Overview

• Chennaiyin FC and head coach Owen Coyle agreed to part ways after a second tenure that culminated in an 11th-place finish in the 2024–25 ISL season.
• Striker Conor Shields also departed the club following Coyle’s exit, indicating a sweeping squad overhaul.
• Defensive lapses led Chennaiyin to drop 11 points from winning positions and manage only three wins at the Marina Arena.
• Irfan Yadwad concluded the regular season with the most goal contributions by any Indian player, emerging as a bright prospect.
• Planning for the 2025–26 ISL season is on hold due to unresolved Master Rights Agreement negotiations, leaving clubs without fixtures or transfer clarity.