IFL 2025-26: Match week review of the Indian Football League

Diamond Harbour remains league leaders in IFL 2025-26

The Indian Football League (IFL) has kicked off with a vision to take the domestic level of Indian Football very high. Indian Football League is the newest version of I-League, as the league slowly takes shape in the race to top the table and is also very relevant for the other teams.

Every team is trying their best to put out their possible best results in those crucial matches, as it will be the path to get promoted and secured the place in the next season’s Indian Super League.

This week of the Indian Football League matchday delivered another exciting stretch of matches. That could generously give a splash of entertainment to the football fans through the Indian Football League 2025-26 season.

We are talking about the matches from March 12th to March 14th, 2026. Chanmari FC got a 2-2 draw against Dempo SC. On March 13th, Rajasthan United FC powered past Namdhari FC with a late injury time winner and Aizawl FC and Real Kashmir, the two clubs, also played a stalemate.

On March 14th, Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated Gokulam Kerala 1-0 as visitors, which led them to place at the top of the table with six points. Diamond Harbour FC, the newcomers, thrashed tough opponent Shillong Lajong FC with a scoreline of 2-0 at their home.

From Chanmari FC to Shillong Lajong FC, the entertaining stoppage time victory of Rajasthan United over Namdhari FC and the roar of Diamond Harbour FC still stand that give the limelight to the Indian Football League.

Chanmari FC vs Dempo SC (2-2)

The Match week started with an absolute banging match between Chanmari FC and Dempo SC, as Chanmari hosted the former five-time national champions Dempo at home on March 12.

The hosts started very strongly with their attacking intent against Dempo SC. After being demolished by Diamond Harbour FC, the national champions looked like they were under pressure.

As expected, Chanmari got an early lead over them. In the first half, they doubled the number of goals and made a good, comfortable statement.

Dempo then roared against the home crowd. The Goan side displayed amazing football, as they scored two and made an impressive comeback.

Rajasthan United vs Namdhari FC (3-2)

The most dramatic match of the week came in Jaipur, Rajasthan, as Rajasthan United hosted Namdhari FC at home, eyeing a win. But the fortunes of two teams stand strong. Rajasthan FC’s Soukouna scored a late goal that led them to edge past Namdhari FC and get those important three points.

Soukouna scored in injury time with a dramatic header to seal a 3-2 victory over them on March 13th. This win marked their first victory of the season and lifted them on the table.

Aizawl FC vs Real Kashmir (2-2)

The two teams had faced each other on March 13th, aiming to get the three points and a place on the top of the table. Aizawl FC played an entertaining draw against the Snow Leopards.

Real Kashmir first took the lead when Shedrack Charles opened the scorebook, and then the home team equalized just before halftime. In the second half, Real Kashmir FC led by 2-1, as Aizawl FC player Lalhriatpuia scored a dramatic equalizer to secure a point for the hosts in front of their home crowd.

Gokulam Kerala vs Sreenidi Deccan (0-1)

The visitors outplayed the host Gokulam with a margin of 1 goal at their home in the Indian Football League. After this win, Sreenidi Deccan FC have secured the first place on the points table with two wins and one loss, earning six points.

The match was balanced evenly in the first half of the game. Gokulam Kerala has more possession over Sreenidi, but the Southern Derby sparked up when, in the 56th minute, Fabrice Nkwoh Kah found the back of the net to give the visitors the lead. His strike was the final nail in the coffin.

Shillong Lajong FC vs Diamond Harbour FC (2-1)

The newcomer Diamond Harbour FC beat Shillong Lajong FC with a narrow win away from home. With two wins and one loss, the Kolkata-based club is in second position in the Indian Football League table with six points, the same as Sreenidi Deccan, who have already secured their top spot on the table.

Diamond Harbour sealed the match in the first half by scoring twice against the home team. Former Punjab FC forward Luka Majcen scored two back-to-back goals at 2 and 18th minutes.

On the other hand, Gladdy Kharbuli scored a hopeful goal for Shillong Lajong FC but could not get anything out of the match. After this win, Diamond Harbour are one of the favorites to book their spot at the top in the next match.

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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