AFC Champions League Two 2026-27: Updated points table after Al-Hussein SC vs East Bengal
The Red and Gold Brigade kickstart continental campaign with draw against Jordanian outfit Al- Hussein.
The Amman International Stadium in Jordan, hosted the first encounter of Group D in the AFC Champions League Two, where the ISL champions East Bengal locked horns with host Al-Hussein SC.
The Red and Gold Brigade got the better of Kuwaiti side Al-Arabi in the AFC Champions League Two Preliminary Stage to secure a coveted spot in the group stages of the AFC Champions League Two.
On the other hand, the 2025–26 Jordanian Pro League champions, who are also the top-seeded team in Group D, succumbed to a 3-0 defeat to Uzbek side Pakhtakor in the ACL Elite Qualifiers to settle for a spot in AFC Champions League Two group stages.
Habas’ side drew first blood after the former Real Madrid reserves striker Dani Ramirez scored in the ninth minute of the game. Defender Anwar Ali struck in the 40th minute, giving East Bengal a handsome lead of 2-0 just before halftime.
It was sixty minutes on the clock, and India’s solitary hope in ACL Two was up by two goals with thirty minutes of regulation time to spare. But the hosts unleashed and pulled one back in the 61st minute after Almardi made it 1-2.
East Bengal fought tooth and nail to protect their slender lead, but the unshakable force from the Jordanian side saw them score the equaliser in the 87th minute, courtesy of a goal from Assaf.
The game ended 2-2, and both sides had to settle for a point. The Red and Gold Brigade would be gutted after a draw, especially when they were leading 2-0 until 60 minutes.
In this article, we take a closer look at the points table after East Bengal’s 2-2 draw against Al-Hussein. We also find out whether East Bengal has a realistic chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.
A brief look at the AFC Champions League 2 Group D points table
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As things stand, East Bengal are joint leaders of the points table with Jordanian side Al-Hussein after the points were split, following a 2-2 draw in the opening game of Group D.
Al-Shorta and Al-Seeb are playing against each other. After 40 minutes, there are no goals in the game, and if the scoreline remains unchanged, all four teams will be tied on one point each, but East Bengal and Al- Hussein will be occupying the top spots due to a higher goal count.
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Looking at the contrast in the squad depth of both teams, even a draw is an optimistic start for the Indian side away from home.
| Pos | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Bengal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Al-Hussein | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Al-Shorta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Al-Seeb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
East Bengal host Al-Shorta next at home
The road ahead is not easy for the Red and Gold Brigade, but the Indian side are off to a brilliant start after holding the top-seeded team in the group for a 2-2 draw, away from home.
Indian Super League 2026-27 begins on October 10th, and East Bengal plays Al-Shorta next at home on 13th October 2026 at the Salt Lake Stadium.
Al-Shorta, almost a century old club, is one of the most successful teams in Iraq. Having previously won the Iraqi Stars League eight times, Al-Shorta is one of Baghdad’s Big Four institutions that won the inaugural Arab Club Champions Cup in 1982.
What was the result of East Bengal vs Al-Hussein in the AFC Champions League Two?
East Bengal drew 2-2 against Jordanian side Al-Hussein in their opening AFC Champions League Two Group D match.
Where does East Bengal stand in the AFC Champions League Two Group D table?
East Bengal are joint leaders of Group D with Al-Hussein, with both teams having one point after their opening match.
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