East Bengal FC vs Sporting Club Delhi: All time Head-to-head record

Sporting Club Delhi FC have been the slightly dominant side among both the teams in the ISL

The Indian Super League 2025-26 season is underway, with the two Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal dominating the league with being on top of the points table. With playoffs not being held this season, only the top spot will be the most important part of the season, as that is the only chance to win silverware for the clubs

East Bengal FC currently sit at the top of the table this season and will be aiming to extend their lead when they host Sporting Club Delhi at home on 21st of February 2025, at 5:00 PM. A victory would allow the Kolkata side to maintain their position at the summit and continue their strong start to the campaign.

For Sporting Club Delhi, the fixture presents an opportunity to respond after a difficult opening match. Still searching for their first points of the season, Delhi will be keen to produce an improved performance and register a positive result away from home.

Hyderabad’s period of dominance and control

In the initial years of this rivalry, Hyderabad FC emerged as the more stable and organised side. Built on tactical discipline, compact defensive structures, and efficient game management, Hyderabad frequently dictated the tempo of encounters against East Bengal. During this phase, they were able to control matches through structure rather than flair, often neutralising East Bengal’s attacking threats and converting narrow advantages into results.

This period coincided with Hyderabad FC’s rise as one of the league’s most consistent teams, culminating in strong league finishes and a reputation for being difficult to break down. Against East Bengal, that solidity translated into a favourable run of results, establishing an early edge in the head-to-head record.

The Turning Point: East Bengal’s Gradual Resurgence as Hyderabad FC declines

A significant change emerged during the second half of the 2023–24 season, when Hyderabad FC’s performances began to decline sharply. Results became inconsistent, defensive solidity weakened, and the overall structure that once defined the team started to erode. This downturn had a direct impact on their head-to-head record with East Bengal, as matches increasingly tilted in favour of the Torch bearers.

The period marked the end of Hyderabad FC’s dominance in the fixture and coincided with broader challenges both on and off the pitch. Those struggles eventually led into the club’s rebranding as Sporting Club Delhi, bringing an end to a successful but demanding chapter under the Hyderabad FC banner.

What’s next for the teams?

Going into the 2025-26 ISL campaign, the wind seems to be blowing in a different direction. Hyderabad FC has now been rebranded as Sporting Club Delhi and East Bengal FC on the other hand have built a strong team under the guidance of Oscar Bruzon But Will the Red and Gold brigade hold on to their top position in the league? Only time will tell.

East Bengal FC vs Sporting Club Delhi : All time Head-to-head record

• Total Number of matches played : 12
• Matches won by East Bengal FC : 4
• Matches won by Sporting Club Delhi : 4
• Matches that ended in a draw : 4

East Bengal FC vs Sporting Club Delhi : Head-to-head in the ISL

• Matches played in the ISL : 10
• Matches won by East Bengal FC : 3
• Matches won by Sporting Club Delhi : 4
• Matches that ended in a draw : 3

Sporting Club Delhi’s biggest win against East Bengal FC came in 2022 as they won 4-0 at the VYBK. East Bengal FC on the other hand, tasted their biggest win in 2024 against Sporting Club Delhi as they beat them 3-2 at home.

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