East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan: All-time Kolkata Derby head-to-head in Durand Cup
The Kolkata giants are set to square off for the record 14th time in the Durand Cup.
Few fixtures in Indian football hold such significance and attention like the Kolkata derby does. This isn’t just the biggest derby in the country but also one of the best in Asia.
The Kolkata giants are set to lock horns in the high-octane clash once again in the 135th Durand Cup as both teams have been drawn in the same group.
Mohun Bagan SG recorded the title 17 times, while East Bengal FC clinched the trophy 16 times, holding a special distinction in the tournament’s history. No other teams have managed to come this close to their tally over the years.
As the century-old clubs prepare for another mouthwatering clash in the forthcoming Durand Cup, we’ve taken a closer look at the head-to-head record between the two Kolkata giants.
Head-to-head record
Matches played: 13
East Bengal FC won: 6
Mohun Bagan Super Giant won: 6
Draw: 1
Goals scored by East Bengal FC: 8
Goals scored by Mohun Bagan Super Giant: 9
Also Read: Which teams have won the most consecutive Durand Cup titles?
East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Recent Meetings
Durand Cup 2022: EBFC 0-1 MBSG (Group Stage)
Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged out their arch-rivals East Bengal FC by a 1-0 scoreline in the Group B game of the 2022 Durand Cup. An own goal from Sumeet Passi at the stroke of halftime ended up being the decider as the Mariners secured another Kolkata derby victory.
Durand Cup 2023: EBFC 1-0 MBSG (Group Stage)
Under the guidance of Carles Cuadrat, East Bengal FC broke the losing streak in the Kolkata derby with a resounding 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the group-stage fixture. Nandhakumar Sekar’s left-footed curling screamer in the 61st minute powered the Red and Gold Brigade to claim the bragging rights in the high-stakes fixture.
Durand Cup 2023: EBFC 0-1 MBSG (Final)
Yet another 1-0 scoreline. Mohun Bagan Super Giant recorded their 17th Durand Cup title in style as they defeated the Red and Gold Brigade by the finest margin. Despite Anirudh Thapa conceding a red card, the Mariners played with 10 men, and Dimitri Petratos’ 71st-minute left-footed strike sealed the deal for Juan Ferrando’s men.
Durand Cup 2025: EBFC 2-1 MBSG (Quarterfinals)
East Bengal FC stunned Mohun Bagan Super Giant by a 2-1 scoreline in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Durand Cup as Oscar Bruzon’s men advanced to the semis. Greek forward Dimitrios Diamantakos found the back of the net in each half as his brace powered the Red and Gold Brigade to record a crucial victory to qualify for the next round.
How many Durand Cup titles did MBSG and EBFC win?
MBSG have won 17 Durand Cup titles, while EBFC have clinched the title 16 times.
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