed numerous captivating moments where the visiting team has celebrated its resounding win in the opponent’s den. With that said, let’s delve into the most emphatic away victories in league history.

Hyderabad FC 0-6 Odisha FC: ISL 2024-25

Odisha FC registered a dominating 6-0 victory against Hyderabad FC at GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad. It was an all-round attacking display from the Kalinga Warriors, thumping the Yellow and Black to record the biggest win on the road in the ISL.

Isak Vanlalruatfela broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, while Diego Mauricio doubled the lead inside the opening half. The second half saw Mourtada Fall, Puitea, and Rahim Ali get on the scoresheet, after Parag Shirvas’ own goal as Sergio Lobera’s men stormed past Hyderabad FC to script a new league record.

Jamshedpur FC 0-5 FC Goa: ISL 2019-20

FC Goa sealed a historic AFC Champions League slot with an emphatic win over Jamshedpur FC as the Gaurs flew past the Men of Steel by a 5-0 scoreline at the Furnace. Following this victory, FC Goa became the first team to clinch the League Shield and participate in Asia’s premier club competition.

Coro scored the opener in the 11th minute, while Hugo Boumous scored a brace, and Jackichand Singh and Mourtada Fall found the back of the net to dismantle the opposition at their home. Boumous was the star on that night, with his stellar performance as the midfielder was instrumental at the heart of the pitch with two goals and two assists.

Hyderabad FC 0-5 Jamshedpur FC: ISL 2023-24

Daniel Chima Chukwu’s sublime hat-trick powered Jamshedpur FC to a huge win and snapped their winless streak with a thumping 5-0 victory against Hyderabad FC.

The Nigerian striker showcased possibly the finest performance of his ISL career as he struck thrice to record his first-ever ISL hat-trick. Seiminlen Doungel found himself on the scoresheet coming off the bench, while Jonathan Moya’s own goal made it even more bitter for the home side.

Chennaiyin FC 2-6 Mumbai City FC: ISL 2022-23

Mumbai City FC put six past Chennaiyin FC to cap off a phenomenal fightback despite trailing by a 0-2 scoreline till the 32nd minute.

The Islanders were in full flow, showcasing their formidable attacking prowess in their League Shield-winning 2022-23 campaign. Six different goal scorers, including Jorge Pereyra Díaz, Greg Stewart, Vinit Rai, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Alberto Noguera, and Bipin Singh, were all on target for the away side as Des Buckingham’s men overturned adversity on the road with a statement victory.

NorthEast United FC 3-7 Chennaiyin FC ISL 2022-23

A cracker of a game. Chennaiyin FC displayed a breathtaking performance on the road in a ten-goal torrent, emerging as 7-3 victors over NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.

Abdenasser El Khayati was the Player of the Match as he pulled all the strings for the visitors, bagging a hat-trick and two assists. Petar Sliskovic scored a brace, and Julius Duker’s maiden ISL goal and Joe Zoherliana’s own goal summed up the victory for the Marina Machans.