Mumbai City FC are crowned ISL 2022/23 Shield winners
ISL 2022/23 Shield winners Mumbai City FC will go head-to-head against ISL 2021/22 Shield winners Jamshedpur FC in a bid to book a berth in the AFC Champions League 2023-24 group stage.
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The AFC Champions League Playoff match will be played on Tuesday, April 4, at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, Kerala. The Islanders finished atop the ISL 2022/23 standings, while Jamshedpur FC had a poor run in the recently conducted edition of the Indian Super League.
With this being a one-off match, both teams will look to put their best foot forward and ensure they grab the victory and a spot in the AFC Champions League 2023-24 group stage.
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The two teams have faced each other a total of 12 times across all competitions over the years. Jamshedpur FC have five wins, while Mumbai City FC have emerged victorious on four occasions. The remaining three games have ended in draws.
watch AFC Champions League Playoff match in India?
The AFC Champions League Playoff fixtures will be telecast on the Sony Sports 2 channel. Fans can also catch live action on the Fancode app and website. Passes for the one-off game on Fancode will cost INR 15/-.
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