East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan: What happened last time in Durand Cup?
East Bengal to face Mohun Bagan in Durand Cup 2026 final.
The Kolkata Derby is set to make headlines as the Durand Cup 2026 final will see Mohun Bagan take on East Bengal for the title at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata.
Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC have played each other multiple times in the Durand Cup history which includes multiple group stage games and finals as well.
But their recent outing was on 25th July 2026, when both the Kolkata giants played the first match of the 2026-27 season, also kicking off the 135th edition of Durand Cup. Both the teams looked rusty in the first match; however, Sahal Abdul Samad’s solo goal helped the Mariners register a win over the Torchbearers.
East Bengal FC have since then improved significantly as they have played consistent football for the last 27 days. Therefore, this time in the final it will not be an easy task for the Mariners.
In this article we take a look at what happened when East Bengal last played Mohun Bagan in Durand Cup.
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Mohun Bagan SG secured first win of their Durand Cup 2026 campaign after defeating East Bengal FC in the high voltage Kolkata Derby which was played on 25th July.
Sahal Abdul Samad scored the solitary goal for the Mariners as the ISL 2025-26 champions fell short against their arch-rivals. Both the Kolkata giants fielded an all-Indian lineup in the Durand Cup 2026 opener when they last played.
In the first half of the game, Mohun Bagan SG were the better side and also had the upper hand over East Bengal, the best chance fell for Sahal Abdul Samad at the 18th minute, but the shot from Sahal was denied by Gill.
Both sides played their football in a very compact shape in the first half and stayed cautious as none of them wanted to concede first in a high-stake derby.
After a very entertaining first half at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata, Sahal Abdul Samad sealed the victory for Mohun Bagan in the second half as he scored the only goal of the match in the 52nd minute of the play courtesy of a beautiful assist from Kiyan Nasiri. With Sahal’s goal, Mohun Bagan outclassed their arch-rivals East Bengal FC 1-0.
What to expect in the Durand Cup 2026 final?
The stage is set as East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan fight in the Durand Cup 2026 final which is scheduled to be played on Sunday, 23rd August 2026, at 5 pm at the Salt Lake Stadium (VYBK), Kolkata.
Both the sides will look to give their best in this match as this is an opportunity for both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to start the 2026-27 season by winning a silverware.
Last time when these two sides met almost a month back, it was a very cagey affair as neither of them looked prepared at all. However, since then Mohun Bagan have played 5 games and East Bengal have played 6 games including the ACL Two Preliminary Stage match. And with each passing game, the Kolkata giants have started to look better. So, expect this match to be filled with end-to-end action, especially with a title on the line.
When will the Durand Cup 2026 final be played?
The Durand Cup 2026 final between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will be played on 23rd August at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata with kick off scheduled for 5 pm.
What happened between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in their last Durand Cup meeting?
In their last Durand Cup outing on 25th July 2026, Mohun Bagan registered a 1-0 win over East Bengal FC.
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Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.