In a major reprieve for Delhi FC and Sporting Club Bengaluru, the All India Football Federation's Appeal Committee has stayed their relegation from the I-League until a final decision is reached on their submissions challenging the AIFF's disciplinary panel ruling
Sreenidi finishes the I-League 2024–25 season in the eighth position with 28 points, while Castaneda is on course to win the Golden Boot, having scored 17 goals this season
The Deccan Warriors lost 0–1 to Gokulam Kerala FC in a closely fought contest in their last league fixture, while Sporting Club Bengaluru suffered a 2–1 defeat away to Namdhari FC
