Churchill Brothers SC will play host to NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Thursday, opening Gameweek 5 of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season. The top-flight newcomers will look to steady their campaign after suffering back-to-back defeats, while the undefeated visitors arrive in Goa aiming to build on their momentum and push for the summit of the table.