Guwahati, March 7 -- Punjab FC will travel to face NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in their Indian Super League (ISL) fixture on Thursday.

Both these teams saw their playoff aspirations take a hit in their respective previous games. NorthEast United FC drew 2-2 against Hyderabad FC, squandering a two-goal lead away from home. Similarly, Punjab FC let a 2-1 lead slip away to lose 3-2 to Mumbai City FC at home, as per an ISL press release.

Currently, the Highlanders are placed eighth in the table, with 20 points from 17 games, having won four, drawn eight and lost five matches. They are one behind the sixth-placed (21) Bengaluru FC, with the Blues having played an additional match (18) as compared to ...