ISL 2022-23: Matches to look forward to in October

A brand new season of the Indian Super League (ISL) is around the corner as the fixtures for the upcoming 2022-23 season have been revealed. With ISL 2022-23 on the horizon, let's check the matches out.

In a high-octane season opener, Kerala Blasters host Kolkata giants East Bengal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on October 7.

This will be the seventh time the Blasters are involved in the season opener before locking horns against another Kolkata giant ATK Mohun Bagan on October 16.

But the big-ticket clash in the month of October will be the titanic battle between arch-rivals ATK Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

The Kolkata derby is all set to take place at the Salt Lake Stadium on October 29.

Let us find out the matches to look forward to in the opening month of the new ISL 2022-23:

Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal

Date: 7/10/2022

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

After facing ATK Mohun Bagan in the season openers of the last two editions of the ISL, Kerala Blasters will square it off against East Bengal this time.

The two clubs with arguably the biggest fanbases in the country will certainly set the tone for the season as a cracker of a game is on the cards.

Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC

Date: 14/10/2022

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai

Time to rekindle an old ISL rivalry as Southern Indian giants Chennaiyin FC and Bengaluru FC lock horns at the Marina Arena on October 14.

The two clubs have had several memorable matches in the past with flaring tempers on and off the pitch and with the fans back in the stadium this time, an intense encounter is in the offering.

Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan

Date: 16/10/2022

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

Nine days after their opening fixture against East Bengal, Blasters will host another Kolkata giant ATK Mohun Bagan in a game that is expected to garner great fanfare.

ATK Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal

Date: 29/10/2022

Venue: Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata

For the first time in ISL's history the Kolkata Derby will played in front of a packed crowd at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Since the two giants of Indian football joined the top division league in 2020/21 season, the derby was played behind closed doors in the bio-bubble in Goa.

But the euphoria is finally back at the 'City of Joy' as two clubs are set to lock horns on October 29.

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