East Bengal vs Hwanchon KSPO Preview: Predicted Lineups, Team News | AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27
Another win will bring the knockout round tickets for the Moshal Girls
East Bengal look to maintain their impressive start to the group stages of the 2026-27 AFC Women’s Champions League when they host South Korean side Hwanchon KSPO at the Kishore Bharati Krinangan on Wednesday, 4 November (2026).
This should be a back-and-forth affair because of the determination of both sides to get a big win, and the Moshal Girls desperately need to clinch it to significantly raise their chances of making it to the knockout rounds of the competition.
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The Stakes
East Bengal
The East Bengal women’s side had a really solid start to their AFC Women’s Champions League campaign, as they defeated Vietnamese side Ho Chi Minh City WFC in compelling fashion. Anthony Andrews’ side has momentum on their side after that win, but there is a need to maintain consistency in their winning form.
He will need them to be arguably even sturdier defensively than they were in the previous clash, knowing that the South Korean side can pop up with a surprise.
Moreover, the East Bengal women will look to entertain their home fans with some fast-paced, compelling attacking football to put the pressure on their opponents.
Another win for the Moshal Girls will significantly bolster their confidence levels and ability to move ahead in the tournament, but dropping points can cause those chances to decline.
Hwancheon KSPO
In what was their first-ever AFC Women’s Champions League match, Hwancheon KSPO ended up taking defeat. Now, they have a mountain to climb in order to be able to earn a top-two or even a top-three place in the group and have any chance of moving to the knockout rounds.
The South Korean side will have to maintain utmost concentration throughout their match against the East Bengal women in order to stop them from playing their natural game.
Not only will they need to be defensively rock-solid, but the KSPO women will also need to be brave in creating innovative chances and finishing them off in an efficient fashion to help them get a big win.
A possible victory for the South Korean side will get them back into contention for a top-two finish in the group, but another loss can make progression to the next round extremely difficult.
Team News
Anthony Andrews should have the same squad available for him that featured in the recent clash against Ho Chi Minh City WFC.
Hwancheon KSPO also should have a fully fit unit at their disposal for this upcoming AFC Women’s Champions League match.
Head-to-Head Record
This upcoming East Bengal women vs. Hwancheon KSPO WFC clash will be the first match to take place between the two.
Predicted Lineups
East Bengal (4-2-3-1)
Panthoi Chanu (GK), Astam Oraon, Adama Alhassan, Abena Opoku, Sarita Yumnam, Hitomi Tanaka, Resty Nanziri, Shilky Devi, Sulanjana Raul, Olivia Anonkye, Fazila Ilkwaput
Hwancheon KSPO (4-4-2)
Min Yoo-Kyung (GK), Kim Yu-RI, Lee Min-Hwa, Kim Ji-Hyeon, Choi Min-A, A. Tanaka, Mun Eun-Ju, Choi Jeong-Min, Wie Jae-Eun, Lee Su-Bin, Choi Yoo-Jung
Players to Watch Out For
Fazila Ilkwaput (East Bengal)
The star of the show for East Bengal in their recent win over Ho Chi Minh City WFC, Fazila Ilkwaput is eager to maintain her good run against the South Korean side. The Ugandan forward had an inspired 2025-26 season for the Moshal girls, scoring 31 goals for them in all competitions.
Ilkwaput will aim to be a real thorn for the Hwancheon KSPO defenders with her movement and link-up play in their half, trying their best to disrupt the opponents’ defensive shape.
She will need to look to be at her clinical best in converting chances that come her way in & around the penalty area and needs to keep utmost efficiency to inspire the Moshal Girls to another big win.
Mun Eun-Ju (Hwacheon KSPO)
The star of the show for the Hwacheon KSPO side is their South Korean international player Mun Eun-Ju, who has been a stalwart for them for the last few years. Eun-Ju is a combative midfielder who can cover a lot of ground on the pitch for her side, and she’ll need to be at her proactive best to stop East Bengal from dominating this upcoming clash.
The South Korean midfielder will have to be perfect with her pressing tactics and ball-winning qualities to stop East Bengal’s flow through the central areas. She will also look to create chances with innovative final third passes and aim to get to the end of opportunities to enhance KSPO’s goal threat and inspire them to a win.
Did you know?
- Fazila Ilkwaput has been able to match her AFC Women’s Champions League Tally (two goals) from last season in her first appearance in the 2026-27 edition.
- Hwancheon KSPO are playing in the AFC Women’s Champions League for the first time in their 15-year-long history.
- Mun Eun-Ju has experience playing against Indian players, as she scored for South Korea against India in the 2025 Pink Ladies Cup game.
Telecast Details
The AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 clash between East Bengal and Hwancheon KSPO will take place on Wednesday, 4 November (2026), at the Kishore Bharati Krinangan, Kolkata. The match will kick off at 8 PM IST. It will be shown live on Fancode.
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