Mumbai City FC's run to become Shield winners last season was simply sensational. The Islanders toppled almost every record in the league to claim the top spot losing only the last two games before the playoffs. The team is also participating in the AFC Champions League, grouped with Neymar’s Al-Hilal, as the last Indian club to get a direct entry in the group stages. So, the upcoming season will be even more challenging.
Their season opener is an away trip to Guwahati to face NorthEast United. The next game against Odisha FC will see a reunion with ex-players Ahmed Jahouh and Mourtada Fall, who departed this summer. Mumbai City’s first home game does not come until next month against Kerala Blasters. Des Buckingham’s team are also seeking revenge against finalists Bengaluru FC as they take them on December 8, 2023. The Blues ended their unbeaten streak and also knocked them out of the semi-finals in the playoffs.
The last month of the year will be pivotal as they face Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Kerala Blasters FC in the reverse fixture and Chennaiyin FC in the final three games before the Asian Cup in 2024. The Islanders lost to the Kolkata giants for the first time in the Durand Cup but will hope to maintain their unbeaten streak in ISL.
ISL Fixtures
Sunday, 24 September 2023
NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati (8 PM)
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC - Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar (8 PM)
Sunday, 8 October 2023
Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters FC - Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai (8 PM)
Saturday, 28 October 2023
Mumbai City FC vs Hyderabad FC - Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai (5:30 PM)
Thursday, 2 November 2023
Mumbai City FC vs Punjab FC - Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai (8 PM)
Friday, 8 December 2023
Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC - Sree Kanteeerava Stadium, Bengaluru (8 PM)
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa (8 PM)
Saturday, 16 December 2023
Mumbai City FC vs East Bengal FC - Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai (8 PM)
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant - Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai (8 PM)
Sunday, 24 December 2023
Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi (8 PM)
Thursday, 28 December 2023
Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC - Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai (8 PM)
AFC Champions League Dates
Monday, 18 September 2023
Mumbai City FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran FC (07:30 PM)
Tuesday, 3 October 2023
Navbahor vs Mumbai City FC (07:30 PM)
Monday, 23 October 2023
Al-Hilal vs Mumbai City FC (11:30 PM)
Monday, 5 November 2023
Mumbai City FC vs Al-Hilal (07:30 PM)
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Nassaji Mazandaran FC vs Mumbai City FC (9:30 PM)
Saturday, 4 December 2023
Mumbai City FC vs Navbahor (9:30 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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