Churchill Brothers vs Punjab FC: Head-to-head record ahead of ISL 2026-27
After six previous meetings in I League, these two sides are set to meet each other in ISL for first time
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, is all set to host the third fixture of the third matchweek of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season, where home team Churchill Brothers are set to take on Punjab FC in what is set to be a thrilling contest between the two sides.
The Red Machines kicked off the season with a 2-1 win over Manolo Marquezâs Mumbai City FC after goals from Gaurav Bora and Sebastian Gutierrez. However, they succumbed to a humiliating home defeat to East Bengal in the last game, falling 4-0 to the reigning champions of India.
The Shers have made a brilliant start to the new season. Raphael Messi Bouliâs brace in the opener against the Juggernauts saw Punjab clinch all three points. The last game against Mumbai was heading for a 1-0 win for the Islanders, but Gurkirat had other plans and scored a late equaliser to pull off a 1-1 draw.
Red Machines dominated the early meetings
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This will be the first time these two sides will meet in the top tier. They have previously met each other in the I League, and their last meeting dates back three years.
The first meeting between these two sides took place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in closed doors during the COVID-19 era. Curtis Flemingâs side went down 1- 0 to Churchill after Clayvin ZĂșñiga from Honduras scored a late winner in the 85th minute.
A five-goal thriller took place between these two sides in the Championship stage after Luka Majcen scored the opener, followed by a brace from Clayvin ZĂșñiga. Joseba Beitia and Baba pulled two back for the Shers, but it was not enough as Churchill won 3-2
Punjab were unbeaten against Churchill before winning the I League in 2022-23 season
After the early encounters favoured Churchill, Punjab FC made major reinforcements in the 2022-23 season. Greek gaffer Staikos Vergetis was roped in, and the first game between these sides ended in a goalless draw at Tilak Maidan.
Rueda was sacked and Mateus Costa was appointed as the interim gaffer for the Red Machines, who suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Shers at Tau Devi Lal Stadium.
Luka Majcen, who switched sides, scored for Punjab now. Chencho Gyeltshen stole the show that night after scoring a goal and giving two assists. Punjab FC went on to win the I League in the 2022-23 season and secured promotion in the Indian Super League.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 06
Churchill Brothers won: 03
Punjab FC won: 01
Draws: 02
Overall, the head-to-head between these two sides sees Churchill Brothers dominating with three out of six wins. Punjab FC won only once, whereas two games ended in a draw.
Englishman Kurtis Guthrie of Punjab FC is the top goalscorer in this fixture alongside Clayvin ZĂșñiga of Honduras with three goals, followed by Luka Majcen with two goals, who played for both the teams.
It will be a closely contested battle between the two sides when they lock horns next in Goa. Churchill Brothers are coming off a defeat and will be in dire need of a win against the Shers.
What is the head-to-head record between Churchill Brothers vs Punjab FC?
Overall, the head-to-head between these two sides sees Churchill Brothers dominating with three out of six wins. Punjab FC won only once, whereas two games ended in a draw.
Who are the top goalscorers in Churchill Brothers vs Punjab FC fixtures?
Englishman Kurtis Guthrie of Punjab FC is the top goalscorer in this fixture alongside Clayvin ZĂșñiga of Honduras with three goals, followed by Luka Majcen with two goals, who played for both the teams.
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