Super League Kerala 2026: Updated group standings after Kannur Warriors FC vs Thrissur Magic FC
Kannur Warriors clinch the opening victory
A 17th-minute goal from Asier Gomes led Kannur Warriors FC to register their opening victory in the third edition of the Super League Kerala 2026 as they defeated Thrissur Magic FC, as the Spanish forward started the same way he left off in the last season by scoring the last kick, which helped them lift the title in the 2025 season.
At the Jawahar Municipal Stadium, season 3 of the Super League Kerala kicked off with style and a packed atmosphere as thousands of supporters filled the arena, and the start of the season saw a different approach to football following the completion of the first tie.
In the Matchday 1 fixtures, the second game of SLK 3rd edition will witness two great teams contesting against each other when the inaugural champions, Calicut FC, will lock horns with Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC at the EMS Corporation Stadium from 7:30 pm.
Take a detailed look at the points table of the Super League Kerala 2026.
Kannur Warriors FC atop the table with an opening victory
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After the first game of the SLK 2026, Kannur Warriors FC, who won Kerala’s domestic competition last season, have emerged as the winners, edging past Thrissur Magic FC to move to the top of the points table with three points in hand, as it will surely boost the positive intent and the game momentum.
They will look to build from this game and seek a clear path as they have acquired a balanced squad to compete in this season from the first of the SLK 2026 season as the tournament progresses, and following this with a positive goal difference under their belt, it also puts them above the remaining five teams who are yet to register a victory.
Malappuram, Calicut, Thiruvananthapuram Kombans and Forca Kochi are the four sides of the Super League Kerala who are currently on zero points without having played a single game, meanwhile, Thrissur Magic FC find themselves last on the table after its loss against the Kannur-based side.
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kannur Warriors | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Malappuram | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Calicut | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Kombans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Forca Kochi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Thrissur Magic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 |
When & where can you watch the Super League Kerala 2026 live?
Super League Kerala (SLK) 2026 games will start on 25 September (2026), with the repeat of the final of last season.
Fans all across India can watch the Super League Kerala 2026 matches digitally on Zee5, alongside linear coverage on Unite8 Sports. Fans from UAE can enjoy the Super League Kerala action with Etisalat.
Who won the opening match of the Super League Kerala 2026?
Kannur Warriors FC won the opening match of the Super League Kerala 2026, defeating Thrissur Magic FC 1-0.
Who scored for Kannur Warriors against Thrissur Magic?
Asier Gomes scored the only goal of the match in the 17th minute.
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