Mohun Bagan SG vs Jamshedpur FC Preview – Team news, lineups | Durand Cup 2026

Mohun Bagan SG face Jamshedpur FC in Durand Cup quarterfinal.

Mohun Bagan SG are looking to maintain their dominant stride towards the 2026 Durand Cup title when they face off against Jamshedpur FC in the quarterfinal clash at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Monday (17 August 2026).

The Mariners are facing a Jamshedpur FC side who are on the verge of a major transformation after the club was overtaken by Churchill Brothers, and with this clash being the final between these two sides – it should be a pretty entertaining affair where only the more decisive side will prevail.

The Stakes

Mohun Bagan SG

Mohun Bagan SG have kept a 100% winning record under the guidance of Panagiotis Dilmperis so far, and the Greek boss seems to be taking the Durand Cup very seriously and is determined to win his first piece of silverware in Indian football.

Panagiotis almost has a fully-available squad at his disposal right now and that includes all his foreign players, something that should boost Mohun Bagan SG’s threat in the Durand Cup knockout stages.

He will push his players to produce some thrilling attacking football, troubling their opponents with incisive forward moves and intelligent transitions.

A big win for Mohun Bagan will definitely further raise their momentum levels and strengthen their belief to be able to win the Durand Cup, but suffering a loss after all their heroics in the group stages will be a bitter setback.

Jamshedpur FC

For Jamshedpur FC, the Durand Cup poses to be their final competition with this identity. Their players will officially be playing for Churchill Brothers from September (2026) onward and for the Men of Steel, winning the Durand Cup could be a way of giving a last memorable gift to their devoted supporters.

Jamshedpur FC played pretty well in the group stages, suffering a loss but scoring 12 goals in three games to reach the quarterfinals.

Kaizad will push his players to produce a highly energetic, hard-working performance where they look to tenaciously close down spaces for the Mariners players and restrict them from playing their natural game.

Coyle will also urge his players to be unpredictable with their attacking moves to entertain their fans. A win for Jamshedpur will be a huge confident booster in an intense moment for the Men of Steel, but a loss would mark the end of this club in a disappointing fashion.

Team News

Mohun Bagan SG have a fully fit squad available at their disposal heading into this clash.

Jamshedpur FC also have all their players available for the game against Mohun Bagan.

Head-to-Head Record (All time)

Matches Played – 14

Mohun Bagan wins – 6

Jamshedpur FC wins – 5

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineups

Mohun Bagan (4-2-3-1)

Vishal Kaith (GK), Abhishek Singh, Rahul Bheke, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, Lalengmawia Ralte, Deepak Tangri, Manvir Singh, Miguel Figueira, Dejan Drazic, Jamie Maclaren

Jamshedpur FC (4-2-3-1)

Albino Gomes (GK), Nikhil Barla, Pratik Chaudhari,  Sarthak Golui, Provat Lakra, Raynier Fernandes, Pronay Halder, Shagolsem Rashithoi, Aman CK, Mohammed Sanan, Lawmsangzuala

Players to Watchout

Jamie Maclaren (Mohun Bagan SG)

Jamie Maclaren is poised for his first start under Panagiotis Dilmperis in the upcoming clash against Jamshedpur FC, having made a nice impact in their recent 6-0 thrashing of CISF Protectors in the group stages.

Maclaren was, of course, the top scorer for Mohun Bagan in the 2025-26 season and even scored 10 goals in the Indian Super League (ISL) in the previous campaign and now he’s looking for more in the 2026-27 season.

Maclaren will look to be a nightmare for the Jamshedpur FC defenders by nailing his off-the-ball runs perfectly to get past the tight marking.

He’ll look to be smart with his final passes to create chances, but Jamie’s main objective will be to get in empty space inside the opposition penalty area and finish off chances clinically to guide his side to a dominant win.

Mohammed Sanan K (Jamshedpur FC)

Mohammed Sanan is definitely one of the most exciting parts of this all-Indian Jamshedpur FC squad and he will look to prove his ability against the Mariners. Sanan has produced some promising performances at the 2026 Durand Cup so far, scoring one goal in the group stages and being a thorn for the defenders.

He will need to use his speed and tricky movement to add freshness to the Jamshedpur FC attack and help them trouble the Kolkata side on the transitions. Sanan needs to be smart with his exhilarating forward runs, showing that he can move past defenders with ease and also be decisive with his final third – be it his crosses or shooting – to be able to help Jamshedpur put the Mariners under pressure and get a big win over them.

Did you know?

• Mohun Bagan were the only side who didn’t concede a single goal in the group stages of the 2026 Durand Cup.
• Jamshedpur FC were one of the two best-ranked runners-up from the group stages to be able to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 Durand Cup.
• Mohun Bagan scored 15 goals in the Durand Cup group stages, with only Delhi FC outscoring them.

Telecast Details

The 2026 Durand Cup quarterfinal between Mohun Bagan and Jamshedpur FC will take place at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Monday (17 August, 2026).

The match will kick off at 4 PM IST and will be broadcasted live on Sony Ten 2 and be available to watch online on SonyLIV.

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