The All India Football Federation (AIFF) tweeted, "Real Kashmir FC have withdrawn from AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, as VISAS for their foreign players could not be secured. They will be replaced by Dempo SC."
The Marina Machans, thus, moved to the 10th spot with 21 points, trailing the sixth-placed Bengaluru FC (28) by seven points and keeping their play-off hopes alive.
If all goes well, the new season of ISL may start in the first week of February.
Punjab FC picked up a sensational 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League, in New Delhi on Thursday.
Hyderabad FC score in dying minutes to salvage 1-1 draw against EBFC
Chennaiyin FC rode on super sub Chima Chukwu's late strike to come from behind and hold FC Goa to an exciting 2-2 draw.
Determined Chennaiyin FC came from a goal down to beat NorthEast United 3-2 in an Indian Super League match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday, courtesy of a brace from birthday boy Wilmar Jordan Gil.
At a time when Indian football is seeking a radical overhaul, the Super Cup, starting in Goa from Saturday, could act as a catalyst for clubs to build their teams, prepare their players, get valuable match time, and keep their hopes of continental qualifications alive.
Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle hoped for a positive start despite starting their campaign away.
Derby in Super Cup group stage as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal drawn together
Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.
Current situation risks rendering ongoing operations untenable: ISL clubs to AIFF
Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.
10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"
Chennaiyin FC beat Delhi FC 2-1; Gokulam qualifies following Bengaluru-Blasters draw
Chennaiyin FC got the better of Hyderabad FC 3-1 in the southern derby of the Durand Cup football tournament in Guwahati on Thursday.
Individuals will come and go but they cannot control a sport in the country, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey said on Thursday as he also mentioned a court judgment.
Grappling with unprecedented uncertainty over the fate of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, the AIFF on Saturday moved in to "calm" fears among its referees, assuring them that their contracts will be renewed "as per established procedure."
AIFF proposes Super Cup from second or third week of September, doubts remain over ISL
AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns
Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.
FC Goa held total control over this game, keeping 58.6% of the possession and taking eight shots on target as opposed to none of Chennaiyin FC.
ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved
Chennaiyin created chances in the second half but failed to find the opposition net.
11 ISL clubs urge AIFF to urgently bring "current situation" of Indian football to SC's attention
Earlier in the 16th minute, Ashutosh Mehta showed excellent skills and tried to create a chance from the right flank. CFC defenders intercepted the attack before he could hand the ball over to Manvir Singh.
The best chance of the second half fell to Suhail Bhat when Rai found him with a beautiful low cross. But before the young forward could take a shot, Elsinho did exceptionally well to clear the lines.
The Tuskers now have 16 points from seven matches, three clear of FC Goa who have played two matches less.
Chennaiyin remained fifth with 18 points from 13 matches, but a victory would have taken them at the top of the tree with Hyderabad FC having 20 points from 12 outings.
Chennaiyin FC got the better of Hyderabad FC 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak in the Indian Super League in Chennai on Wednesday.
Bagan started in a positive fashion as Manvir, who has fallen out of favour with national coach Igor Stimac, played a one-two with Dimitri Petratos before slotting it past Chennaiyin goalie Debjit Majumdar.
Hyderabad FC opened their account after a goal-less draw against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) in Chennai on Tuesday.
Chennaiyin's defense was a tough nut to crack as Eli Sabia and Vishal Kaith came with crucial interceptions and blocks to deny Sunil Chhetri and Paartalu.
Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Odisha FC
Roy Krishna scored inside five minutes to give the Blues an early advantage but Prasanth Karuthadathkuni scored at the stroke of half-time to restore parity.
At 40 years and 126 days, Sunil Chhetri became the oldest hat-trick scorer in the ISL history
The Yellow Army rose to the third place in the points table while handing the Marina Machans their second defeat of the season, which saw them drop to sixth.
Krishna gave early warnings after a Kauko through ball sent him clear but the veteran Fiji striker, back in the starting XI after an injury layoff, found the post in his way.
Chennaiyin went into the lead after Suhail Pasha's header took a deflection from Hira Mondal and went inside the net for an own goal.
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