Shillong: Punjab FC kicks off its 2026-27 Indian Super League campaign this Wednesday. The squad meets Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. They want a win. The club enters the match with momentum after locking down a sixth-place finish last season.
Punjab secured 22 points across 13 matches during the previous campaign. They outperformed Odisha, who struggled and finished in 11th place with 11 fewer points. The two teams last met in May. Punjab won that contest 3-2 after a late goal from Dani Ramirez.
Coach Pavlos Dermitzakis pushed his players hard during an extended pre-season schedule. The team played eight friendlies before competing in the IFA Shield to sharpen their skills. Now, they must prove that work pays off on the pitch. According to the pre-game report, "Punjab will aim to turn their preparation into an opening victory."
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