Xtra Time Web Desk: If things go according to plans, there will be six teams instead of four in Indian Super League Playoffs from next season. The ISL technical committee have recently approved the format of the six-team playoff, according to a report in the Times of India.
The top two teams directly qualify for the semi-finals, with the teams in 3rd taking on 6th and 4th facing 5th in a single-legged qualifier, which will be played at the home side of the team that finished higher on the points table, to determine the final four.
The semi-finals remain the same with the clash being decided by a two-legged home and away tie.
The Indian Super League till last season season had the top four teams after the league stage qualifying for the playoffs in a two-legged semi-final format with the top team facing the 4th and the second playing the third for a place in the final.