It is time for India’s premier tournament the Indian Super League to enthral the Indian audience with its entertaining football action lined up for the next few months. First up in the league is the meeting between two-time winners Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters who have played in two finals but could not taste success. The fifth edition of the ISL, Indian Super League 2018-19 takes us to the east of India at Yuba Bharti Krirangan which is the home of the mighty Atletico de Kolkata. All the football fans out there, you can find relevant information on ATK vs Kerala Blasters free live telecast, live streaming online, football score updates and timings below. ATK vs Kerala Blasters FC - Live Football Score, Match 1 - Summary.

The two sides endured a below-par performance last season where they could not secure a playoff birth. David James was brought previous midway season after the sacking of Rene Muelensteen for the Kerala Blasters. He has managed to stay at the helm of the south Indian club while the man who will be on his opposite dugout is seasoned campaigner Steve Coppell. Both these Englishman know the importance of getting off the mark with a good start in the league where poor begin often plagues the entire season of a club. Indian Super League 2018–19 Schedule in PDF for Free Download: List of Full Football Match Timetable, Date, Venue & Time of ISL 5.

ATK managed to get hold of former Bengaluru FC man Jon Johnson who is likely to be their man at the back. The Englishman is quite a name in Indian football and is an able defender. Manuel Lanzarote will skipper the Kolkata club as the playmaker hopes to be the creator in chief in yet another season after his exploits last season with FC Goa. He will be tightly marked through by the Kerala players who knows how dangerous he can be with the ball at his feet. Striker Kalu Uche will likely lead the forward line for ATK who have an excellent record against Kerala Blasters. ATK vs Kerala Blasters FC, ISL 2018-19 Match Preview: Start Time, Venue, Probable Lineups of Indian Super League Season 5 Opener!

Kerala Blasters have Serbian hitman Slavisa Stojanovic and Slovenian Matej Poplatnik in an all European striker partnership. The duo has trained well in the pre-season games and will likely start in two-person upfront formation. Skipper Sandesh Jhingan has been with the team for long and knows the threat possessed by ATK especially at home. His experience will come in handy for the newsboys playing in the league for the first time. While, ATK remain the overwhelming favourites for the tie, we must not count Kerala Blasters out as they tend to be the surprise package.

When is ATK vs Kerala Blasters, ISL 2018–19 Football Match Schedule (Date, Time and Venue Details)?

Atletico De Kolkata will take on Kerala Blasters FC in the opening match of Indian Super League 2018-19, a tournament that will continue until March next year. ATK vs Kerala Blasters game will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. It is the home game for Sourav Ganguly-co-owned side.

How to Watch Live Telecast of ATK vs Kerala Blasters, ISL 2018–19 Football Match?

Star Sports Network is the official broadcasters for the Indian Super League 2018-19 football tournament. You can catch the live action of ATK vs Kerala Blasters game on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD for English commentary. For those who want to enjoy and follow the Hindi commentary, tune into Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD.

Where to Get Free Live Streaming Online of ATK vs Kerala Blasters, ISL 2018-19 Football Match?

With Start Sports doing the live coverage of ISL 2018-19, its digital platform Hotstar gives you the option of catching ATK vs Kerala Blasters football match live video streaming. As for the live football score updates, follow LatestLY as another great option for reliable and quick information on the match.

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