NorthEast United endured a difficult campaign last time out. They finished bottom of the table and managed just a single victory after 20 games. Overall, collected merely five points making it the worst-ever tally recorded in league history. Going through significant changes for the upcoming season including a new manager Juan Pedro Benali in charge and reaching the semi-finals of the Durand Cup, the Highlanders expect a different outcome this time out.
Their curtain-raiser of the campaign will be against ISL Shield holders Mumbai City FC which is a tough beginning for them. However, the match being at Guwahati gives them a home advantage like against Chennaiyin FC in the next match. NorthEast’s first away trip comes against I-League winners and promoted side Punjab FC in October.
The Durand Cup semi-final rematch against East Bengal falls on 4th December 2023. The match in which the Kolkata side produced a dramatic comeback was marred by unfortunate incidents in the stands. The venue will be Salt Lake Stadium again. The Highlanders will be involved in the last game of the first half of the 2023/24 ISL season against FC Goa on 29th December 2023. The league will take a break after this due to the national team travelling to Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup in January next year.
Fixtures
Sunday, 24 September 2023
NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati (8 PM)
Friday, 29 September 2023
NorthEast United FC vs Chennaiyin FC - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati (8 PM)
Friday, 6 October 2023
Punjab FC vs North East United FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi (8 PM)
Thursday, 26 October 2023
North East United FC vs Jamshedpur FC - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati (8 PM)
Friday, 3 November 2023
Odisha FC vs North East United FC - Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar (5:30 PM)
Sunday, 26 November 2023
North East United FC vs Bengaluru FC - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati (8 PM)
Monday, 4 December 2023
East Bengal FC vs North East United FC - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (8 PM)
Sunday, 10 December 2023
North East United FC vs Hyderabad FC - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati (8 PM)
Friday, 15 December 2023
North East United FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati (8 PM)
Sunday, 24 December 2023
Bengaluru FC vs North East United FC - Sree Kanteeerava Stadium, Bengaluru (5:30 PM)
Friday, 29 December 2023
NorthEast United FC vs FC Goa - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati (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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