ISL 2024-25 Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC | Bengaluru FC remain at top, beat Punjab FC by 1-0 | FT BFC 1-0 PFC

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as the international break is over and we are back in action as well to bring you all live updates of Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates and scores of the table-toppers clash between Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC.

Build Up

The hosts for tonight, Bengaluru FC suffered a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC in their last match of the last match-week of the Indian Super League 2024-25. The Blues is currently at the top of the league table with 10 points earned in 4 matches

Gerard Zaragoza's side is yet to concede a single goal in this ISL edition so far and they are going to give Punjab a tough challenge. Bengaluru will eye for three points to extend their lead at the top. 

The visitors, Punjab FC have turned things completely around from their last season, and they have a perfect start this season with 9 points and winning three out of three matches. The Shers played one game less than Bengaluru but are only one point short of them. 

Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis' and his men's biggest challenge will be to put goals past Bengaluru, defeating their formidable defence. Punjab will put everything at stake to make it four out of four and keep their perfect start intact, clinching the top spot as well.

As the exciting encounter between the toppers is approaching tonight, keep an eye on the game as we bring you all the real-time updates team news, and live scores of the Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC in the Indian Super League 2024-25. 

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

Oct 18, 2024 21:40 IST
Player of the Match
Naorem Roshan Singh (Bengaluru FC)
Goals: 1 
Shots: 2
Duels/Won: 5/5
Tackles/Won: 3/2
Touches: 55




Oct 18, 2024 21:30 IST
FINAL VERDICT | Bengaluru FC 1-0 Punjab FC
Bengaluru FC extend their lead at the top of the table as Naorem Roshan Singh's only goal makes all the difference in Kanteerava.
Bengaluru FC win their 4th match of the season and maintains a record 5th clean-sheet in the opening 5 games of a single ISL season. They are currently atop the table with 13 points in 5 matches. 
Punjab FC's unbeaten run is broken and they remain in the second position with 9 points in 4 matches. 
Three points again. 🔵
Bengaluru, let's hear it #LouderThanEver! 🩷#WeAreBFC #BFCPFC pic.twitter.com/9OkxfheFgx
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 18, 2024



Oct 18, 2024 21:25 IST
90+6' | FINAL WHISTLE!
The final whistle is blown. Bengaluru FC earn all three points!



Oct 18, 2024 21:23 IST
90+4' | Chhetri is denied
Sunil Chhetri takes a free-kick from outside the box but his grounder is too weak to beat Ravi Kumar at Punjab's goal.



Oct 18, 2024 21:22 IST
90+3' | It is a very unlucky day for Pulga Vidal
Pulga Vidal attempts a left-footed free-kick from outside the box but his strike flies over the crossbar.



Oct 18, 2024 21:19 IST
6 minutes of injury time added.



Oct 18, 2024 21:16 IST
87' | Substitutions for Punjab FC
Nihal Sudheesh and Abhi Meitei are subbed off as Nitesh Darjee and Manglenthang Kipgen replace them.



Oct 18, 2024 21:12 IST
84' | Asmir receives a yellow
Punjab's Asmir Suljic receives a booking. 



Oct 18, 2024 21:06 IST
78' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
Lalremtluanga Fanai replaces Suresh Wangjam. 



Oct 18, 2024 21:04 IST
74' | How did it not go in?
Asmir plays a very well pass inside the box from his run in the left as it is received by Ricky Shabong at first and Bakenga's shot only troubles the crossbar!



Oct 18, 2024 21:01 IST
73' | Pulga Vidal nearly goes in AGAIN!
Pulga Vidal attempts another shot but it goes off the target... again.



Oct 18, 2024 20:57 IST
68' | Substitution for Punjab FC
Filip Mrzljak walks off as Asmir Suljić replaces him.



Oct 18, 2024 20:50 IST
62' | So close for Vidal!
Pulga Vidal unleashes a left-footed strike but it goes inches over the top-left corner of Bengaluru's goal.



Oct 18, 2024 20:48 IST
59' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
Edgar Mendez is subbed off and Jovanovic comes on for Bengaluru.



Oct 18, 2024 20:47 IST
58' | Substitutions for Punjab FC
Vinit Rai and Leon Augustine are off as Ricky Shabong and Mushaga Bakenga are on!



Oct 18, 2024 20:46 IST
58' | Chinglensana Singh receives a second yellow!
Chinglensana Singh is shown a second yellow and Bengaluru FC is down to ten men!



Oct 18, 2024 20:38 IST
50' | Close for Noguera
Alberto Noguera takes a shot from outside the box but it flies just off target!



Oct 18, 2024 20:34 IST
45' | Half-time substitution for Bengaluru
Sunil Chhetri makes his way to the pitch subbing off Rohit Danu.



Oct 18, 2024 20:19 IST
HALF-TIME | The half-time whistle is blown!
Bengaluru FC is leading 1-0 at half-time as Naorem Roshan Singh gave Bengaluru the lead minutes before the half-time whistle. 




Oct 18, 2024 20:16 IST
2 minutes of added time announced for the first half.



Oct 18, 2024 20:15 IST
43' | Roshan draws the first blood!
Naorem Roshan Singh takes a thunderous left-footed strike after intercepting a second ball deflected from Meitei, and his strike lands in the top-right corner to give Bengaluru FC the lead at Kanteerava!
43' GOAALLL!!! Pereyra Diaz's cross into the box finds its way to Roshan, who slices a shot home to give the Blues the lead. 1-0. #BFCPFC #WeAreBFC #LouderThanEver pic.twitter.com/tEPDtBBQJr
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 18, 2024
 
𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 🤝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞

Watch #BFCPFC LIVE on #JioCinema & #Sports18-3! 👈#ISLonJioCinema #ISLonSports18 #JioCinemaSports #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/2tL6exxxEB
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) October 18, 2024



Oct 18, 2024 20:09 IST
37' | Bengaluru waste another scoring chance
Danu played out a good delivery in the Punjab box but Punjab defender Novoselec makes a good interception to deny Diaz from receiving the ball in an open space.



Oct 18, 2024 20:06 IST
35' | Gurpreet stands tall!
Pulga Vidal pulls off an exquisite free-kick from a set-piece but BFC keeper Gurpreet punches the ball away!



Oct 18, 2024 20:04 IST
33' | Chinglensana Singh receives yellow
Chinglensana Singh receives the first yellow for Bengaluru for committing a foul. 



Oct 18, 2024 19:57 IST
26' | Nihal gets booked
Nihal Sudheesh gets the first booking of the game as the referee shows yellow to him for play-acting.



Oct 18, 2024 19:51 IST
20' | Roshan gets blocked
Naorem Roshan manages a good scoring opportunity but gets blocked well by Punjab defender Suresh Meitei.



Oct 18, 2024 19:46 IST
15' | Pulga Vidal goes wide
Punjab's Pulga Vidal initiates a long-ranger strike it goes off the target.



Oct 18, 2024 19:44 IST
13' | Wangjam goes off target
Noguera attempts a strike but it gets deflected in Punjab's defence, and Suresh Wangjam takes a shot from the second ball but it goes wide off the target.



Oct 18, 2024 19:43 IST
12' | Mrzljak takes a shot
Punjab's Mrzljak attempts a grounder outside the box but the shot lands safely in Gurpreet's hands. 



Oct 18, 2024 19:41 IST
10' | Bengaluru bossing
Bengaluru managed 80% ball possession in the first 10 minutes.



Oct 18, 2024 19:31 IST
1' Kick-off!
Here we go! The match is underway! 



Oct 18, 2024 19:24 IST
Bengaluru's Vinith Venkatesh named the ISL Emerging Player of the Month for September 2024.




Oct 18, 2024 19:19 IST
The Masterminds
Bengaluru FC coach Gerard Zaragoza and Punjab FC coach Panagiotis Dilmperis ahead of the match!




Oct 18, 2024 19:16 IST
A special kit, a special message
Bengaluru coach Gerard Zaragoza and forward Pereyra Diaz talk about the special pink kit that will be donned by Bengaluru FC in tonight's match.
“The most important thing is the message.” 🩷#LouderThanEver #WeAreBFC #BFCPFC pic.twitter.com/IzYdgVH78N
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 18, 2024



Oct 18, 2024 19:14 IST
HUGE UPDATE: Luka Majcen is BACK!




Oct 18, 2024 19:13 IST
The visitors are in the house!
We here. You ready @bengalurufc?#PunjabDaJosh #TheShers #BFCPFC pic.twitter.com/A1HtfcJIjL
— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) October 18, 2024



Oct 18, 2024 19:13 IST
The hosts have arrived!
Tonight's about more than just the three points at stake, and the Blues know it! 🩷#WeAreBFC #BFCPFC #LouderThanEver pic.twitter.com/cQLryDxbNH
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 18, 2024



Oct 18, 2024 18:54 IST
Line-ups | Punjab FC
Playing XI: Ravi Kumar (GK), Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei, Ivan Novoselec, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Vinit Rai, Filip Mrzljak, Nikhil Prabhu, Nihal Sudeesh, Ezequiel Vidal, Leon Augustine
Subs: Shabong, Suljic, Bakenga, Kipgen, Shami, Suhail, Nitesh, Shabir, Majcen 
A first change to the starting XI this season as Leon Augustine gets his first start of the campaign on his return to his old turf.

Our starting line-up for #BFCPFC, presented by @Dafanewsindia.#PunjabDaJosh #TheShers pic.twitter.com/9MDaiEGFjM
— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) October 18, 2024



Oct 18, 2024 18:47 IST
Line-ups | Bengaluru FC
Playing XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh, Naorem Roshan Singh, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capó, Suresh Wangjam, Rohit Danu, Jorge Pereyra Díaz, Édgar Méndez
Subs: Jovanovic, Harsh, Sivasakthi, Sunil Chhetri, Salah, Clarence, Fanai, Ralte, Vinith 
TEAM NEWS! 📜

Danu makes his first start of the season. ⚡
Pereyra Diaz and Sana are recalled. 💪
Bheke leads the Blues! ©️#WeAreBFC #LouderThanEver #BFCPFC 🩷 pic.twitter.com/OFwk2DXioR
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 18, 2024



Oct 18, 2024 18:41 IST
Tonight's Venue




Oct 18, 2024 18:39 IST
Match Details
Match: Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC
Date: 18 October 2024
Time: 7.30 pm IST
Venue: Sri Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru