Xtra Time Web Desk: Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) on Monday announced fixtures for the first 11 rounds of the Hero Indian Super League 2021-22 season. Last season’s runner up ATK Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters will kick start the ISL 2021-22 season on November 19.

The season once again returns to Goa’s three iconic stadiums this winter, featuring 115 games starting this 19th November. The schedule of the first leg was announced until January 9, 2022.

The league, this season will introduce a late 9:30 pm kick off for its Saturday double headers. The regular weekday schedule remains unchanged with matches kicking off at 7:30 pm.

SC East Bengal gets to start their run into the competition on November 21 against Jamshedpur FC. Title-holders Mumbai City FC would test a renewed FC Goa resilience as early as November 22, in one of the most high-octane rivalries emerging in the league.

The first instalment of India’s premier derby SC East Bengal vs ATK Mohun Bagan will be played out as early as in the second round of the season on November 27.

Remainder of the Hero ISL 2020-21 fixtures will be announced in December 2021.