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Kolkata derby ends in chaotic 1-1 draw, ISL title to be decided on final day

Kolkata derby ends in chaotic 1-1 draw, ISL title to be decided on final day

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Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal were locked 0-0 until the 85th minute. From there until the end of the match 13 minutes later, there was a goal for East Bengal (and a celebration like they had won the league) an equaliser for Bagan, Bipin Singh made a mess of a goalscoring chance for the umpteenth time, his goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill made an astonishing save with his left foot and East Bengal scorer Edmund Lalrindika received a red card. All in front of a Salt Lake Stadium packed to the rafters and feeling every second of the game. One would be forgiven for thinking that Indian football and the Indian Super League (ISL) was thriving if this match on Sunday was their introduction to this world. In the end, the score was 1-1, the best possible result for the neutrals, and fans of Mumbai City and Punjab FC, the two other frontrunners for the title. It means the league winners will now be confirmed only on the final day of the season on Thursday. For …

Biggest East Bengal-Mohun Bagan derby in years with both fighting for ISL title

Biggest East Bengal-Mohun Bagan derby in years with both fighting for ISL title

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4 min readMay 17, 2026 07:30 AM IST It has taken six years but at long last, the Kolkata derby could actually be the match that decides the Indian Super League (ISL) crown, as opposed to being just a marketing pitch for the competition. Going into Sunday’s fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal are level on 22 points, second and third on the table respectively, after playing 11 games with the red and gold brigade ahead on goal difference. Effectively, though, the two Kolkata giants have the strongest chance at winning the title – provided one of them wins on Sunday – with current league leaders Bengaluru FC having already finished their 13 matches with 23 points. That, and the fact that Mohun Bagan have drawn twice in their last two matches, are among the many by-products of the heavily truncated and truly bizarre season that this has been in the ISL. The first of those two draws, against FC Goa, came after an inexplicable break of 20 …

How Kolkata Derby could decide ISL 2025-26 title race?

How Kolkata Derby could decide ISL 2025-26 title race?

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The 2025-26 Indian Super League season is heading towards a dramatic finish. Usually, by the final week of the ISL season, the points table gives a fairly clear indication of who is likely to lift the title. But this season has been anything but predictable. With the league set to conclude on May 21, as many as seven teams, from current table toppers East Bengal FC to seventh-placed Mumbai City FC, remain mathematically in contention for the league title. The ISL follows a single-leg round-robin format this season, where all 14 teams play each other once. Unlike previous editions, there are no playoffs or knockout rounds this year, meaning the team finishing at the top of the table after 91 matches will be crowned champions. And because of that format, every remaining match suddenly feels like a final. Here’s a look at what each of the seven teams needs to do to win the ISL title: East Bengal Points: 22 from 11 matches | Goal Difference: +18 East Bengal FC currently sit at the top …

East Bengal hold Mohun Bagan to reach semi-final

East Bengal hold Mohun Bagan to reach semi-final

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The stage was set for a fiery Kolkata Derby under Goan skies, but what unfolded at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda was a tense tactical stalemate. East Bengal FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw on Friday, October 31, 2025, a result that carried more weight than flair, as it sealed East Bengal’s passage into the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 semi-finals from Group A. Both sides finished level on five points apiece, but Oscar Bruzón’s East Bengal advanced thanks to their superior goal difference, the reward for their earlier 4-0 demolition of Chennaiyin FC. Mohun Bagan’s 0-0 draw with Dempo SC on Tuesday ultimately proved costly, while Dempo’s 1–1 draw against Chennaiyin earlier in the day meant they were out of contention. For the fans, it may not have been a derby rich in spectacle, but the tactical discipline and defensive structure on display reflected the stakes. East Bengal, who needed only a draw to qualify, played with measured restraint, while Mohun Bagan, knowing only victory would do, found themselves frustrated by …

East Bengal eye revenge against Bagan in ‘virtual quarter-final’ in Super Cup | Football News

East Bengal eye revenge against Bagan in ‘virtual quarter-final’ in Super Cup | Football News

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Picking up pieces from their IFA Shield final defeat, East Bengal will be eyeing revenge against arch-rivals Mohun Bagan in a group A contest which will double up as the virtual quarter-final of the Super Cup here on Friday. Nearly two weeks ago, Mohun Bagan shot-stopper Vishal Kaith’s brilliant save in the tie-breaker caused heartbreak for East Bengal fans after the red and gold brigade clearly was the better team through the regulation and extra time. The team that wins the ‘Kolkata Derby’ will march straight into the semi-finals but in case of a draw, East Bengal will advance provided Dempo don’t win their match against Chennaiyin FC by five or more goals. Story continues below this ad However, if Dempo win exactly 4-0, it will all come down to a draw of lots between the Golden Eagles and the Red and Gold Brigade, provided the derby ends goalless. If Dempo win by a four-goal margin despite having conceded against Chennaiyin, and the derby ends goalless, then the Goan club will qualify. In essence, East …

Kolkata Derby moved to Guwahati amid security concerns

Kolkata Derby moved to Guwahati amid security concerns

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The Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC, scheduled to take place at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on January 11 has now been moved to Guwahati owing to security concerns. The match will now take place on the same date but at a different venue – the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati. The reason behind this change is the Kolkata police not being able to provide the necessary security arrangements for the derby owing to the Gangasagar Fair. Initially, there were two other venues in mind, one in Jamshedpur and the other in Odisha. Since Mohun Bagan have a match against Jamshedpur FC at Jamshedpur right after the derby, JFC did not agree to the ground being used for the derby and MBSG did not want the derby played in Odisha. Therefore, after further discussions, the venue was finalized to be held in Guwahati, Assam, on the same day. Mohun Bagan will be the home team in the derby, and will take the field against East Bengal on January 11 …

Why Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal was shifted to Guwahati | Football News

Why Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal was shifted to Guwahati | Football News

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Putting an end to speculations, Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Wednesday said that their reverse fixture against archrivals East Bengal has been moved to Guwahati due to inadequate security arrangements in Kolkata. “Saturday blockbuster ‘Boro Match’ will now be played at Guwahati. See you, Mariners,” MBSG posted on ‘X’. The Kolkata Derby, one of the most fiercest contested match in the Indian football calendar, was moved because Bidhannagar Police, under whose jurisdiction the Salt Lake Stadium falls, cited concerns over inadequate security because of the Gangasagar Mela from January 10 to 18. Saturday blockbuster “Boro Match” will now be played at Guwahati. See you mariners. 💚♥️#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/6dJpCspUZA — Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) January 8, 2025 In the first leg fixture on October 19, the Mariners had won 2-0 with goals from Jamie Maclaren and Dimitri Petratos. Security concerns had shrouded an East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant clash back in August as well when the Durand Cup group-stage clash on August 18 — the season’s first derby — was affected because …

West Bengal govt not to provide security for ISL Kolkata derby

West Bengal govt not to provide security for ISL Kolkata derby

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The West Bengal government has ruled out the possibility of providing security cover for the Indian Super League’s (ISL) Kolkata derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, scheduled for January 11. The state’s sports minister, Arup Biswas, confirmed the decision. Due to the government’s inability to ensure security for the high-stakes match, it is highly likely that the game will be postponed. In the season’s first ISL derby, Mohun Bagan defeated East Bengal 2-0 on October 19. With the Red and Gold brigade regaining their form since Oscar Bruzon has been appointed their coach, this game between the two fiercest rivals in Indian football could have captivated the crowd. The reason for the government’s decision is the Gangasagar Mela, set to take place from January 8 to 17. The government has prioritised providing tight security for religious gathering, citing the looming threat of a terrorist attack. As a result, 13,000 police officers will be deployed at Gangasagar to protect the pilgrims, and strict surveillance will be maintained at Babughat in Kolkata, a key transit point. …

East Bengal FC earns first point after six losses- Talking Points

East Bengal FC earns first point after six losses- Talking Points

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The battle between two teams sitting on the last two spots of the points table of the Indian Super League ended in a stalemate as Mohammedan SC and East Bengal FC played out a 0-0 draw in Kolkata derby. Despite having multiple chances, Mohammedan SC have themselves to blame for the 0-0 result after East Bengal was reduced to nine men due to two red cards in the first half. Here are the major talking points from the game: #5 East Bengal FC broke the losing streak East Bengal FC finally caught some breathing space and broke their losing streak in the league with this result. While the red and gold have won games at the AFC Challenge Cup, they lost six games straight in the league sitting at the bottom of the table. Despite playing with nine men, East Bengal FC endured everything thrown their way by the city rivals. With this result, East Bengal has earned their first point and sits in 12th place while Mohammedan SC sits in 11th place with five …

Kolkata Derby returns as East Bengal to face Mohammedan for first time in ISL

Kolkata Derby returns as East Bengal to face Mohammedan for first time in ISL

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The momentous 1001st match of the Indian Super League (ISL) will be graced with the renowned Kolkata Derby, as East Bengal FC and debutants Mohammedan SC will clash for the first time in the competition at the Salt Lake Stadium on November 9. On a day that will see the competition touch the landmark feat of four-figure matches when Chennaiyin FC meet Mumbai City FC in the 5:00 PM kick-off, it is only fitting and an age-old rivalry of Indian football embraces a new shape to feature in the ISL for the maiden time. Both these teams have endured difficult starts to the season, with Mohammedan SC winning and drawing once in six games, and East Bengal FC losing all of their as many encounters. They are placed 12th and 13th in the points table respectively, but with with two-thirds of the season still pending, the teams have ample time to get their campaign and form back on track. East Bengal eyes for first points on board The Red & Gold Brigade have lost their …