East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan LIVE Score, IFA Shield Final: Samir Zeljkovic's Calm Finish Puts Mohun Bagan 1-0 Up vs East Bengal

The action is underway at Salt Lake Stadium! Mohun Bagan Super Giant are attacking from right to left against East Bengal FC. Neither team has managed to create an early opportunity in the opening minute, with the ball largely being contested in midfield.

Oct 08, 2026 18:04 (IST)

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal LIVE: Are you ready?

We are less than 15 minutes away from the start of the high-octane clash between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal FC. Get ready to witness this blockbuster encounter.

Oct 08, 2026 17:52 (IST)

Kolkata Derby LIVE: Mohun Bagan's starting XI!

Let's bring it home, boys #MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #https://t.co/Jm70li23iq

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) October 8, 2026

Oct 08, 2026 17:50 (IST)

Kolkata Derby LIVE: East Bengal's starting XI!

Here's how our polas have lined up to take on the Mariners in today's #IFAShield final VYBK, Kolkata 6:15 PM Live on @FanCode #JoyEastBengal #KolkataDerby https://t.co/SiDD8qrkBQ

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) October 8, 2026

Oct 08, 2026 17:37 (IST)

MBSG vs EBFC LIVE: MBSG's road to the final -

Mohun Bagan have taken a more difficult route to the final.

They began with a 6-0 win over Sreenidi Deccan, with Lallianzuala Chhangte scoring three goals, and drew 1-1 with NorthEast United to progress from the group.

The Mariners were then held goalless by Punjab FC over 120 minutes in the semi-final before goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made two saves in the shootout to secure a 4-3 victory.

Oct 08, 2026 17:33 (IST)

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal LIVE: EBFC enter final on a high!

East Bengal entered the Shield final on a high after producing a statement performance in the semi-finals, thrashing NorthEast United 7-2.

David Lalhlansanga scored a hat-trick, while Rohit Kumar, Chris Ikonomidis, Ake Loba and Lukas Zwolinski were also on target.

They had opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over Calcutta Customs before losing 0-1 to Punjab FC in the group stage.

Oct 08, 2026 17:24 (IST)

Kolkata Derby LIVE: 5th meeting this year!

East Bengal, the record 29-time champions, will now be aiming to reach the 30-title mark, while the Mariners are chasing their 22nd crown. The rivalry has been evenly poised this year. The first derby, in the Indian Super League in May, ended 1-1, before Mohun Bagan won 1-0 in the Durand Cup opener in July.

East Bengal then responded with an emphatic 4-1 victory in the Durand Cup final, while their latest meeting in the Calcutta Football League in September also ended 1-1.

This will be the fifth meeting between the sides this year.

Oct 08, 2026 17:17 (IST)

MBSG vs EBFC LIVE: What happened in the last final?

The 2025 IFA Shield final between the arch-rivals went down to the wire. It ended 1-1 before Mohun Bagan prevailed 5-4 on penalties to lift the Shield for the 21st time.

Oct 08, 2026 17:13 (IST)

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal LIVE: MBSG a team in form!

After their defeat to EBFC in the Durand Cup final, Mohun Bagan won the Calcutta Football League to end an eight-year wait for the title. MBSG will be bidding to retain the Shield they won against East Bengal at the same venue last year.

Oct 08, 2026 17:03 (IST)

Kolkata Derby LIVE: East Bengal eye revenge!

East Bengal FC will look to avenge last year's IFA Shield final defeat when they take on arch-rivals Mohun Bagan today. The final will be the fifth meeting between the two sides this year and comes barely two months after East Bengal got the better of Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup final, winning 4-1 to claim one of their biggest derby victories in recent years.

Oct 08, 2026 16:53 (IST)

Welcome folks!

Hello everyone, welcome to NDTV's live blog for the Kolkata Derby! East Bengal FC take on arch-rivals Mohun Bagan in a blockbuster IFA Shield final at the Salt Lake Stadium today. You will get live scores and updates from the game right here. Stay connected!