New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The Indian Super League (ISL) is closing in on the final stages of the league campaign and battles for the League Shield and playoff spots are tightening with every game, according to the official website of ISL.

The top six teams make it to the playoffs with the top two teams securing a direct place in the semi-finals. The remaining four teams battle it out for a place in the semi-finals via a playoff round where teams finishing in third and fourth spot enjoy home advantage in a one-off tie.

The team finishing top of the table wins the League Shield and also qualifies for the AFC Champions League Two group stage.

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