Gurkirat Singh Scores Late As Punjab FC Hold Mumbai City FC to a 1-1 Draw In New Delhi

October 19, 2026: Punjab FC and Mumbai City FC played out a 1-1 draw in an MG Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Delhi, on Monday. Uruguayan striker Leandro Otormin put Mumbai City ahead from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute, before former Mumbai City FC attacker Gurkirat Singh rescued a point for Punjab with his first goal for the club, heading home in the 90th minute.

Punjab began with high-intensity pressing, and the match quickly turned into a physical contest. The hosts had the first chance in the fourth minute, when Rishikanta Meitei’s right-footed effort from distance was pushed away by Mumbai City goalkeeper TP Rehenesh. Punjab continued to test the visitors with their pressing and quick transitions, while the Islanders looked to respond with fast breaks and wingers who continued to spread the game wide.

The visitors were forced into making an early change, with Vikram Partap Singh making way for Farukh Chaudhary after a tackle involving Rishikanta Meitei left the Mumbai City FC man unable to continue. Brandon Fernandes came close to breaking the deadlock moments later, but for Arshdeep Singh, who rushed off his line to make a crucial save.