(Note: This article will be updated after every game with fresh scenarios)

Last Updated: April 15, 12:00 PM IST

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season is panning out to be one of the most intensely fought campaigns in the league’s history with multiple teams contesting for the top spot and the final playoff position. 

Mumbai City FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, FC Goa, Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters FC, and Chennaiyin FC have secured their spots in the playoffs after a fiercely contested battle. Meanwhile, the race for the League Shield is heating up as Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG vie for the top spot in the league. The season is poised for an exciting climax as the two teams are scheduled to face each other in the final league fixture, with the showdown also determining the winner of the Shield.

As we're into the final Matchweek of the season, here’s a look how things stand.

Mumbai City FC, Pos: 1, Pl: 21, Pts: 47

Fixtures Remaining: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (A)

What MCFC need to qualify for the playoffs? - Qualified for the playoffs

What MCFC need to win the League Shield? - The Islanders need a point from their match against Mohun Bagan Super Giant to win the League Shield. 

What MCFC need to secure a top-two finish? - The Islanders have secured a top-two finish and thus have directly qualified for the semi-finals.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Pos: 2, Pl: 21, Pts: 45

Fixtures Remaining: Mumbai City FC (H)

What MBSG need to qualify for the playoffs? - Qualified for the playoffs

What MBSG need to win the League Shield? - Mohun Bagan SG need to beat Mumbai City FC to win the League Shield. They trail Mumbai City FC by two points and can leapfrog them if they win their final league fixture, which will be played at home.  

What MBSG need to secure a top-two finish? - Mohun Bagan SG need one point to secure a top-two finish and thus qualify for the semi-finals directly. A defeat would mean they will finish third and will have to face Chennaiyin FC in the playoff.

FC Goa. Pos: 3, Pl: 22, Pts: 45

Fixtures Remaining: None

What FC Goa need to qualify for the playoffs? - The Gaurs have qualified for the playoffs.

What FC Goa need to win the League Shield? - FC Goa are out of contention for the League Shield after Mumbai City FC's win over Odisha FC.

What FCG need to secure a top-two finish? - The Gaurs need Mumbai City FC to beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant to finish in the top two and qualify for the semi-finals directly. If Mohun Bagan SG avoid defeat, the Gaurs will finish third and face Chennaiyin FC in the playoffs.

Odisha FC, Pos: 4, Pl: 22, Pts: 39

Fixtures Remaining: None

What OFC need to qualify for the playoffs? - Qualified for the playoffs

What OFC need to win the League Shield? - The Kalinga Warriors are out of contention for the League Shield after defeat to Mumbai City FC.

What OFC need to secure a top-two finish? - Odisha FC have no chance to finish in the top two but have secured home advantage in the playoff match by confirming a place in the top four.

Kerala Blasters FC, Pos: 5, Pl: 22, Pts: 33

What KBFC need to qualify for the playoffs? - Ivan Vukomanovic's side have qualified for the playoffs for a third season in a row and will play Odisha FC in Bhubaneswar in the playoffs.

Chennaiyin FC, Pos: 6, Pl: 22, Pts: 27

What CFC need to qualify for the playoffs? - Chennaiyin FC became the last team to secure the final playoff spot after East Bengal FC's defeat to Punjab FC. 

They will face either FC Goa or Mohun Bagan SG in a one-legged knockout clash in order to qualify for the semi-finals.

NorthEast United FC, Pos: 7, Pl: 22, Pts: 26

What NEUFC need to qualify for the playoffs? - NorthEast United FC bowed out of the race for the playoff spot after defeat to Chennaiyin FC and narrowly missed out on the playoffs by one point.

Punjab FC, Pos: 8, Pl: 22, Pts: 24

What PFC need to qualify for the playoffs? - Punjab FC dropped out of the playoff race following their defeat to Mohun Bagan SG.

East Bengal FC, Pos: 9, Pl: 22, Pts: 24 

What EBFC need to qualify for the playoffs? - The Red and Gold brigade saw their playoff dreams come to an end following their defeat to Punjab FC in their final league game.

Bengaluru FC, Pos 10, Pl: 22, Pts: 22

What BFC need to qualify for the playoffs? - The Blues are out of contention for a place in the playoffs.

Jamshedpur FC, Pos: 11, Pl: 22, Pts: 21

Jamshedpur FC suffered a defeat to FC Goa in their final league game, which saw them finish 11th in the standings. 

Hyderabad FC, Pos: 12, Pl: 22, Pts: 8

Hyderabad FC finished the season bottom of the standings, with just one win.