IFL 2025-26: Matchweek 4 preview of the Indian Football League

Diamond Harbour FC will face Aizawl FC’s tough challenge.
The Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season has kicked off with a strong vision to recreate the domestic football glory that defined the Indian Football ecosystem.
The Indian Football League continues with another exciting Match Week 4 round of fixtures from March 17 to March 20. Match Week 4 has a total of five matches. In the previous match week, the table shook up very fast as the newcomers Diamond Harbour FC are the new table toppers in the Indian Football League.
Recent matches, Chanmari FC halted a draw against Dempo SC as well as Aizawl FC got a stalemate with Real Kashmir. In a dramatic encounter, Rajasthan United defeated Namdhari FC and Sreenidi Deccan outplayed Gokulam Kerala as visitors.
But at the last game in Matchweek 3, Diamond Harbour FC thrashed Shillong Lajong FC at their home 2-1 to book the spot at the very top of the table.
Here is Khel Now presenting a Match Week 4 preview in the Indian Football League.
Rajasthan United FC vs Real Kashmir FC (March 17)

Rajasthan United FC will host Real Kashmir at their home in a very crucial game on March 17, 2026, from 16:00 IST. Both teams are currently placed in the sixth and seventh positions on the table, marking Real Kashmir FC is still looking for its first win in the league.
On the other hand, Rajasthan United FC defeated Namdhari FC in the last match with a late header. The Jaipur-based club will enter the match with confidence and momentum, where the Snow leopards need to bounce back against them and get the first win as visitors.
Chanmari FC vs Shillong Lajong FC (March 19)

Chanmari FC will face Shillong Lajong FC in an intriguing contest between two sides known for their energetic style of play. They will take charge against each other on March 19, 2026, from 16:00 IST.
After a narrow defeat against Diamond Harbour FC at home, the Meghalaya-based club fell apart and was currently placed fifth on the table. And, talking about Chanmari FC, they held on to a draw against Dempo SC.
This match will be a key to figuring things out for both teams as they will be looking for the three important points as the league slowly takes shape. Chanmari FC will enter the match as favourites cause of the attacking brand of football they have played in this season.
Sreenidi Deccan FC vs Namdhari FC (March 19)

Sreenidi Deccan FC is set to welcome Namdhari FC after the southern side staged a win over Gokulam Kerala FC in the late minutes. The match will be scheduled on March 19, 2026, from 18:30 IST. Sreenidi Deccan will face Namdhari, who got a loss in the last fixture against Rajasthan United FC.
On the other hand, Sreenidi edged past Gokulam Kerala as visitors. Namdhari FC are in the ninth position in the Indian Football League table. They have shown resilience despite suffering narrow defeats in recent matches. They will be eager to bounce back and could be a threat against Sreenidi Deccan.
Aizawl FC vs Diamond Harbour FC (March 20)

The table toppers will now clash against Aizawl FC, who have had a mixed season since the start on March 20, 2026, from 16:00 IST. After thrashing Shillong Lajong FC at their home, Kibu Vicuna and company are set to settle down the tough challenge against Aizawl FC, who currently sit right behind Sreenidi Deccan FC.
Aizawl FC is still unbeaten in the league, with five points to their name. On the other hand, Diamond Harbour will look to produce a disciplined performance away from home and snatch the win.
Gokulam Kerala FC vs Dempo SC (March 20)

Gokulam Kerala will take on Dempo SC in another important fixture of the match week on March 20, 2026, from 18:30 IST at EMS Stadium. Gokulam Kerala set to host Dempo SC at home after being caught again and again by every team.
They are at the bottom in the Indian Football League table with two points. Both teams are still searching for their first win, as they will enter the match with new momentum in their heads. Gokulam will hope to use their home advantage and attack quality to secure a strong result.
A brief look at the IFL 2025-26 points table

The team that was at the bottom of the IFL table after Matchweek 1 now find themselves atop the points table after Matchweek 3. Sreenidi Deccan are placed second with six points too. Failing to convert the draws into wins proved costly for Chanmari and Aizawl as they lost their pole position in the table.
Shillong Lajong, who had a golden opportunity to become the table toppers, now find themselves out of the top four, and things are pretty difficult for Gokulam Kerala as they find themselves bottom of the IFL table after conceding their first defeat of the season.
Players with the most goals after matchday 9 of IFL 2025-26
- Marcus Joseph jr (Dempo) – 3 goals
- Pedro Astray (Rajasthan FC) – 2 goals
- Amadou Soukouna (Rajasthan FC) – 2 goals
- Fabrice Kah (Sreenidi) – 2 goals
- Luka Majcen (Diamond Harbour) – 2 goals
Where can you watch the Indian Football League 2025-26?
The Indian Football League 2025-26 season will be televised live on DD Sports, the league’s official broadcast partner. Fans across the country can tune in to watch matches live on television, along with matchday build-up and key highlights.
For viewers who prefer streaming, Waves will provide live coverage of all Indian Football League matches. Fans can watch the games on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, ensuring access anytime and anywhere.
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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.