Super League Kerala 2026: Calicut FC trash Malappuram FC 6-2 in the Malabar Derby

Calicut remain unbeaten against Malappuram FC.

Calicut FC produced a stunning attacking display to register a commanding 6-2 victory over arch-rivals Malappuram FC in the Malabar Derby at the Payyanad Stadium on the 1st November 2026 for the final game of the Round 6 fixtures of the Super League Kerala.

A remarkable five-minute spell towards the end of the first half, during which the visitors scored three goals, proved decisive as Calicut secured all three points.

Leonardo David and Federico Boasso scored twice each, while Calwin Thomas and Alexis Sosa also found the back of the net for Calicut. Amadou Soukouna and Nedim Hadzic scored the consolation goals for Malappuram.

With this victory, Calicut climbed back to the top of the Super League Kerala standings with 14 points from six matches. Malappuram, meanwhile, remain third with eight points.

Calicut FC struck thrice in the first half.

Playing in front of a packed home crowd, Malappuram started the derby on an attacking note and came close to breaking the deadlock in the opening minute. A quick move down the left flank saw Bilal find Mehdi inside the box, but his effort narrowly missed the target.

Malappuram continued to threaten, and Daniel Lalhlimpuia came close to opening the scoring in the 37th minute. Receiving a through ball from Elforsy, the forward advanced towards the goal and unleashed a shot, but Calicut’s defence managed to deflect it behind for a corner.

Calicut opened the scoring in the 40th minute through the young Calwin Thomas when the striker cleverly got past Dheeraj before slotting the ball into the roof of the net. Two minutes later, Calicut doubled their advantage. Calwin played a dangerous corner into the box, which Alexis Sosa met with a well-directed header to make it 2-0.

In the 45th minute, Federico Boasso produced an excellent run down the right before delivering a precise cross into the penalty area. Leonardo David timed his run perfectly and finished clinically to put the visitors firmly in control at 3-0.

Boasso and David complete their braces.

Calicut carried their momentum into the second half and extended their lead just a minute after the restart. Federico Boasso showcased his quality with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area, leaving Dheeraj Singh with no chance.

Malappuram responded almost immediately through their captain, Amadou Soukouna, who reacted quickest to a rebound and slid the ball into the net to reduce the deficit to 4-1. However, Soukouna suffered an injury during the move and was subsequently forced to leave the field.

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Calicut continued to dominate proceedings and added a fifth goal in the 74th minute. Leonardo David produced a curling effort from the left flank, sending the ball into the Malappuram net to complete his brace. In the 79th minute, Boasso capped off an impressive individual performance with a beautifully placed finish to make it 6-1, also completing his brace.

Malappuram managed to find another goal in stoppage time through Nedim Hadzic, but the result was put way beyond doubt by Calicut ages ago, and Calicut FC secured a memorable 6-2 win away from home.

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