IFL 2025-26: Updated points table, most goals after Real Kashmir vs Namdhari FC

Just a solitary point separates top three teams in relegation round

The first matchday of the second matchweek of the IFL Relegation stage took us to the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad, where Real Kashmir locked horns with the Punjab outfit Namdhari.

It was a do-or-die battle for Namdhari FC, and anything other than a win would have proved fatal to their survival hopes. From the very first minute, the team from Bhaini Sahib cleared their intention. Manvir went on to break the deadlock in the 13th minute, and Chaudhary made it 2-0 in the regulation time of the first half.

The second half began on an even worse note for Real Kashmir as they were a man down after Furkan was sent off. Najib Ibrahim decided to seal the fate of the game after scoring another goal in the stoppage time as Namdhari defeated Real Kashmir 3-0.

Let’s take a closer look at how the IFL points table has changed after this game and find out how tonight’s results will impact the championship prospects of different teams.

A brief look at the IFL 2025-26 points table

The relegation round has become more interesting now. After this win, the Punjab outfit climbs a spot higher and moves on to ten points, whereas Real Kashmir remains in the second position with eleven points. Both sides have only one game in hand, and it seems like we will need to wait for a while to find out who goes out.

After Namdhari’s win, things have become even worse for Gokulam, who now find themselves at the bottom of the IFL table with just eight points. They must win the next game, as anything other than all three points would see them depending upon other results to decide their survival hopes.

Players with the most goals after matchday 9 of IFL 2025-26

• Marcus Joseph jr (Dempo) – 7 goals
• Antonio Moyano (Diamond Harbour) – 5 goals
• Phrangki Buam (Shillong Lajong) – 5 goals
• Everbrightson Sana (Shillong Lajong) – 5 goals
• Hugo Diaz (Diamond Harbour) – 5 goals

What to expect from the next matches of IFL 2025-26

Well, tomorrow, Gokulam Kerala will lock horns with Aizawl FC. The Manipur outfit just needs a draw to confirm their participation in the next season of IFL, whereas a win for Gokulam will take them to 11 points. It’s a must-win game for the Malabarians to keep their survival hopes alive.

So, hold your breath and keep a calculator beside you as things are becoming pretty interesting with every matchday. Every goal, every save, every single point counts and with such fine margins, you blink, and you are out of the title race.

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