After a satisfactory performance in the first-half of the ongoing Indian Super League (2021-22) in Goa, Jamshedpur FC would look to carry forward the momentum when they take the field in the second-half of the cash-rich tournament next year.
The Men of Steel, who are currently placed 2nd on the table with 12 points (7 matches, 3 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss), are still required to play 3 more matches to complete their first-half-engagement. The remaining first-half matches are against Kerala Blasters FC (December 26), Chennaiyin FC (January 2) and Northeast United FC (January 6).
Jamshedpur will clash with SC East Bengal in their opening match of the second-half on January 11 and follow it up with encounters against Hyderabad FC (January 17), Mumbai City FC (January 21), FC Goa (January 28), Bengaluru FC (February 5), Kerala Blasters FC (February 11), ATK Mohun Bagan (February 16), Odisha FC (February 22), Northeast United FC (February 27) and Chennaiyin FC (March 3).
According to the second-half schedule announced by Football Sports Development Limited, the final round will begin on January 10 and will be played over a 55-day period as the teams fight it out for the end-of-season silverware.
This season’s ISL has so far captivated the fans with high scoring games with many teams still being in contention to not only win the league but secure a place in the top 4 to go on to reach the final.
Defending champion Mumbai City FC is set to emerge as league leaders, However, they are being given a chase by Jamshedpur FC and Hyderabad FC – two teams desperate for their first semi-finals appearance along with two-time winners Chennaiyin FC.
Jamshedpur have never made it to the semi-finals ever since making their ISL debut in the 2017-18 season. The Tata Steel-owned club experimented with four coaches (Steve Coppell), (Cesar Ferrando), Antonio Iriondo) and the current incumbent (Owen Coyle) who took charge in the last season.
The current form of the club has shown a lot of positivity and the boys under head coach Owen are playing with an intent to reach their desired goal this time.
