India On Track Football Club (IOT FC), a football club in Mumbai, has joined a list of select clubs that have gone a staggering 1000 or more days unbeaten. |
India On Track Football Club (IOT FC), a football club in Mumbai, has joined a list of select clubs that have gone a staggering 1000 or more days unbeaten. The IOT FC, a grassroots to professional entity that plays in the Mumbai Premier League, is also aiming for a record fifth promotion in five years, hoping to make it to the I-League third division.
IOT FC’s last defeat came on April 19, 2022, when it was playing in the second division of the Mumbai Football League. It has remained unbeaten in the top flight football in Mumbai. In all, IOT FC have so far gone 1002 days unbeaten and have played 29 wins and seven draws in this period, rising from the second division to the Mumbai Premier League.
This achievement places IOT FC in an exclusive group of clubs to have reached such a landmark. The list includes Lincoln Red Imps F.C. from Gibraltar (1959 days), Stade Malien from Mali (1632 days), Tout Puissant Mazembe from DR Congo (1510 days), Hekari United from Papua New Guinea (1225 days), and Istiqlol from Tajikistan (1047 days).
“While I am incredibly excited about achieving this rarest of rare milestones, we actually didn’t set it out as a target, and rather my only aim is the growth of players. I always want my players to enjoy football while being intense and professional on the pitch,” said Gaurav Modwel, the IOT FC Chairman.
IOT FC is a grassroots football club founded in 2018, which is quickly becoming one of the most exciting teams in Mumbai football. In just four years, their senior men’s team has risen through the ranks of the Mumbai Football Association (MFA), achieving an unprecedented record: four consecutive league promotions in four seasons.
Modwel added, “Feats like this and 4 promotions in 4 years are a vindication of the fact that when you set the process right and remain true to your collective values – anything is possible in life. Finally, we should ensure that complacency doesn’t set in and this is just part of our awesome journey. I always say we are writing a beautiful story!!!”
Next target 100 goals
In this magical unbeaten run, IOT FC has scored 99 goals and conceded only 17 goals. They are expecting to cross the 100-goal tally in two years when they take on Tiger Shroff’s Mumbay FC in their next match in the Mumbai Premier League (MPL) on Thursday.
“I feel incredible, it’s not often you get moments like these, and it shows we’re doing something truly special. My ultimate focus is to win the Mumbai Premier League. But every record we break along the way is a powerful reminder of the passion and relentless effort this team pours into every single match and is always a welcome addition to our journey,” said Yash Shah, IOT FC head coach.
Shah’s team has adopted a dynamic playing style characterized by relentless attacking, disciplined defense, and the ability to adapt to any situation.
“Our playing style reflects our values—courage, discipline, and the will to push boundaries. Every match is a chance to inspire and set an example,” he said.
