CFL 2026: East Bengal, Mohun Bagan & three others in title race as Championship Round enters final day
Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan have the best chance to win the league.
A thrilling Saturday awaits in the Calcutta Football League (CFL) 2026, the title race has gone down to the wire as the five teams in the Championship Round out of six clubs are in the title contention, and the final day will decide who could lift the crown and become the best club in Kolkata.
Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan SC are the top two Kolkata giants among the five teams who have the best possible scenario to go all out to clinch the title after East Bengal FC won the CFL last year.
In the final matchday on 19th September, 2026, the Calcutta Football League (CFL) and Kolkata football fans are set to witness three great clashes between Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan, East Bengal FC and Coal India, while United SC will take on Bhawanipore FC.
Let’s take a look at all the CFL 2026 upcoming games, round them up and the scenarios.
East Bengal FC vs Coal India
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The CFL 2025 season champions, East Bengal, are ready to lock horns against the debutant Coal India, who just got promoted to the CFL this season, and both teams will look forward to their game as the game is set to be played on 19th September 2026, at 15:00 IST at the East Bengal Ground.
After getting a fighting draw against Mohun Bagan in the main round, the Red & Gold Brigade secured their place in the Championship Round in the league, where they have played two games until now as the title race enters its final day.
In those two games, they faced United SC and Mohammedan SC, as both games ended in a draw. They are sitting fourth on the table with 2 points in their hands.
Meanwhile, Coal India who played brilliant football this season, have faced Mohun Bagan and Bhawanipore FC and lost both ties while conceding 8 goals.
Coal India are out of the title race, but East Bengal FC still have a chance to win the CFL again, and they need to win the game with a big 6-goal margin and hope that the remaining games end in a draw; only then they will emerge as the winners in terms of goal difference.
Predicted Line-ups
East Bengal: Gourab Shaw (GK), Uttam Hansda, Suvo Biswas, Tanmay Das, Monotosh Chakladar (C), Akash Hemram, Sonam Tsewang Lhokham, Arghya Sarkar, Batas Murmu, Jay Baz, Bijay Murmu
Coal India: Sanjoy K Bhattacharyya (C) (GK), Firoj Ali, Azharuddin Mallick, Billu Teli, Subham Hembram, Deepak Bakthan, Rana Gharami, SK Faiaz, Supriya Pandit, Sourendra Nath Biswas, Irfan Sardar
United SC vs Bhawanipore FC
Talking about the second game coming up in the CFL 2026 Championship Round, United SC will play Bhawanipore FC, the game will take place on 19th September 2026, at 15:00 IST.
The Bengal football club, United SC delivered consistent performance in the domestic league for many years as they again find themselves in a title race where a clash against Bhawanipore FC will be a crucial tie for both sides.
Bhawanipore FC played against Mohammedan SC in their first Super Six match, where they got thrashed by the Black Panthers, while winning the last game over Coal India, scoring thrice and sitting in third position with 6 points under their belt.
United SC, on the other hand, faced Mohun Bagan and East Bengal FC in their last two games where they displayed a brilliant brand of football as both games ended in a draw.
Bhawanipore FC have the best chance to be the side to win the title, as a win over the Purple Brigade will seal the deal.
If the match between Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan SC ends in a draw, then Bhawanipore FC will clinch the CFL title. And for United SC, the scenario is the same as East Bengal FC.
Predicted Line-ups
United SC: Sourav Samanta (C) (GK), Susovan Ghosh, Prasanta Das, Amarendu Chakraborty, Sreenath M, Mithun Kar, Ruhul Kuddus Purkait, Aman Yadav, Bickey Thapa, Jishnu K S, Sumay Shome
Bhawanipore FC: Aditya Patra (GK), Madan Mandi, Suman Roy, Subhankar Das, Ieitlang Syiemlieh, Robi Hansda, Abhisek Halder, Rudranath Samanta, Owanijuh Pajuh, Jiten Murmu (C), Rajesh Rajbhar
Mohun Bagan vs Mohammedan SC
A thrilling encounter is taking shape in the final stage of the Calcutta Football League 2026 as Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan SC both have the best chance to win the title and prepare to lock horns in a high-stakes title clash with both sides sitting locked at the summit of the table with 4 points in hand.
A newly renovated Barasat Stadium, which has already hosted the CFL 2026 Kolkata Derby recently, is ready to welcome Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan SC on 19th September 2026, at 15:00 IST.
Mohun Bagan won their first game against Coal India with a big 5-1 scoreline just before they held a 1-1 draw against United SC, and on the other side, the Black Panthers, who played this season in a great manner, secured a win over Bhawanipore FC and also got a draw against East Bengal FC.
A simple win could be enough to assure one of them the CFL 2026 trophy, as both sides have the same points, and a victory would take them to the top of the table with seven points, while a stalemate would open the door for the other three teams still in title contention.
Predicted Line-ups
Mohun Bagan: Rahul Bheke, Raj Basfore, Manvir Singh, Subhasish Bose (C), Kiyan Nassiri Giri, Sahal Abdul Samad, Deepak Tangri, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Sandeep Malik, Deeprobhat Ghosh (GK), Robilal Mandi
Mohammedan SC: Pukhrambam Dinesh Meitei, Lalthankima, Akash Das, Nikhil Deka (GK), F Lalremsanga, Israfil Dewan, Arpit Chettri, Juwel Ahmed Mazumder, Tangva Ragui, Mahitosh Roy (C), Rahul Naskar
CFL 2026 Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohun Bagan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Mohammedan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | +2 | 4 |
| 3 | Bhawanipore | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | East Bengal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | United SC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Coal India | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:8 | -7 | 0 |
Broadcast Details
All three matches of the CFL 2026 Final clash will kick off at the same time, 15:00 IST, from different stadiums as Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan SC, Bhawanipore FC, East Bengal FC and United SC are in the title race.
The matches will be broadcasted on the Number 10 Sports / No.10 Sports application or via the website, as they have shared a CFL 2026 Final Saturday pass for all three games for 99 rupees, and they also have the tournament pass valued at 149 rupees.
Fans can enjoy the clashes from home after just purchasing the pass.
When is the final day of the CFL 2026 Championship Round?
The final day of the Calcutta Football League 2026 Championship Round will be played on September 19, 2026.
Which teams are still in contention for the CFL 2026 title?
Five teams — Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan SC, Bhawanipore FC, East Bengal FC and United SC — are still in contention for the title heading into the final matchday.
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