Punjab FC 1-0 Chennaiyin FC
Updated
Punjab FC won: Punjab FC 1-0 Chennaiyin FC in the India, Indian Super League (Round 1) on Wed, 6 May 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Punjab FC goals: Lalrinliana Hnamte 83' (og). Expected goals: 0.81-0.74. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Muheet Shabir (7.9).
Match report
Punjab FC beat Chennaiyin FC 1-0
Punjab FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday 6 May in the India, Indian Super League.
An own goal by Lalrinliana Hnamte put Punjab FC ahead on 83' (1-0).
Punjab FC had 57% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.81-0.74.
Muheet Shabir (Punjab FC) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 2,534.
Match stats
| Punjab FC | Chennaiyin FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.81 | 0.74 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 19 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 275 (76%) | 182 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Punjab FC (4-2-3-1): Muheet Shabir, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei Nongmeikapam, Pablo, Muhammed Uvais, Ricky John Shabong, Vinit Rai, Manglenthang Kipgen, Dani Ramírez, Bede Amarachi Osuji, Nsungusi Effiong
Chennaiyin FC (4-4-2): Mohammad Nawaz, Laldinliana Renthlei, Pritam Kotal, PC Laldinpuia, Mandar Rao Dessai, Farukh Choudhary, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Mohammed Bemammer, Irfan Yadwad, Daniel Chima Chukwu, Alberto Noguera
Key events
- 44' · Yellow card · Farukh Choudhary (Chennaiyin FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Samir Zeljkovic for Bede Amarachi Osuji (Punjab FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Bikash Singh Sagolsem for Vinit Rai (Punjab FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Eduardo Kau for PC Laldinpuia (Chennaiyin FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Klusner Pereira for Farukh Choudhary (Chennaiyin FC)
- 83' · Goal · Lalrinliana Hnamte (Punjab FC)
- 84' · Substitution · Maheson Singh Tongbram for Lalrinliana Hnamte (Chennaiyin FC)
- 84' · Substitution · Pramveer for Pablo (Punjab FC)
- 87' · Substitution · S Prakadeswaran for Mandar Rao Dessai (Chennaiyin FC)
- 87' · Substitution · Ankit Mukherjee for Laldinliana Renthlei (Chennaiyin FC)
- 89' · Yellow card · Khaiminthang Lhungdim (Punjab FC)
- 90' · Substitution · Singamayum Shami for Dani Ramírez (Punjab FC)
- 90' · Substitution · Leon Augustine for Manglenthang Kipgen (Punjab FC)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC?
Punjab FC won, 1-0 (India, Indian Super League) on Wed, 6 May 2026.
When and where is Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC?
Wed, 6 May 2026, 14:00 UTC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India, Indian Super League.