As defending champions Mumbai City FC (MCFC) enter the home stretch of the ongoing ISL season, coach Des Buckingham is keen to carry the momentum with an eye on the playoffs, as the Islanders lock horns with FC Goa in their ISL match at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa, tonight (Saturday).

With the race for the knockouts heating up, MCFC are placed fourth on the league table with 28 points from 17 matches and look to stave off challenges from Kerala Blasters (fifth with 27 points) and Bengaluru FC (sixth with 26 points).