After defeating Tiddim Road Athletic Union 3-1, Mohun Bagan tightened their grip on the first spot with 35 points from 14 matches. They now boast of a 13-point lead over nearest rival Punjab FC, who sit second with 22 points from 14 games. Churchill Brothers, in third place, have 20 points but have a game in hand.
If Churchill win all their remaining matches, they can get to 41 points. And Bagan just need to equal that tally to become champions, since they have a better head-to-head record against the Red Machines.
After playing a couple of matches away from home, the Green and Maroon brigade will return to their usual stomping ground at the Kalyani Municipality Stadium for the next two matches against Chennai City FC and Aizawl FC respectively.