Super League Kerala (SLK) 2026: Updated points table, top goal scorers after Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC vs Malappuram FC
Kombans pull a stoppage time thriller to defeat Malappuram on penalties.
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC pulled off an extraordinary comeback to defeat Malappuram FC 4โ2 on penalties following a thrilling 2โ2 draw in the Super League Kerala (SLK) at the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, on the 11th of October 2026, as part of the final game of Round 3 fixtures of the Super League Kerala 2026.
Trailing 2โ0 until the 90th minute, Kombans struck twice in stoppage time to force a penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Satyajit emerged as the hero by saving two spot-kicks from Malappuramโs Abdul Samad and Daniel Lalhlimpuia to secure a memorable victory for the home side.
With this result and after three rounds of fixtures, Thiruvananthapuram Kombans move up to fourth place in the standings with four points, while Malappuram FC sit fifth with two points.
Here is a detailed look at the updated points table and top goal scorers after Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC vs Malappuram FC.
Kombans cement their fourth position
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| Team Name | P | W | L | PW | PL | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calicut FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 8 |
| Kannur Warriors FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| Forca Kochi FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -2 | 4 |
| Malappuram FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| Thrissur Magic FC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Following this victory, Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC have cemented their fourth position in the Super League Kerala group table. With four points in two penalty wins, the Kombans have four points with a goal difference of -2. They are yet to win a game in the 90 minutes, as both their victories have been from Penalties.
Meanwhile, Malappuram FC, who came so close to securing three points, have to adjust with one point following the penalty loss and remain in the fifth position with two points and a -1 goal difference.
Calicut FC are at the top of the table at the end of Round 3 with 8 points, and Kannur Warriors are following just behind them with seven points. Behind them in 3rd place is Forca Kochi FC with four points, following a win and a penalty win.
Thrissur Magic FC, who are yet to win a match, are at the bottom of the Super League Kerala table with just one point.
Top scorers of the Super League Kerala 2026
Here are the top scorers of Super League Kerala 2026 after the Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC vs Malappuram FC match.
- Rahul Raju (Forca Kochi FC) โ 2 Goals
- Prashanth K (Calicut FC) โ 1 Goal
- Maxmiliano Nicolas (Calicut FC) โ 1 Goal
- Asier Gomes (Kannur Warriors FC) โ 1 Goal
- Daniel Lalhlimpuia (Malappuram FC) โ 1 Goal
- Leo David (Calicut FC) โ 1 Goal
Upcoming fixtures in Super League Kerala 2026
Here are the Round 4 fixtures of Super League Kerala.
- October 16: Forca Kochi FC vs. Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC โ Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi
- October 17: Malappuram FC vs. Thrissur Magic FC โ Payyanad Stadium, Manjeri
- October 18: Kannur Warriors FC vs. Calicut FC โ Jawahar Municipal Stadium, Kannur
When & where to watch
Fans all across India can watch the Super League Kerala 2026 Malabar derby between Calicut FC and Malappuram FC digitally on Zee5, alongside linear coverage on Unite8 Sports.
Fans from the UAE can enjoy the Super League Kerala action with Etisalat from 7:30 pm onwards on all matchdays.
Who are top of the SLK points table after Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC vs Malappuram FC?
Calicut FC are at the top of the table at the end of Round 3 with 8 points.
Who is the top scorer in the SLK after round 3?
Rahul Raju of Forca Kochi FC has scored 2 Goals and is the SLK top scorer after round 3.
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