With eight matchweeks of the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season already behind us, the stage is set for more drama as the league resumes this Saturday after the November international break. One thing is clear—comebacks are the story of the season. The action has been packed with late goals and dramatic turnarounds, proving that no lead is ever safe.

As the league picks up pace for non-stop action until March, let’s take a closer look at the teams that have turned losing positions into valuable points, showcasing their never-say-die attitude on the field.

Chennaiyin FC – 7 Points

Chennaiyin FC have embraced a thrilling aura of unpredictability under Owen Coyle this season, frequently turning chaos into dramatic comebacks. While they’ve registered just two comeback wins so far, both victories came against strong opposition after falling behind, and both on the road—a testament to their impressive character.

The Marina Machans ended Odisha FC’s unbeaten home streak with a pulsating 3-2 victory in the opening matchweek, before replicating the feat with another 3-2 triumph away at NorthEast United FC in October. They also showcased their resilience by salvaging a point in a hard-fought 2-2 draw against FC Goa.

Kerala Blasters FC – 7 Points

Kerala Blasters FC, like Chennaiyin FC, have shown impressive resilience this season, collecting seven points from losing positions. Remarkably, seven of their eight points have been earned after falling behind, underlining their resilience while also exposing their vulnerability to conceding early goals.

The Blasters recorded comeback wins against both Kolkata sides—East Bengal FC and Mohammedan SC—each by a 2-1 scoreline, with Kwame Peprah finding the net in both matches. Their other point came from a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC, where Noah Sadaoui equalized after Alaaeddine Ajaraie had given the Highlanders an early lead.

FC Goa – 6 Points

FC Goa are the only team on this list to have picked up points in four of their eight matches this season after falling behind. Their latest display of resilience came in a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC, where they overturned an early deficit at home.

The Gaurs have also shown a flair for late drama, salvaging three draws from losing positions. This includes stoppage-time equalisers against NorthEast United FC and Mohammedan SC, as well as a spirited 2-2 comeback against Chennaiyin FC, exemplifying the fighting spirit instilled by Manolo Marquez.

Jamshedpur FC – 6 Points

Jamshedpur FC have enjoyed their best-ever start to an ISL season under Khalid Jamil, with four wins from their opening five games, including two thrilling comeback victories. However, successive heavy defeats in their next two fixtures have left the Men of Steel in the middle of the table, tied for seventh with five other teams on 12 points.

Jamil’s side showcased their resilience with back-to-back comeback wins, triumphing 2-1 away at FC Goa and 3-2 at home against Mumbai City FC.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 4 Points

Mohun Bagan Super Giant sit in second place with 14 points from seven matches, having secured four wins. Under Jose Molina, the Mariners have become a tough side to break down, with a proven ability to recover after going behind. This season, they’ve fallen behind on three occasions, turning one deficit into a win and another into a draw.

Molina's men produced a thrilling 3-2 comeback against NorthEast United FC in Matchweek 2, a repeat of the Durand Cup final, after falling behind twice during the match. They also displayed resilience against Odisha FC, levelling the score quickly through Manvir Singh after conceding an early goal.

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