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In Malappuram win, Kombans would go out on goal difference because both sides will be level on every other aspect.
Calicut goalkeeper Vishal Joon was sent off in the 87th minute.
Rafael dos Santos scored the winner in 90+5 minutes to send Calicut three points clear at the top.
The Thiruvananthapuram side scored twice in the second half to beat the Kannur side 2-1.
The Kombans scored a penalty and saved one in a 2-0 win.
The pitch at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri was deemed unsafe.
The visitors won 4-1 with two goals each scored in either half of the contest in Thiruvananthapuram.
With Vyshnav scoring the equaliser in the 86th minute, the match ended 1-1.
Abhik has previously worked with NorthEast United and Odisha FC.
Said Nidhal scored the solitary goal in the 74th minute against Thrissur Magic.