How can Mohun Bagan win the Calcutta Football League? CFL scenarios explained
Mohun Bagan (in green-and-maroon) is looking to win the Calcutta Football League for the first time since 2018. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Mohun Bagan (in green-and-maroon) is looking to win the Calcutta Football League for the first time since 2018. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The Calcutta Football League (CFL) has come down to the wire with four teams in direct contention for the title ahead of the final matchday on September 19.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant takes on Mohammedan Sporting in one of three matches kicking off at the same time, with the Mariners looking to lift the title after nearly a decade.
Bagan and its arch-rival East Bengal are among the favourites to win the league and Sportstar looks at how the Mariners can go on and lift its 31st CFL title.
Calcutta Football League Championship Round points table
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Loss | Goal difference | Points |
| 1 | Mohun Bagan SG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Mohammedan SC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 3 | Bhawanipore SC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | East Bengal FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | United SC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Coal India | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
How can Mohun Bagan win the Calcutta Football League?
Scenario 1: Bagan beats Mohammedan Sporting
Mohun Bagan will win the title irrespective of what happens in the other matches.
Scenario 2: Bagan draws with Mohammedan Sporting
Bagan will win the title if:
- Bhowanipore drops points
- East Bengal does not win by five goals
Scenario 3: Bagan loses to Mohammedan Sporting
Bagan’s title-pursuit will end right away and Mohammedan Sporting will win the CFL title.
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