Unbeaten FC Goa face Punjab FC FC Goa will look to continue their unbeaten run when they face Punjab FC in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, March 16, 2026. The match is set for a 19:30 IST kickoff and will be broadcast live on FanCode and Sony Sports TEN 2. FC Goa, currently fourth in the league table with eight points from four matches, have remained undefeated in their opening four games of the season, securing two wins and two draws. Punjab FC, meanwhile, are eighth with four points from three matches and have also maintained an unbeaten record in their last two fixtures. The Goan side’s recent draw against East Bengal FC in Kolkata ended 0-0, while Punjab were held to a 1-1 draw by NorthEast United in New Delhi. Ahead of the encounter, FC Goa head coach Manolo Márquez emphasized the team’s focus on maintaining their attacking style and possession-based play. “Against East Bengal, the team played with a lot of personality and kept possession for long periods. We would like to continue playing in the same way against Punjab,” he said. Márquez also praised Punjab’s defensive resilience, noting, “They are a strong side that plays with intensity and pace and they have started the season well. It will definitely be a challenging match for us.” Punjab FC head coach Pangiotis Dilmperis acknowledged the need for improved finishing and decision-making, citing their previous match against NorthEast United. “We delivered the ball into the opponent’s box 26 times while they entered ours only twice. We must improve our finishing and decision-making to convert those opportunities into goals,” he said. Dilmperis also expressed respect for FC Goa, stating, “They are a very good team with a clear plan and strong players.#jawaharlal_nehru_stadium #punjab_fc #fc_goa #manolo_marquez #pangiotis_dilmperis
