Archive · 7 Sep 2026
East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Set for Revenge-Charged CFL Derby
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan will play a local football derby on Monday.
The match will take place at Barasat Stadium.
The stadium is hosting a big match again after eight years.
Mohun Bagan want to respond after East Bengal beat them 4-1 in the Durand Cup final.
Some Mohun Bagan fans have called for revenge.
Mohun Bagan may use players such as Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad and Liston Colaco.
East Bengal plan to trust players who have played regularly in the league.
Akash Hemram has been East Bengal's leading scorer with seven goals.
Both teams have already reached the Super Six stage.
East Bengal will face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a Calcutta Football League derby at Barasat Stadium on Monday.
The Barasat Stadium is hosting a major match for the first time in eight years.
Mohun Bagan are seeking a response after losing 4-1 to East Bengal in the Durand Cup final two weeks ago.
East Bengal are expected to rely on league regulars, including in-form forward Akash Hemram, who has scored seven goals.
Both clubs and Bhawanipore Club have already qualified for the Super Six from Group A.
- Who
- East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with both mainly using reserve or league-focused squads.
- What
- A Calcutta Football League Premier Division derby.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Barasat Stadium.
- Why
- Mohun Bagan are seeking a response after their 4-1 Durand Cup final defeat to East Bengal, while East Bengal are continuing their league campaign.
Mohun Bagan's Response
East Bengal's Continuity
Squad selection
Mohun Bagan's Response
Mohun Bagan may bring players such as Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Liston Colaco and Lalengmawia Apuia Ralte into the derby.
East Bengal's Continuity
East Bengal plan to retain the players who have been featuring regularly in the league.
Match approach
Mohun Bagan's Response
Mohun Bagan are treating the match seriously after their 4-1 Durand Cup final loss, with head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis involved in preparation.
East Bengal's Continuity
East Bengal are maintaining their local-league approach, while Antonio Lopez Habas is prioritizing the club's upcoming AFC Champions League 2 campaign.
- Competition
- Calcutta Football League Premier Division
- Venue
- Barasat Stadium
- Match day
- Monday
- Previous result
- East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 4-1 in the Durand Cup final two weeks earlier
- East Bengal's leading scorer
- Akash Hemram has scored seven goals, including a hat-trick and a brace
- Qualification
- East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Bhawanipore Club have reached the Super Six from Group A
- East Bengal's wider focus
- Head coach Antonio Lopez Habas is focusing on the AFC Champions League 2 campaign beginning next mid-week