Archive · 7 Sep 2026
East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Set for CFL Kolkata Derby
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play another Kolkata Derby.
The game is part of the Calcutta Football League.
It will be played on Monday, September 7, at 5 PM IST.
Barasat Stadium will host the match.
East Bengal recently won the Durand Cup final 4-1 against Mohun Bagan.
Mohun Bagan will want to respond with a win.
East Bengal may use reserve players because an AFC Champions League 2 campaign is starting soon.
Mohun Bagan could use several senior players.
The reports say the match will not be shown live on television in India, and they do not provide streaming information.
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will meet in a Calcutta Football League group-stage derby.
The match is scheduled for Monday, September 7, at 5 PM IST at Barasat Stadium.
East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 4-1 in the Durand Cup final, according to the reports.
East Bengal are expected to rely on reserve players as their AFC Champions League 2 campaign approaches.
Mohun Bagan may include Apuia, Manvir Singh and Sahal Abdul Samad, while no Indian live telecast is available and streaming details are not provided.
- Who
- East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
- What
- A Calcutta Football League group-stage Kolkata Derby match.
- When
- Monday, September 7, with kickoff at 5 PM IST; the year is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Barasat Stadium.
- Why
- Mohun Bagan are seeking a response after the 4-1 Durand Cup final defeat, while East Bengal aim to continue their strong form.
East Bengal's Reserve Approach
Mohun Bagan's Senior Reinforcement
Team selection
East Bengal's Reserve Approach
East Bengal have performed well with their reserve team and are not expected to add senior players from the main squad.
Mohun Bagan's Senior Reinforcement
Mohun Bagan have already included several senior players in the Calcutta Football League and could start Apuia, Manvir Singh and Sahal Abdul Samad.
Match motivation
East Bengal's Reserve Approach
East Bengal will try to maintain their strong form after winning the Durand Cup final 4-1.
Mohun Bagan's Senior Reinforcement
Mohun Bagan will be motivated by what the reports describe as a desire for revenge after the heavy Durand Cup defeat.
Previous derby result
East Bengal's Reserve Approach
The reports consistently describe East Bengal's 4-1 victory in the Durand Cup final.
Mohun Bagan's Senior Reinforcement
One report also says Mohun Bagan won the season's first Kolkata Derby before later describing East Bengal's 4-1 final victory, creating a contradiction in its account.
- Competition
- Calcutta Football League group stage
- Date
- Monday, September 7
- Kickoff
- 5 PM IST
- Venue
- Barasat Stadium
- Recent result
- East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan 4-1 in the Durand Cup final, according to the reports
- East Bengal lineup
- The club is expected to rely on reserve players rather than senior first-team players
- Mohun Bagan lineup
- Apuia, Manvir Singh and Sahal Abdul Samad could start
- Broadcasting
- No live telecast is available in India; streaming information is not supplied
