2015–16 Bengaluru FC season

2015–2016 football season for Bengaluru Football Club July 2020 July 2020 Bengaluru 2015–16 File:Bengaluru FC vs East Bengal at Kanteerava Stadium on 10 April 2016.jpg West Block Blues display banners during Bengaluru FC vs East Bengal at Sree Kanteerava. Ashley Westwood Parth Jindal Sree Kanteerava Stadium I-League 1st Federation Cup Quarter-finals AFC Cup Round of 16fn1 Bengaluru advanced to the quarter-finals which were played during the 2016–17 season Kim Song-yongSunil Chhetri(5 each) Sunil Chhetri (9) 17,554 vs Mohun Bagan(13 February 2016) 2,487 vs Lao Toyota(27 April 2016)Bengaluru FC 2–1 Lao Toyots http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=10086&stageid=393&tMode=H&view=ajax&show=matchsummary Asian Football Confederation https://web.archive.org/web/20160504111529/http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=10086&stageid=393&tMode=H&view=ajax&show=matchsummary 4 May 2016 _redborder _redcollar _redborder _band_red _redsides 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF _whiteborder _vneckwhite _whiteborder _redsides _band_white FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF FF0000 _blueborder _bluecollar_2 _blueborder _bluesides _bluetop FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 2014–15 2016–17 The 2015–16 season was the third in the history of Bengaluru Football Club. It began on 1 June 2015 and concluded on 31 May 2016, with competitive matches occurring between January and May. The club ended their I-League campaign as champions for the second time, only winning by two points ahead of second placed Mohun Bagan. In the Federation Cup, Bengaluru were eliminated early in the first round, suffering defeat to Aizawl. In the AFC Cup, Bengaluru managed to make it past the Round of 16, defeating Kitchee. The victory had qualified the club for the quarter-finals which would take place the next season. Prior to the start of the season, Bengaluru were very active making squad changes. Players who have been with the club since their first season such as Sean Rooney and domestic players Darren Caldeira, Malemngamba Meitei, Pawan Kumar, and Robin Singh left after their contracts expired. Club captain Sunil Chhetri and midfielder Thoi Singh had also left the club for Indian Super League clubs Mumbai City and Chennaiyin respectively. Both would return on loan after the 2015 ISL season. Forward Kim Song-yong was signed by head coach Ashley Westwood to replace Rooney. Midfielder Michael Collins was signed a couple weeks after the start of the I-League season as an injury replacement to Josh Walker. Indian youth internationals Amrinder Singh and Seiminlen Doungel were also brought in by Westwood, alongside young prospects Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Malsawmzuala, and Nishu Kumar from the AIFF Elite Academy. Due to the Indian Super League, Bengaluru didn't start playing competitive matches until January. The team began their league campaign positively with five victories from their first seven matches putting them first in the table. A defeat by title contenders Mohun Bagan in February saw Bengaluru slip to second. The club wouldn't return to first place until the final month of the campaign. Bengaluru had won five of their last seven matches, clinching the title with a 2–0 victory against Salgaocar with one match left to play. After the I-League season, Bengaluru participated in the Federation Cup and were eliminated in the first round by Aizawl. The club also participated in the AFC Cup, Asia's secondary international club competition. Bengaluru's Asian campaign began slowly with two defeats to open the group stage, but three victories in a row helped push the club to finish second in the table. In the Round of 16, the club took on Kitchee and won 3–2. The victory qualified Bengaluru for the quarter-finals, which would take place during Bengaluru's next season. Bengaluru's top goalscorer for the third season in a row was captain Sunil Chhetri, who scored 9 goals from 20 matches. The club had four representatives win an individual award following the I-League season. Amrinder Singh was awarded as the best goalkeeper, John Johnson as best defender, Eugeneson Lyngdoh as best midfielder, and Ashley Westwood as best coach. This season would also be Westwood's last as head coach with him departing at the end of his contract. Background 2014–15 Bengaluru FC season Bengaluru had begun the previous season by winning the Federation Cup.Federation Cup 2014-15: Bengaluru FC lift maiden title with 2-1 win over Dempo SC https://www.india.com/sports/federation-cup-2014-15-bengaluru-fc-lift-maiden-title-with-2-1-win-over-dempo-sc-245472/ 3 July 2020 india.com 12 January 2015 The club defeated Dempo in the final on 11 January 2015 at the Fatorda Stadium, their first ever domestic cup championship. The club entered their second I-League campaign as the defending champions, having won the 2013–14 title. After a slow start to the season – not earning a victory in the first three matches, two of them defeats – Bengaluru would go on to win 10 of their last 17 matches, not suffering a single defeat, and were favorites to win their second title in a row, something that has not been done before in I-League history.Ajgoankar Ashlesh BENGALURU FC ASSERT THEIR CLASS, RELEGATION BATTLE HOTS UP http://www.thehardtackle.com/2015/i-league-201415-bengaluru-fc-assert-their-class-relegation-battle-hots-up/ 3 July 2020 The Hard Tackle 6 May 2015 The club entered the last match day in second place, two points behind Mohun Bagan. Coincidently, Bengaluru were to take on Mohun Bagan at home. Despite having the home advantage and taking the lead before halftime through John Johnson, Mohun Bagan defender Bello Razaq managed to score an 87th-minute equalizer and help his side to a 1–1 draw. The draw meant that Bengaluru finished as runners-up to Mohun Bagan.I-League: Mohun Bagan ends 13-year drought, defeats Bengaluru FC https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/Undertheinfluence/i-league-mohun-bagan-ends-13-year-drought-defeats-bengaluru-fc/ 3 July 2020 Economic Times India Times 1 June 2015 In February 2015, Bengaluru played in the AFC Champions League qualifiers for the first time. The club were defeated in extra time 2–1 by Malaysian club Johor Darul Ta'zim.Bengaluru FC lose 2-1 to Johor Darul Ta'zim in play-off tie https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/afc-champions-league-bengaluru-fc-go-down-2-1-to-johor-darul-tazim 3 July 2020 SportsKeeda 5 February 2015 The result meant that Bengaluru dropped down to the AFC Cup, Asia's secondary club competition. In the AFC Cup, Bengaluru finished second in their group, winning every match besides the two against Persipura Jayapura.Bengaluru FC beaten 3-1 by Persipura Jayapura https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/AFC-Cup-Bengaluru-FC-beaten-3-1-by-Persipura-Jayapura/articleshow/47259588.cms 3 July 2020 The Times of India 13 May 2015 The club were drawn against South China of Hong Kong in the Round of 16. Bengaluru were defeated 2–0 at the Mong Kok Stadium and thus knocked-out of the competition.Bera Kaustav South China 2-0 Bengaluru FC: The Blues go down in the AFC Cup Round of 16 https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/3629/afc-cup/2015/05/26/12113002/south-china-2-0-bengaluru-fc-the-blues-go-down-in-the-afc 3 July 2020 Goal.com Bengaluru players returned for pre-season on 27 July 2015.Bengaluru FC kick off pre-season today https://www.gcsstars.com/2015/07/bengaluru-fc-kick-off-pre-season-today.html 4 July 2020 Bengaluru GardenCity Soccer Stars 27 July 2015 After just failing to retain the league title and being knocked-out in the AFC Cup, head coach Ashley Westwood stated in a press conference that Bengaluru were "looking at players who can come in and affect an AFC Cup game". Westwood also commented on the upstart Indian Super League and the disruption to the I-League season stating "We've had two years to prepare for the ISL. The elite players in the country are prepared to withstand a 40-50 game season." As soon as the previous season ended, it was announced that Sean Rooney would be leaving the club to sign with Oakleigh Cannons in Australia.Sean Rooney parts ways with Bengaluru FC https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/06/01/12282552/sean-rooney-parts-ways-with-bengaluru-fc 4 July 2020 Goal.com 1 June 2015 Also let go were goalkeeper Pawan Kumar, midfielders Darren Caldeira and Malemngamba Meitei, and forward Karan Sawhney after their contracts expired.Bengaluru FC Released Players https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/713353208766135 Bengaluru FC (Facebook) Also released from the side were club captain Sunil Chhetri, midfielder Thoi Singh, and forward Robin Singh. All three would go on to join Indian Super League sides. It was later revealed by Bengaluru CEO Parth Jindal that the players were released as part of an agreement between the club and ISL that Chhetri, Thoi, and Robin would be loaned back to Bengaluru after the 2015 season.Jitendran Nikhil Jindal: Will Chhetri stay with Bengaluru if we do not offer ISL? https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2015/06/02/12314682/jindal-on-bengaluru-fcs-isl-decision 4 July 2020 Goal.com 2 June 2015 Bengaluru made their first signings of the season on 3 June 2015, bringing in North Korean forward Kim Song-yong from Royal Wahingdoh and midfielder Seiminlen Doungel from Shillong Lajong.August 2026 It was then announced two days later on 5 June that the club had extended the contracts of 10 players: Eugeneson Lyngdoh, Josh Walker, Shankar Sampingiraj, Rino Anto, Lalchhuanmawia, Udanta Singh, Lalthuammawia Ralte, C. K. Vineeth, Beikhokhei Beingaichho, and Siam Hanghal.August 2026 In July 2015, Bengaluru brought in India international midfielder Alwyn George from Dempo.Bhalla Abhimanyu Alwyn George signs with Bengaluru FC https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/29/13983262/alwyn-george-signs-with-bengaluru-fc 4 July 2020 Goal.com 29 July 2015 In October 2015, Bengaluru signed Indian youth international defender Salam Ranjan Singh on loan from Pune.Jitendran Nikhil Bengaluru FC snatch Salam Ranjan Singh away from Pune FC https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/10/24/16627292/i-league-bengaluru-fc-snatch-salam-ranjan-singh-away-from 4 July 2020 Goal.com 24 October 2015 The next month, the club completed the triple signing of youth internationals Nishu Kumar, Malsawmzuala, and Daniel Lalhlimpuia from the AIFF Elite Academy.http://bengalurufc.com/detailclubnews.php?id=221 BFC add to squad, sign three promising youngsters 17 November 2015 Bengaluru FC dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151118063658/http://bengalurufc.com/detailclubnews.php?id=221 18 November 2015 Bengaluru then completed their signings in December 2015, bringing in goalkeeper Amrinder Singh on loan from Pune.Bengaluru FC sign Amrinder for rest of the season https://www.bengalurufc.com/2015/team-news/bengaluru-fc-sign-amrinder-for-rest-of-the-season/ 4 July 2020 Bengaluru FC 25 December 2015 Prior to the start of the season, Westwood stated that the club "managed to work fairly consistently over the last four weeks. Got some new boys in and it’s always nice to have new faces to push the ones that are here who are getting a little comfortable. We’re stronger...".Rodrigues Michael Bengaluru FC are stronger and more balanced this season: coach Westwood https://www.mangalorean.com/bengaluru-fc-stronger-balanced-season-coach-westwood/ 4 July 2020 Mangalorean 5 January 2016 Transfers In No.PositionPlayerSigned fromDateRef 9 ? FW PRK Kim Song-yong IND Royal Wahingdoh 3 June 2015 August 2026 17 ? FW IND Seiminlen Doungel IND Shillong Lajong 3 June 2015 August 2026 20 ? MF IND Alwyn George IND Dempo 29 July 2015 22 ? DF IND Nishu Kumar IND AIFF Elite Academy 17 November 2015 30 ? MF IND Malsawmzuala IND AIFF Elite Academy 17 November 2015 25 ? FW IND Daniel Lalhlimpuia IND AIFF Elite Academy 17 November 2015 8 ? MF IRL Michael Collins ENG Oxford United 21 January 2016 http://www.bengalurufc.com/bengaluru-fc-replace-injured-walker-with-michael-collins/ Bengaluru FC replace Injured Walker with Michael Collins 21 January 2016 Bengaluru FC live https://web.archive.org/web/20160207124518/http://www.bengalurufc.com/bengaluru-fc-replace-injured-walker-with-michael-collins/ 7 February 2016 27 ? GK IND Nikhil Bernard IND Royal Wahingdoh 2 February 2016 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/bfc-signs-up-nikhil-bernard/article8185651.ece BFC signs up Nikhil Bernard The Hindu 3 February 2016 live subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20160203180215/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/bfc-signs-up-nikhil-bernard/article8185651.ece 3 February 2016 Out No.PositionPlayerSigned toDateRef 7 ? FW AUS Sean Rooney AUS Oakleigh Cannons 1 June 2015 1 ? GK IND Pawan Kumar IND Chennaiyin 1 June 2015 25 ? GK IND Soram Anganba IND Aizawl 1 June 2015 https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/638602642696998912 Former Blues 'keeper Soram Poirei has signed for I-League side @AizawlFC . We wish him the best and thank him for his time at BFC. Twitter Bengaluru FC live https://web.archive.org/web/20160308215003/https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/638602642696998912 8 March 2016 5 ? DF IND Gurtej Singh IND Fateh Hyderabad 1 June 2015 http://outsideoftheboot.com/2016/01/07/bengaluru-fc-season-preview-ashley-westwoods-men-look-battle-ready/ Bengaluru FC Season Preview: Ashley Westwood's men look battle ready 7 January 2016 Arnab Ray Outside of the boot live https://web.archive.org/web/20160127095417/http://outsideoftheboot.com/2016/01/07/bengaluru-fc-season-preview-ashley-westwoods-men-look-battle-ready/ 27 January 2016 20 ? DF IND Keegan Pereira IND Mumbai City 1 June 2015 15 ? MF IND Darren Caldeira IND Mumbai 1 June 2015 8 ? MF IND Malemngamba Meitei IND Mumbai 1 June 2015 32 ? MF IND Shilton D'Silva IND Mumbai 1 June 2015 Kaustav Bera I-League watch : Promising Youngster Aiban Dohling on trial at Bengaluru FC http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/07/30/13999172/i-league-watch-promising-youngster-aiban-dohling-on-trial-at Goal.com 30 July 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150802005936/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/07/30/13999172/i-league-watch-promising-youngster-aiban-dohling-on-trial-at 2 August 2015 12 ? MF IND Thoi Singh IND Chennaiyin 1 June 2015 17 ? FW IND Karan Sawhney IND Mumbai 1 June 2015 9 ? FW IND Robin Singh IND Delhi Dynamos 1 June 2015 11 ? FW IND Sunil Chhetri IND Mumbai City 1 June 2015 Loans in No.PositionPlayerLoaned fromDateRef 24 ? DF IND Salam Ranjan Singh IND Pune 24 October 2015 20 ? DF IND Keegan Pereira IND Mumbai City 20 December 2015 12 ? MF IND Thoi Singh IND Chennaiyin 20 December 2015 11 ? FW IND Sunil Chhetri IND Mumbai City 20 December 2015 1 ? GK IND Amrinder Singh IND Pune 25 December 2015 Loans out No.PositionPlayerTeamStart DateEnd DateRef 13 ? DFIND Rino Anto IND Atlético de Kolkata 3 October 2015 20 December 2015 http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/245324-indian-super-league-auction-bengaluru-fc-boys-sell-big Indian Super League Auction: Bengaluru FC Boys Sell Big 10 July 2015 NDTV dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150712213733/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/245324-indian-super-league-auction-bengaluru-fc-boys-sell-big 12 July 2015 29 July 2015 14 ? MFIND Eugeneson Lyngdoh IND Pune City 3 October 2015 20 December 2015 16 ? FWIND Shankar Sampingiraj IND Kerala Blasters 3 October 2015 20 December 2015 19 ? MFIND Siam Hanghal IND NorthEast United 3 October 2015 20 December 2015 23 ? DFIND Lalchhuanmawia IND Mumbai City 3 October 2015 20 December 2015 28 ? GKIND Lalthuammawia Ralte IND NorthEast United 3 October 2015 20 December 2015 31? MFIND C. K. Vineeth IND Kerala Blasters 3 October 2015 20 December 2015 Pre-season To prepare for the upcoming season, Bengaluru played two friendlies in August against the India under-19 side. In their first match on 8 August 2015, Bengaluru won 5–2 with Sunil Chhetri opening the scoring the 5th minute. The India under-19 side then scored two goals before halftime and went into the break with the 2–1 lead. In the second half, Bengaluru came back and scored four goals through Alwyn George, N.S. Manju, Eugeneson Lyngdoh, and Robin Singh.BFC down India U-19 in friendly https://www.deccanherald.com/content/494212/bfc8200down-india-u-19-friendly.html 12 July 2020 Deccan Herald 9 August 2015 Bengaluru's second match against the under-19 side was on 12 August. Bengaluru once again went into halftime down, losing 1–0 at the break, but managed to score five in the second half to win 5–2 again.Bengaluru FC beat India U-19's 5-2 in a friendly https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/bengaluru-fc-beat-india-u-19s-5-2-friendly 12 July 2020 SportsKeeda 12 August 2015 In addition to the two friendly matches, Bengaluru also participated in the 2015–16 Bangalore Super Division to prepare for the I-League season.Fixture - BDFA Super Division League 2015-16 https://www.gcsstars.com/2015/12/fixture-bdfa-super-division-league-2015.html 12 July 2020 GCS Stars 22 December 2015 One of the matches included an 11–0 victory over Income Tax on 27 December 2015. 2015 8 8 y 10:30 Friendly Bengaluru 5–2 Report India U19 Chhetri 5George 56Manju 66Lyngdoh 82R. Singh 89 Lalhlimpuia 6B. Singh 21 Bangalore Football Stadium Bangalore W 2015 8 12 y 19:30 Friendly Bengaluru 5–2 Report India U19 Doungel 55Song-yong 56Chhetri 66George 80Vineeth 90 Rai 37Lalhlimpuia 73 Bangalore Football Stadium Bangalore W Competitions Overall Competition Started round Final position First match Last match I-League —Winners 9 January 2016 23 April 2016 AFC Cup Group stage Round of 16 24 February 2016 25 May 2016 Federation Cup Quarter-finals Quarter-finals 30 April 2016 3 May 2016 Last Updated: 25 May 2016 Source : Competitions Overview 3 I-League 10 2 4 24 17 AFC Cup 4 0 3 12 12 Federation Cup 0 0 2 3 5 25 May 2016 I-League 2015–16 I-League Summary January thumb|Salgaocar vs Bengaluru FC Bengaluru kicked off their season with an away game against Salgaocar on 9 January 2016. Bengaluru took an early lead when C.K. Vineeth put a pass from Kim Song-Yong in the net. However, just before the half time, Jackichand Singh was brought down by Eugeneson Lyngdoh in the penalty area and Salgaocar were awarded the penalty. Darryl Duffy converted the penalty and equalized for Salgaocar. In the second half, Sunil Chhetri converted the free-kick into the goal in 61st minute and Bengaluru FC won the game 2–1, registering their sixth consecutive win against Salgaocar in all competitions.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/salgaocar-vs-bengaluru/2176874/report I-League: Salgaocar FC 1-2 Bengaluru FC: Chhetri ensures Steelmen begin on a winning note Sumedh Bilgi Goal.com 9 January 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160110174533/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/salgaocar-vs-bengaluru/2176874/report 10 January 2016 Bengaluru played the next game against I-League debutant Aizawl F.C. Curtis Osano's header from Keegan Pereira's free-kick in 27th minute was enough for Bengaluru to secure three points.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/aizawl-vs-bengaluru/2176878/report I-League: Aizawl FC 0-1 Bengaluru FC: Osano's first half header helps register three points for the away side 16 January 2016 Goal.com Shikharr Chandra live https://web.archive.org/web/20160310005000/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/aizawl-vs-bengaluru/2176878/report 10 March 2016 In the first home game of the season, Bengaluru played Shillong Lajong. C.K. Vineeth registered the fastest goal of the season (38 seconds) for Bengaluru. Bengaluru doubled the lead when Kim Song-Yong scored his first goal for the team in 35th minute. Kim scored the brace in the 60th minute and Bengaluru reached the top of the table with the 3–0 and the third consecutive win.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-shillong-lajong/2176884/report I-League: Bengaluru FC 3-0 Shillong Lajong: Home side ride on Kim's brace 24 January 2016 Srivastava Sahil Goal.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160126185819/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-shillong-lajong/2176884/report 26 January 2016 In the next away game against Mumbai F.C., Bengaluru quickly conceded the lead as Arata Izumi and Son Min-chol scored a goal each within 11 minutes. In spite of fair possession and counter-attack, Bengaluru couldn't convert their chances and faced the first loss of the season. The loss also ended Bengaluru FC's unbeaten streak of 16 games in the league dating back to previous season's game against Sporting Clube de Goa on 28 February 2015.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/mumbai-vs-bengaluru/2176888/report I-League: Mumbai FC 2-0 Bengaluru FC - Khalid Jamil's side continue their unbeaten run Brendon Netto 27 January 2016 Goal.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160131085716/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/mumbai-vs-bengaluru/2176888/report 31 January 2016 In the month's last game, Bengaluru FC faced East Bengal and registered their first every away victory against the Kolkata side with a solitary goal by the captain Sunil Chhetri in the 60th minute and finished the month at the top of the table.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/east-bengal-vs-bengaluru/2176890/report I-League: East Bengal 0-1 Bengaluru FC: Historic win for Westwood's side Kaustav Bera 30 January 2016 Goal.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160202200209/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/east-bengal-vs-bengaluru/2176890/report 2 February 2016 February thumb|left|Banner at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium before Bengaluru FC took on Mohun Bagan|upright=1.1 Bengaluru FC flagged February off with a home game against Sporting Clube de Goa. After missing an early chance, Bengaluru lost the lead when Odafa Onyeka Okolie scored in the 9th minute. Bengaluru's attack were unable to convert chances against 10-men Sporting until C.K. Vineeth found the back of the net in 64th minute. However, the home team's joy was short lived as Odafa completed his brace in 74th minute and Bengaluru faced first loss at home in the season.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-sporting-goa/2176898/report I-League: Bengaluru FC 1-2 Sporting Clube de Goa: Odafa brace stuns Blues 6 February 2016 goal.com Swapnaneel Parasar live https://web.archive.org/web/20160208042343/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-sporting-goa/2176898/report 8 February 2016 In the next home game Bengaluru FC faced I-League debutant DSK Shivajians F.C. Bengaluru were leading 2–0 with a goal each from Sunil Chhetri and Kim Song-Yong, but due to a defensive error from Bengaluru FC, DSK Shivajians pulled one back by a goal from ex-Bengaluru player Sampath Kuttymani, just before the half time. Bengaluru FC finished the game 4–1 with two more goals in the second half from substitutes Shankar Sampingiraj and Seminlen Doungel, and reclaimed the top spot.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-dsk-shivajians/2176902/report I-League: Bengaluru FC 4-1 DSK Shivajians: League leaders continue their impressive run Swapnaneel Parasar 10 February 2016 goal.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160504025056/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-dsk-shivajians/2176902/report 4 May 2016 In the next game against the defending champion, Mohun Bagan, after the goalless first half, Lalchhuanmawia was sent off by the referee. Jeje Lalpekhlua finally broke the deadlock in 73rd minute from Cornell Glenn's pass. Mohun Bagan doubled the lead by Sony Norde's goal and Bengaluru FC faced second defeat at home and third defeat of the season.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-mohun-bagan/2176905/report I-League: Bengaluru FC 0-2 Mohun Bagan: Jeje and Norde strikes sink Ashley Westwood's side Swapnaneel Parasar 13 February 2016 goal.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160504025106/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-mohun-bagan/2176905/report 4 May 2016 After facing a string of defeats, Bengaluru FC got back to winning ways against Aizawl F.C., when C.K. Vineeth's second half goal was enough to secure 3 points.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-aizawl/2177573/report I-League: Bengaluru FC 1-0 Aizawl FC: Vineeth strike seals win for the Blues Swapnaneel Parasar R Jeevan 28 February 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160229095921/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-aizawl/2177573/report 29 February 2016 March Bengaluru played the solo game I-League game in March against Shillong Lajong F.C. on 2 March 2016. Man of the match Udanta Singh scored his first ever goal in the I-League and gave Bengaluru FC the lead in the 36th minute. Bengaluru then maintained the lead with solid defending and sealed the game in 82nd minute when Kim Song-Yong's header doubled the lead from the corner kick of Udanta Singh.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/shillong-lajong-vs-bengaluru/2177577/report I-League: Shillong Lajong 0-2 Bengaluru FC: Blues close the gap at the top by a point Swapnaneel Parasar Nabarun Goswami goal.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160306041332/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/shillong-lajong-vs-bengaluru/2177577/report 6 March 2016 April Bengaluru played the first game of April against Mumbai F.C. Bengaluru's attack did not yield any results in the first half and remained goalless. Bengaluru continued the attack in the second half. After series of missed chances and almost a penalty, the substitute Daniel Lalhlimpuia broke the deadlock in 81st minute and Bengaluru FC registered their first ever win against the Mumbai team.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-mumbai/2177587/report I-League: Bengaluru FC 1-0 Mumbai FC – Daniel wins three crucial points for Bangalore Jeevan 2 April 2016 goal.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160404171004/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-mumbai/2177587/report 4 April 2016 Playing the next game against DSK Shivajians F.C., Bengaluru FC had a chance to move to the top of the table with a win. Returning from his injury Eugeneson Lyngdoh, gave the lead to the visitors in 34th minute from Sunil Chhetri's free kick, but 3 minutes later, Aser Pierrick Dipanda equalized and the score remained unchanged till the end of the game and Bengaluru FC remained in second position behind Mohun Bagan based on head-to-head record, with an extra game in the hand.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/shivajians-vs-bengaluru/2177593/report I-League: DSK Shivajians 1-1 Bengaluru FC: Blues miss chance to leapfrog Mohun Bagan 6 April 2016 goal.com Nikhil Jitendran live https://web.archive.org/web/20160409045030/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/shivajians-vs-bengaluru/2177593/report 9 April 2016 Bengaluru FC next faced East Bengal F.C. in a potentially title deciding match on 10 April 2016. After starting aggressively, Bengaluru FC made a mistake in the midfield and Do Dong-hyun gave the lead to East Bengal in 27th minute. However, the lead was short lived as Eugeneson Lyngdoh brought Bengaluru FC on par in the next minute. Bengaluru continued the attack in the second half and they were rewarded with two more goals by Kim Song-Yong and Malsawmzuala. With the win, Bengaluru FC moved to the top of the table for the first time since February, and 2 points ahead of Mohun Bagan and 5 points ahead of East Bengal.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-east-bengal/2177597 I-League: Bengaluru FC 3-1 East Bengal: Blues appear title favourites as they tame the Kolkata side at home Swapnaneel Parasar R Jeevan goal.com 10 April 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160331135526/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-east-bengal/2177597 31 March 2016 With just 3 points required to seal the second title in three years, Bengaluru FC next faced Salgaocar on 18 April 2016. Eugeneson Lyngdoh struck early in 8th minute to give the early lead to the blues. Seminlen Doungel sealed the game in 87th minute when taped Sunil Chhetri's pass in the net and Bengaluru FC registered seventh straight win against the Goan club and also won 2015–16 I-League title with one round to go.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-salgaocar/2177601/report I-League: Bengaluru FC 2-0 Salgaocar FC: Cakewalk for the Blues as they lift second title in three years 17 April 2016 goal.com R. Jeevan Swapnaneel Parasar live https://web.archive.org/web/20160421082422/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-salgaocar/2177601/report 21 April 2016 Reacting to the title win, the manager Ashley Westwood said: This victory feels a lot better. In the first one, people said it was a fluke given it was our first year. We should have won the second year also as we were the best side by a mile. We went 13 games undefeated. and lost with three or four minutes to go. I wanted that to never happen again. We have won it at home, in front of our own fans and a game to spare. All along the season I said 32 points will win it, two points a game and that has been proven right. We haven't had the best squad and not the best individual talents. Individuals win you games and not the league. That's what has happened. You saw a really well oiled side, all players and staff pulling in the right direction wanting to force the ball over the line.http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/04/18/22511082/i-league-ashley-westwood-bengaluru-fc-got-the-accolades-we I-League - Ashley Westwood: Bengaluru FC got the accolades we deserved 17 April 2016 Nikhil Jitendran Jeevan Goal.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160530142830/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/04/18/22511082/i-league-ashley-westwood-bengaluru-fc-got-the-accolades-we 30 May 2016 Having secured the title, Bengaluru FC played the last game of the season against the defending champions Mohun Bagan. Ashley Westwood fielded the reserve side and Bengaluru FC faced massive 5–0 defeat in the inconsequential game.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/mohun-bagan-vs-bengaluru/2177602/report I-League: Mohun Bagan 5-0 Bengaluru FC - Cornell Glen's brace sinks the Blues 23 April 2016 goal.com Swapnaneel Parasar live https://web.archive.org/web/20160426163129/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/mohun-bagan-vs-bengaluru/2177602/report 26 April 2016 Matches "Salgaocar v Bengaluru FC" 1 9 January 2016 19:05 IST Salgaocar 1–2 Report Bengaluru FC Duffy 41 pen.G. Kumar 60 Vineeth 5Johnson 32Lyngdoh 40Chhetri 61 Vasco da Gama Tilak Maidan Stadium 6,582https://twitter.com/ILeagueOfficial/status/685841056877953025 #HeroILeague #SFCvsBFC Attendance for today's match is 6,582 at the Tilak Maidan #SFC 1-2 #BFC I-League Twitter live https://web.archive.org/web/20160305132949/https://twitter.com/ILeagueOfficial/status/685841056877953025 5 March 2016 Santosh Kumar W Thoi Singh (Bengaluru FC) "Aizawl v Bengaluru FC" 2 16 January 2016 13:00 IST Aizawl 0–1 Report Bengaluru FC Lalramchullova 25Lalchawnkima 67 Johnson 7Osano 27T. Singh 59 Aizawl Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Ajit Meetei W Lalthuammawia Ralte (Bengaluru FC) "Bengaluru FC v Shillong Lajong" 3 24 January 2016 19:05 IST Bengaluru FC 3–0 Report Shillong Lajong Vineeth 1Song-Yong 35 60Alwyn 48Osano 75 Khongjee 40Uilliams 61 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 11,284 Umesh Bora W Kim Song-Yong (Bengaluru FC) "Mumbai v Bengaluru FC" 4 27 January 2016 16:30 IST Mumbai 2–0 Report Bengaluru FC Izumi 5Min-chol 11Ramu 53 Vineeth 46T. Singh 57 Mumbai Cooperage Ground R. Venkatesh L Son Min-chol (Mumbai) "East Bengal v Bengaluru FC" 5 30 January 2016 16:05 IST East Bengal 0–1 Report Bengaluru FC Rehnesh 6Mallick 8Ranti 62Jairu 75 Doungel 26Chhetri 60 Lalchhuanmawia 83 Kolkata Barasat Stadium Santhosh Kumar W Amrinder Singh (Bengaluru FC) "Bengaluru FC v Sporting Goa" 6 6 February 2016 19:05 IST Bengaluru FC 1–2 Report Sporting Goa Johnson 28Anto 69Vineeth 69 Odafa 9 73Ravanan 2 14 21Devadas 59Clemente 86 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 11,768https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/695987353358209024 71' The attendance for today's game is a whopping 11,768. Get in there, Bengaluru! Twitter 6 February 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180320115958/https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/695987353358209024 20 March 2018 R. Venkatesh L Odafa Onyeka Okolie (Sporting Goa) "Bengaluru FC v DSK Shivajians" 7 9 February 2016 19:05 IST Bengaluru FC 4–1 Report DSK Shivajians Chhetri 13Song-Yong 32Sampingiraj 52Doungel 79 Adnaik 10Stephen 17Kuttymani 45Pal 48 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 6,821https://twitter.com/WestBlockBlues/status/697437178209566720 6821 people in the house today! Midweek fixture. #BFCvDSK Twitter 10 February 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180320115958/https://twitter.com/WestBlockBlues/status/697437178209566720 20 March 2018 Priyobarta Singh W Shankar Sampingiraj (Bengaluru FC) "Bengaluru FC v Mohun Bagan" 8 13 February 2016 19:05 IST Bengaluru FC 0–2 Report Mohun Bagan Osano 26Lalchhuanmawia 2 45+2 61 Halder 13Lalpekhlua 73Glenn 90+1Norde 90+4 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 17,554 Ajit Meetei L Kean Lewis (Mohun Bagan) "Bengaluru FC v Aizawl" 9 28 February 2016 19:05 IST Bengaluru FC 1–0 Report Aizawl Vineeth 48Doungel 55 Kinowaki 55 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 8,848https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/703958073870692353 8,848 people chose to reach watch this game over @ManUtd vs @Arsenal. Thank you, Bengaluru! #BestFansEver #BFCvAFC Bengaluru FC 28 February 2015 twitter.com Pranjal Banerjee W Rino Anto (Bengaluru FC) "Shillong Lajong v Bengaluru FC" 10 2 March 2016 16:30 IST Shillong Lajong 0–2 Report Bengaluru FC Kaith 15Shadap 45+1B. Singh 50Nongrum 59 Udanta 36Collins 55Song-Yong 82Chhetri 90+5 Shillong Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Ajit Meetei W Udanta Singh (Bengaluru FC) "Sporting Goa v Bengaluru FC" 11 6 March 2016 16:30 IST Sporting Goa 2–2 Report Bengaluru FC Masceranhas 19Odafa 38Enyinnaya 2 43 45Amnah 85 Sunil Chhetri 42 pen. 67 Margao Fatorda Stadium Santosh Kumar D Arindam Bhattacharya (Sporting Goa) "Bengaluru FC v Mumbai" 12 2 April 2016 19:05 IST Bengaluru FC 1–0 Report Mumbai Osano 51Lalhlimpuia 81 Kumar 30Mehta 83Brown 90+2 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 8,748 OP Thakur W John Johnson (Bengaluru FC) "DSK Shivajians v Bengaluru FC" 13 6 April 2016 19:05 IST DSK Shivajians 1–1 Report Bengaluru FC Dipanda 37 Lyngdoh 34 63Collins 40Johnson 44 Pune Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Venkatesh R D Subrata Pal (DSK Shivajians) "Bengaluru FC v East Bengal" 14 10 April 2016 19:05 IST Bengaluru FC 3–1 Report East Bengal Lyngdoh 28Chhetri 61Song-Yong 63Malsawmzuala 68 Saumik Dey 13Dong-hyun 27 39Mendy 47Sehnaj Singh 87 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 11,145 C.R. Srikrishna W Eugeneson Lyngdoh (Bengaluru FC) "Bengaluru FC v Salgaocar" 15 17 April 2016 19:05 IST Bengaluru FC 2–0 Report Salgaocar Lyngdoh 8Malsawmzuala 35Anto 54George 76Doungel 88 T. Singh 2 17 89M. Singh 29Éder 36 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 11,431https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/sports/football/Bengaluru-FC-crowned-I-League-champions/articleshow/51868653.cms Bengaluru FC crowned I-League champions 17 April 2016 Bangalore Mirror Aravind Suchindran live https://web.archive.org/web/20160420121745/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/sports/football/Bengaluru-FC-crowned-I-League-champions/articleshow/51868653.cms 20 April 2016 Rowan Arumughan W John Johnson (Bengaluru FC) "Mohun Bagan v Bengaluru FC" 16 23 April 2016 19:05 IST Mohun Bagan 5–0 Report Bengaluru FC Glenn 8 66Rodrigues 21Sabrosa 23Mallick 28 Pereira 2 33 51Malsawmzuala 44 Siliguri Kanchenjunga Stadium Ajit Meetei L Cornell Glenn (Mohun Bagan) #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Void 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Postponed 1px solid #AAAAAA Table BFC Results summary 6 0 2 15 6 4 2 2 9 11 I-League January 2016 Results by round table b Round Ground A/A/H/A/A/H/H/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A Result W/W/W/L/W/L/W/L/W/W/D/W/D/W/W/L Position 3 /2 /1 /1 /1 /1 /1 /1 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /1 /1 /1 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 I-League January 2016 AFC Cup 2016 AFC Cup The draw for 2016 AFC Cup took place on 10 December 2015 and Bengaluru FC were placed in Group H alongside Malaysia Super League winner Johor Darul Ta'zim, Lao Premier League winner Lao Toyota FC and General Aung San Shield winner Ayeyawady United from Myanmar.http://www.the-afc.com/afc-cup-2016/afc-cup-2016-group-stage-draw AFC CUP 2016 GROUP STAGE DRAW AFC 10 December 2015 Group stage 2016 AFC Cup group stage#Group H Bengaluru FC started their campaign in the away game against Vietnamese team Lao Toyota F.C. A defensive lapse by Curtis Osano and an excellent free-kick just outside the penalty box from Phatthana Syvilay meant that Bengaluru were trailing by 2–0 at the 30 minutes mark. In the second half, Lao Toyota were reduced to 10 men, but Bengaluru were unable to capitalize on the chances created. However, C.K. Vineeth pulled one back in the stoppage time, and the score ended at 2–1 in the favour of the home team.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/lao-toyota-vs-bengaluru/2175032/report AFC Cup: Lao Toyota FC 2-1 Bengaluru FC - Ten-man Lao beat lacklustre visitors Sumedh Bilgi 24 February 2016 goal.com Injury-ridden Bengaluru FC faced defending AFC cup champions Johor Darul Ta'zim at home. The game was decided by a solitary goal from Mohd Safiq Rahim in 55th minute and Bengaluru succumbed to second consecutive defeat in the AFC cup.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-darul-takzim/2175039/report AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC 0-1 Johor Darul Takzim: Defending champions secure narrow win goal.com 9 March 2016 Brendon Netto live https://web.archive.org/web/20160315202529/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-darul-takzim/2175039/report 15 March 2016 Bengaluru FC finally secured its first win against Ayeyawady United when the solitary goal from the captain Sunil Chhetri in the first half was enough to secure 0–1 win for the team.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/ayeyawady-united-vs-bengaluru/2175034/report AFC Cup: Ayeyawady United 0-1 Bengaluru FC: Sunil Chhetri keeps Blues' Asian dream alive 16 March 2015 goal.com Sumedh Bilji live https://web.archive.org/web/20160319103243/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/ayeyawady-united-vs-bengaluru/2175034/report 19 March 2016 In the second half of the group stage, Bengaluru FC resumed the campaign against Ayeyawady United at home. In what turned out to be the highest scoring match involving Bengaluru FC, the home team won the game 5–3 in spite of missed chances and defensive blunders.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-ayeyawady-united/2175035/report AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC 5-3 Ayeyawady United: Blues come on top in an eight-goal thriller goal.com Anselm Noronha Jeevan 13 April 2016 Bengaluru FC registered their third consecutive win in the group stage with 2–1 home win against Lao Toyota. A goal each from Eugeneson Lyngdoh and Kim Song-Yong in each half took Bengaluru FC to a win and with the win the team also advanced to round of 16 for the second year in running.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-lao-toyota/2175036/report AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC 2-1 Lao Toyota: I-League champions book berth into competition's next stage 27 April 2016 goal.com Swapnaneel Parasar live https://web.archive.org/web/20160430033613/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-lao-toyota/2175036/report 30 April 2016 In the final game of the group stage, Bengaluru FC faced the group leader Johor Darul Ta'zim, who maintained their perfect record against Bengaluru FC with 3–0 win and handed them their third consecutive defeat.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/johor-darul-tazim-vs-bengaluru/2175043 JDT 3-0 Bengaluru: Perfect JDT send a message to their competition Ooi Kin Fai 11 May 2016 goal.com Group H BFC "Lao Toyota FC v Bengaluru FC" 2016 2 24 y 18:00 UTC+7 Lao Toyota FC LAO 2–1 IND Bengaluru FC Report Homma 2Syvilay 34Souksavath 2 64 65 Collins 17Ralte 34Vineeth 90 New Laos National Stadium Vientiane, Laos 800 Yu Ming-hsun (Chinese Taipei) L Phatthana Syvilay (Lao Toyota) "Bengaluru FC v Johor Darul Ta'zim" 2016 3 9 y Bengaluru FC IND 0–1 MAS Johor Darul Ta'zim Report Azamuddin 50Safiq 55 Sree Kanteerava Stadium Bengaluru, India 2,792 Hussein Abo Yehia (Lebanon) L Mohd Safiq Rahim (Johor Darul Ta'zim) "Ayeyawady United v Bengaluru FC" 2016 3 16 y 16:00 UTC+6:30 Ayeyawady United MYA 0–1 IND Bengaluru FC Report Agyeman 40Naing Oo 46Chizoba 55 Collins 20Chhetri 34 Thuwunna Stadium Yangon, Myanmar 300 Aziz Asimov (Uzbekistan) W Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC) "Bengaluru FC v Ayeyawady United" 2016 4 13 y 19:00 UTC+5:30 Bengaluru FC IND 5–3 MYA Ayeyawady United Report Vineeth 21Alwyn 61 89Manju 54V. Kumar 55Doungel 66Beingaichho 69 Hein Thiha Zaw 30 44Thu 55Thein 63Chizoba 69 78 Sree Kanteerava Stadium Bengaluru, India 3,081 Kim Hee-gon (South Korea) W Alwyn George (Bengaluru FC) "Bengaluru FC v Lao Toyota FC" 2016 4 27 y 19:00 UTC+05:30 Bengaluru FC IND 2–1 LAO Lao Toyota FC Report Lalchhuanmawia 34Lyngdoh 45+1Song-Yong 60Sunil Chhetri 64Malsawmzuala 78 Phommapanya 2 64 90Honma 67 Sree Kanteerava Stadium Bengaluru, India 2,487 Ho Wai Sing (Hong Kong) W Eugeneson Lyngdoh (Bengaluru FC) "Johor Darul Ta'zim v Bengaluru FC" 2016 5 11 y 20:45 UTC+8 Johor Darul Ta'zim MAS 3–0 IND Bengaluru FC Report Nawi 26Safiq 70Sali 78Shaari 90+1 pen. Song-Yong 32Lyngdoh 36Osano 45T. Singh 51Anto 90 Larkin Stadium Johor Bahru, Malaysia 6,545 L Safee Sali (Johor Darul Ta'zim) Turki Al-Khudhayr (Saudi Arabia) Knock-out stage 2016 AFC Cup knock-out stage 2016–17 Bengaluru FC season#2016 AFC Cup Round of 16 Bengaluru FC faced Hong Kong team Kitchee SC, the group F winner, in the single-legged round of 16 game at the Mong Kok Stadium. After conceding early lead in 7th minute, Bengaluru FC came back strong and Sunil Chhetri scored two goals in succession. However, Kitchee equalized just before the half time and the first half ended at 2–2. Daniel Lalhlimpuia struck immediately in the second half and gave the lead back to Bengaluru FC in 51st minute. Even though Bengaluru FC missed a few easy chances in the second half, they managed to hold on to the lead and entered quarter-finals for the first time,http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/kitchee-vs-bengaluru/2233883/report AFC Cup: Kitchee SC 2-3 Bengaluru FC: Sunil Chhetri scores two as Blues progress to quarter-finals 25 May 2016 goal.com Brendon Netto live https://web.archive.org/web/20160602224241/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/kitchee-vs-bengaluru/2233883/report 2 June 2016 played during 2016–17 season. "Kitchee v Bengaluru FC" Round of 16 2016 5 25 y 20:00 UTC+8 Kitchee HKG 2–3 IND Bengaluru FC Report Rufino 7Hoi 28Tarrés 42 Chhetri 31 pen. 33Lalhlimpuia 51 Mong Kok Stadium Hong Kong 2,806 Fu Ming (China) W Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC) Federation Cup 2015–16 Indian Federation Cup As the winner of 2015–16 I-League, Bengaluru FC were paired against 8th ranked team Aizawl F.C. for the quarter-final round. On 30 April 2016, in the first leg of quarter finals, Bengaluru FC took an early lead in 15th minute with a goal from Eugeneson Lyngdoh, however Alfred Jaryan equalized for the home team in 38th minute. Aizawl struck the final blow in the dying minutes when Joel Sunday scored the winner for the home team, leaving Bengaluru FC trailing after the first leg.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/aizawl-vs-bengaluru/2231271/report Federation Cup: Aizawl FC 2-1 Bengaluru FC: Sunday's late strike sinks defending champions goal.com 30 April 2016 Brendon Netto Lal Zarzova live https://web.archive.org/web/20160503084305/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/aizawl-vs-bengaluru/2231271/report 3 May 2016 Bengaluru FC suffered a shock defeat in the home leg as well, as the team went down 2–3 to Aizawl. C.K. Vineeth's first half equalizer and Sunil Chhetri's successful penalty proved insufficient as Bengaluru FC were ousted from the Federation cup on 3–5 aggregate loss.http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-aizawl/2231267/report Federation Cup: Bengaluru FC 2-3 Aizawl FC: Reds eliminate stunned champions goal.com 3 May 2016 Brendon Netto Swapnaneel Parasar live https://web.archive.org/web/20160506091013/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-aizawl/2231267/report 6 May 2016 "Fed Cup Aizawl v Bengaluru FC" Quarter-finals 30 April 2016 15:00 IST Aizawl 2–1 Report Bengaluru FC Jaryan 38Sunday 90 Lyngdoh 15 Aizawl Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Ajit Dutta L "Fed Cup Bengaluru FC v Aizawl" Quarter-finals 3 May 2016 21:00 IST Bengaluru FC 2–3 3–5 Report Aizawl Vineeth 28Chhetri 74 pen. Sunday 26 37Lalrinmuana 49 Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium 3,127 L Accolades Ashley Westwood was adjudged Best Coach of I-League by All India Football Federation, whereas John Johnson won the Best Defender, Eugeneson Lyngdoh won the Best Midfielder, and Amrinder Singh won the Best Goalkeeper awards.http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/bagan-spoils-bengalurus-party/article8514753.ece Bagan spoils Bengaluru's party The Hindu 24 April 2016 live subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20180320115958/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/bagan-spoils-bengalurus-party/article8514753.ece 20 March 2018 Ashley Westwood was chosen as the Coach of the Year and Udanta Singh as Young Player of the Year by Football Players' Association of India.http://www.firstpost.com/sports/superstar-jeje-lalpekhlua-named-fpai-player-year-2748866.html Superstar: Jeje Lalpekhlua named FPAI Player of the Year Press Trust of India 26 April 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160429183307/http://www.firstpost.com/sports/superstar-jeje-lalpekhlua-named-fpai-player-year-2748866.html 29 April 2016 Bengaluru FC were also awarded Best Organizers by the I-League for the 2015–16 season.https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/725990140892450816 Another title! The Blues have been named the Best Organizers of the recently concluded I-League season. #NumeroUno Bengaluru FC Twitter 29 April 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180320115958/https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/725990140892450816 20 March 2018 At Bengaluru FC award night, John Johnson was Players' Player of the season, and Rino Anto was awarded Fans' player of the season.http://www.bengalurufc.com/john-johnson-named-players-player-at-bengaluru-fc-awards-night/ John Johnson named Players' Player at Bengaluru FC award night Bengaluru FC 28 May 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160822141204/http://www.bengalurufc.com/john-johnson-named-players-player-at-bengaluru-fc-awards-night/ 22 August 2016 Team management thumb|right|upright|Ashley Westwood, the head coach Bengaluru FC for the third season Position Name Head coach ENG Ashley Westwood Assistant coach SCO Pradhyum Reddy Goalkeeping coach TUR Ali Uzunhasanoglu Head of Youth Development IND Richard Hood Performance analyst ENG Matt Holland Head physiotherapist ENG Samuel Coleman Head of sports sciences ENG Donavan Pillai Player statistics Appearances and goals I-League Federation Cup AFC 1 Amrinder Singh GK IND 11+0 0 2+0 0 4+0 0 3 Nanjangud Shivananju Manju DF IND 0+1 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 4 Curtis Osano DF KEN 16+0 1 2+0 0 3+0 0 5 Keegan Pereira DF IND 7+1 0 1+0 0 4+0 0 6 John Johnson DF ENG 14+0 0 2+0 0 6+0 0 7 Kim Song-Yong DF PRK 13+1 5 2+0 0 4+0 1 8 Michael Collins DF ENG 10+0 0 2+0 0 6+0 0 11 Sunil Chhetri FW IND 14+0 5 2+0 1 4+0 3 12 Thoi Singh MF IND 10+3 0 0+1 0 3+2 0 13 Rino Anto DF IND 15+1 0 1+0 0 5+1 0 14 Eugeneson Lyngdoh MF IND 8+0 3 2+0 1 3+0 1 15 Vishal Kumar DF IND 0+0 0 0+0 0 2+0 0 16 Shankar Sampingiraj MF IND 5+2 1 0+0 0 1+0 0 17 Seminlen Doungel FW IND 4+9 2 0+0 0 2+2 1 18 Beikhokhei Beingaichho MF IND 3+1 0 0+0 0 1+1 1 19 Siam Hanghal MF IND 2+0 0 0+0 0 3+0 0 20 Alwyn George MF IND 4+2 0 0+0 0 4+1 2 21 Udanta Singh FW IND 6+6 1 1+1 0 5+2 0 22 Nishu Kumar DF IND 1+0 0 1+0 0 1+1 0 23 Lalchhuan Mawia DF IND 11+1 0 1+1 0 6+1 0 24 Salam Ranjan Singh DF IND 0+3 0 0+0 0 1+1 0 25 Daniel Lalhlimpuia FW IND 1+4 1 0+2 0 2+4 1 28 Lalthuammawia Ralte GK IND 5+0 0 0+0 0 3+0 0 29 Malsawmzuala MF IND 7+3 1 2+0 0 1+1 0 31 C.K. Vineeth MF IND 9+5 4 1+1 1 2+2 2 soccerway February 2017 Updated: 25 May 2016 Top scorers Rank RankNo. Squad NumberPos Position Nat NationalityPlayerI-LeagueAFCFederation CupTotal1 11 FW IND Sunil Chhetri 5 3 192 31 MF IND C.K. Vineeth 4 2 173 7 FW PRK Kim Song-Yong 5 1 064 14 MF IND Eugeneson Lyngdoh 3 1 155 17 FW IND Seminlen Doungel 2 1 036 20 MF IND Alwyn George 0 2 02 25 FW IND Daniel Lalhlimpuia 1 1 028 4 DF KENCurtis Osano 1 0 01 16 MF IND Shankar Sampingiraj 1 0 01 17 FW IND Udanta Singh 1 0 01 18 MF IND Beikhokhei Beingaichho 0 1 01 28 MF IND Malsawmzuala 1 0 01TOTALS 24 12 3 39 Source: soccerway Updated: 25 May 2016 Clean sheets Rank RankNo. Squad NumberPos Position Nat NationalityPlayerI-LeagueAFCFederation CupTotal11GKIND Amrinder Singh5106228GKIND Lalthuammawia Ralte2002TOTALS 7 1 0 8 Source: soccerway Updated: 25 May 2016 Disciplinary record Rank RankNo. Squad NumberPos Position Nat NationalityPlayerI-LeagueAFCTotalNotes14DFKENCurtis Osano3010406DFENGJohn Johnson400040 Missed a game, against East Bengal (4 yellow cards)http://www.bengalurufc.com/we-have-got-matters-firmly-in-our-own-hands-westwood/ We have got matters firmly in our own hands: Ashley Westwood benglaurufc.com 8 April 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160508041803/http://www.bengalurufc.com/we-have-got-matters-firmly-in-our-own-hands-westwood/ 8 May 2016(10 April 2016)8MFIREMichael Collins202040Missed a game, against Ayeyawady United (2 yellow cards)http://www.bengalurufc.com/bengaluru-fc-notch-key-win-beat-ayeyawady-5-3/ Bengaluru FC notch key win, beat Ayeyawady 5–3 13 April 2016 13 April 2016 bengalurufc.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20160624103115/http://www.bengalurufc.com/bengaluru-fc-notch-key-win-beat-ayeyawady-5-3/ 24 June 2016(13 April 2016)23DFINDLalchhuanmawia211031Missed a game, against Aizawl (red card)(28 February 2016)511FWINDSunil Chhetri20103030MFINDMalsawmzuala20103012MFINDThoi Singh20103014MFINDEugeneson Lyngdoh20103023DFINDRino Anto2010301017FWINDSeminlen Doungel20002020MFINDAlwyn George200020123DFINDNanjangud Shivananju Manju0010105DFINDKeegan Pereira010001Missed a game, against Aizawl (red card)https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/726338320096063488 TEAM NEWS: Big man Osano is back in the line up, replacing a suspended Keegan while Kim, Udanta and Chhetri spearhead the Blues' attack. Bengaluru FC Twitter 30 April 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180320115958/https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/726338320096063488 20 March 2018(30 April 2016)7FWPRKKim Song-Yong00101015DFINDVishal Kumar00101028GKINDLalthuammawia Ralte00101031MFINDC.K. Vineeth100010TOTALS262130392 Source: soccerway Updated: 25 May 2016 Notes References See also 2015–16 in Indian football Beng Category:Bengaluru FC seasons Category:2010s in Bengaluru