Shillong Lajong vs NorthEast United Live: Follow Durand Cup 2026 Quarterfinal live
2026-08-17T19:13:00+05:30
Live Score
Shillong Lajong FC 0-1 NorthEast United FC
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2026-08-17T19:12:18+05:30
11' GOAL!!!
Alaaeddine Ajaraie puts NorthEast United FC ahead! Brilliant quick feet from the Highlanders’ forward as he beats the goalkeeper before calmly slotting the ball home. A quality finish to give NEUFC a 1-0 lead!
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2026-08-17T19:10:19+05:30
9' Chance!!!
A delightful cross from Jithin finds Alaaeddine Ajaraie, but he fails to make the connection. The wet conditions are clearly playing their part as both sides struggle to deal with the slippery surface.
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2026-08-17T19:07:51+05:30
7' Shot!
A header from Eneko following the corner goes just past the target! That’s the first real chance of the game as NorthEast United FC threaten early on.
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2026-08-17T19:07:06+05:30
6' Corner
Corner for NorthEast United FC. A cross from Ethuan fails to reach its intended target as the wet surface slows the ball down, but the Highlanders win a corner.
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2026-08-17T19:05:52+05:30
4' Injury update
Shillong Lajong captain Ken goes down after slipping on the wet surface. He receives a check from the medical staff but is back on his feet and looks ready to continue.
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2026-08-17T19:03:36+05:30
3' Goalkick
Goal kick to NorthEast United FC. Gurmeet Singh stands over it and will look to build from the back as the Highlanders try to settle into the game.
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2026-08-17T19:02:09+05:30
1' Throw in
Throw in for Shillong Lajong. The pitch is already very wet due to the heavy rain, making conditions difficult for both teams in the early stages.
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2026-08-17T19:00:24+05:30
Kick off!!
The referee blows the whistle, and we are underway in Shillong!
It is raining heavily at the JLN Stadium as Shillong Lajong and NorthEast United FC battle for the final semifinal spot. The stands are not completely filled yet, but with the rain easing, more fans are expected to make their way into the stadium soon for this Northeastern derby.
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2026-08-17T18:39:21+05:30
Shillong Lajong FC - Player to Watchout
Everbrightson Sana has been one of the brightest stars shining in Indian football right now. The 23-year-old forward has been in sublime form for Shillong Lajong FC scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists in IFL 2025-26. The youngster has been on a goal scoring run in Durand Cup 2026 as well and has been very key for Shillong Lajong FC in their run to the semifinal so far.
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2026-08-17T18:37:55+05:30
NorthEast United FC - Player to Watchout
Alaaeddine Ajaraie will be the player to watch out from the NorthEast United FC side as they gear up to play Shillong Lajong FC in a Northeastern Derby. The Moroccan has already scored 6 goals in the Durand Cup 2026 and is competing neck-to-neck for the Golden boot as well. If he gets his chance to perform, he will make sure that NorthEast United FC goes all the way to the final and lift the title.
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2026-08-17T18:32:47+05:30
Expect a packed stadium!
A Northeastern derby awaits at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong as Shillong Lajong take on NorthEast United FC in a high stakes Durand Cup quarterfinal.
With both sides representing the Northeastern region, the fans are expected to turn up in huge numbers, and the JLN Stadium is likely to be packed. With cool conditions and good weather for football, Shillong is set for a fantastic evening of football!
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2026-08-17T18:18:57+05:30
Update from quarterfinal 3 between Mohun Bagan SG & Jamshedpur FC
Mohun Bagan SG have booked their place in the Durand Cup semifinals after edging past Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata. Abhishek converted the decisive penalty to send the Mariners through and bring Jamshedpur FC’s Durand Cup journey to an end.
With this result, three of the four semifinalists are now confirmed: Mohun Bagan SG, Sporting Club Delhi and East Bengal FC. One semifinal spot remains up for grabs.
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2026-08-17T18:15:34+05:30
Shillong Lajong FC - Starting XI
Ranit (GK), Kitbok, Arthur, Joedson, Ken (C), Lian, Gladdy, Damait, Jota, Figo, Nelson
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2026-08-17T18:13:36+05:30
NorthEast United FC - Starting XI
Gurmeet (GK), Redeem (C), Asheer, Eneko, Rabeeh, Maya, Antonio, Macarton, Jithin, Ajaraie, Ethyan
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The quarterfinal four of the 135th edition of the Durand Cup is all set to feature a high-stake Northeastern Derby where Shillong Lajong FC will host another club from the same region NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in Shillong.
The match is scheduled to kickoff at 7:00 pm IST and the JLN Stadium is expected to be fully packed as the city of Shillong will come out in large numbers to root for both Shillong Lajong FC and NorthEast United FC.
Both NorthEast United FC and Shillong Lajong FC topped their respective groups with a dominating performance and a win in the quarterfinal will guarantee them a spot in semifinal with potential opponents to be Mohun Bagan SG or Jamshedpur FC.
In this article we take a look at the match preview of this quarterfinal match between Shillong Lajong FC and NorthEast United FC.
The Stakes
Shillong Lajong FC
Shillong head into the questerfinal after topping group EFor Shillong Lajong FC, this quarterfinal clash holds immense significance. Lajong finished on top of group E winning 2 out of 3 group stage games and gathered 7 points out of a total of 9 points.
Shillong Lajong FC have been doing very well in Indian football in the last couple of years and if they manage to defeat NorthEast United FC, it will help them make a stronger dominance in the Northeastern region.
NorthEast United FC
NorthEast United will battle it out against Shillong Lajong for a spot in semifinal of Durand Cup 2026NorthEast United FC have a very good opportunity to make their foot stronger in Indian football if they manage to win their third Durand Cup title consecutively and complete a three peat.
The Highlanders led by head coach Juan Pedro Benali have been very good in the Durand Cup tournament for the last couple of editions and are most probably one of the best sides in Durand Cup.
NorthEast United face Shillong Lajong in a crucial quarterfinal, with a place in the semifinal at stake. For the Highlanders, they will be motivated to move ahead in the tournament and lift the title once again and a win would mean that they move into the final four.
With everything on the line, NorthEast United FC will have little room for error and will have to produce a near perfect performance.
Team News
NorthEast United are expected to have all of their players training at the moment available for this game. The latest foreign recruits are also expected to get the much-needed game time. However, the participation of Pramveer Singh will be doubtful as he has not yet featured for the Highlanders.
For Shillong Lajong FC, they are expected to field a strong lineup against the Highlanders with all players available for selection.
Head-to-Head Record (Durand Cup)
Matches played: 3
Won by Shillong Lajong FC: 0
Won by NorthEast United FC: 3
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Shillong Lajong FC (4-3-3)
Ranit (GK), Kitbok, Arthur, Joedson, Ken (C), Lian, Abhay, Tremiki, Phrangki, Jota, Everbrightson.
NorthEast United FC (4-2-3-1)
Gurmeet Singh (GK), Asheer Akhtar (C), Eneko, Rabeeh, Samte, Macarton, Ashraf, Moyano, Ajaraie, Ethyan, Parthib.
Telecast Details
The Durand Cup 2026 quarterfinal clash between Shillong Lajong FC and NorthEast United FC will take place at the JLN Stadium, Shillong on Monday, 17th August (2026).
The match will kick off at 7:00 PM IST. The match will be livestreamed on Sony LIV and will be broadcasted live on Sony Ten 2.
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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.