After a rollercoaster of a year, the time that the football fans have been eagerly waiting for, is here. The ISL season 2020-21 has commenced on the 20th of November 2020 after a long hiatus, and Jamshedpur FC finally kicks off the season with a tough one as they go face to face with Chennaiyin FC for their first fixture on 24th November.
The rivalry between the two clubs has always been an exhilarating one as it is one of the most anticipated matches the fans look forward to every season.
Jamshedpur FC have previously gone head-to-head against Chennaiyin FC for a total of 6 times in the last 3 seasons of ISL. Their last fixture in January 2020 was played at the Marina Arena in Chennai, ending in victory for Chennaiyin FC.
The teams also saw some of their players change sides. Jamshedpur’s fan favourite switched sides with a move to Chennaiyin FC while Nerka and Dinliana made the opposite journey.
Out of the 6 clashes in the last 4 seasons, both the clubs have given a tough competition to the other and concluded with no clear winner in 3 matches as they have drawn 3 times each. So far, the bright blue jersey boys with a strong midfield and a set of fast paced attackers, have managed to be in the lead with 2 wins against Jamshedpur FC, while on the other hand the Jamshedpur lads have won the battle only once.
Regardless of the record, the home boys never left any stone unturned and have come back stronger every time. With some solid talents and exciting additions to the team this season, and with former coach of Chennaiyin FC, Owen Coyle, now leading Jamshedpur FC, the squad will be looking to equalise the win record and possibly extend the lead against the rivals from the south.
The current head-to-head record for both the teams are as follows
Jamshedpur FC Chennaiyin FC
Matches – 6
1 Wins 2
3 Draws 3
6 Goals 8
Jamshedpur FC will be facing Chennaiyin FC in their first home game of the season at the Tilak Maidan stadium, Goa at 7:30 pm. Tune-in to Hotstar and Star Sports Network to watch the live telecast
