Since their introduction to ISL in 2020, East Bengal have failed to make at least the playoffs while languishing in the bottom half of the table in each season so far. However, with former ISL winner Carles Cuadrat taking the helm and guiding the club to the Durand Cup final after a long wait, there is a renewed hope of things changing at the club. There is positivity over signings this summer which on paper looks superior to the deals done in the past.
Hence, Emami East Bengal will begin the new season with a fresh look again but have optimism this time. The Red and Gold will start the ISL 2023/24 season with back-to-back home games. Jamshedpur FC and Hyderabad FC will be their opponents before they make their first trip of the season to Bengaluru FC next month. Then returning to Salt Lake to FC Goa before the all-important Kolkata derby on 28th October 2023.
Despite playing at the same venue, this match will be an away game for East Bengal as they seek their revenge against arch-rivals Mohun Bagan for their Durand Cup final loss. They will also wish to end their losing streak ever since the fixture was played in ISL. Indeed, their start to the season is difficult. Before the pause for the Asian Cup next year, Carles Cuadrat’s men will take on AFC Cup debutants Odisha FC on 22nd December 2023.
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Fixtures
Monday, 25 September 2023
East Bengal FC vs Jamshedpur FC - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (8 PM)
Saturday, 30 September 2023
East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (8 PM)
Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Bengaluru FC vs East Bengal FC - Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru (8 PM)
Saturday, 21 October 2023
East Bengal FC vs FC Goa - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (5:30 PM)
Saturday, 28 October 2023
Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal FC - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (8 PM)
Friday, 3 November 2023
East Bengal FC vs Kerala Blasters FC - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (8 PM)
Saturday, 25 November 2023
Chennaiyin FC vs East Bengal FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (5:30 PM)
Monday, 4 December 2023
East Bengal FC vs North East United FC - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (8 PM)
Saturday, 9 December 2023
East Bengal FC vs Punjab FC - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (8 PM)
Saturday, 16 December 2023
Mumbai City FC vs East Bengal FC - Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai (8 PM)
Friday, 22 December 2023
East Bengal FC vs Odisha FC - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (8 PM)
2023/24 Season International break
13 Oct – 17 October 2023: Merdeka Cup
16 – 21 November 2023: 2026 World Cup & 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers
12 January – 10 February 2024: Asian Cup 2023
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