Bengaluru FC 2-0 SC Delhi Highlights, ISL: Sivasakthi, Chhetri Score As BFC Open Campaign With Victory

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SC Delhi was previously branded as Hyderabad FC and FC Pune City. Here is the head-to-head record of them with Bengaluru FC

Total Matches: 19

Bengaluru FC Won: 8

Hyderabad FC Won: 4

FC Pune City Won: 0

Draw: 7

The match kicks off at 5pm IST. The Bengaluru FC vs SC Delhi, Indian Super League 2025-26 round 1 game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will be telecast live on the Sony Sports 2 and Sony Sports 2 HD TV channels in the country.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2–0 in the ISL 2025–26 season opener on February 14, 2026.

Jamie Maclaren opened the scoring in the 36th minute, followed by a clinical header from substitute Tom Aldred in stoppage time (90+7').

The Mariners dominated possession and secured three points in Sergio Lobera’s first match in charge at the Salt Lake Stadium.

In Durand Cup: Their campaign ended in the semifinals against Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Despite taking an early 2–0 lead, they allowed a comeback and eventually lost 4–3 on penalties after the match ended 2–2.

In Super Cup: They started strong in Group C with a 2–0 win over Mohammedan SC and a 4–0 thrashing of Gokulam Kerala.

In the final group game against Punjab FC, the match ended 0–0. Since both teams were identical on points and goal difference, a sudden-death penalty shootout was held on the spot to decide the semi-finalist. Bengaluru lost 5–4 on penalties, ending their run.

The match is underway. Bengaluru FC show their intent rightaway from the start as Ryan Williams' right footed shot from outside the box is close but misses to the left. Flurry of fouls in the opening minutes as well.

Bengaluru FC, the more experienced side has been dominating things in the early stage. First Ashique Kuruniyan's header from the centre of the box got saved in the top left corner by Vishal Yadav. Later, Suresh Singh Wangjam's right footed shot from the left side of the box is close but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Braian Sánchez following a corner.

A cagey phase of play with not much happening. Sivasakthi Narayanan was caught offside, while SC Delhi registered their first corner of the game, conceded by Nikhil Poojary. Braian Sanchez also got an opportunity, but his shot went wide of the goal.

Not much action throughout the first half. SC Delhi has tried to open up the Bengaluru goal once in the middle as Clarence Fernandes's header from the centre of the box misses. Rafael Ribeiro and Nikhil Poojary suffered momentary injuries as well.

What a moment to score! Sivasakthi Narayanan opened the scoring for Bengaluru FC just at the nick of the half-time break. Bengaluru FC have been the better side in the first-half and they enter the break leading. Sivasakthi Narayanan's right footed shot from very close range finds the net.

Braian Sanchez keep on hunting for more goals as he keeps attacking SCD, immediately as the second half starts. Sanchez's right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Suresh Singh Wangjam.

Bengaluru FC maintain their lead in the second half as well. Not much happened in the last fifteen and they are the ones who have created the only attacks created in this period. Suresh Singh Wangjam's right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Vishal Yada

Sunil Chhetri finally comes on. Bengaluru FC are leading and to defend in the last few minutes, they need to put pressure back on SC Delhi. Replaces Suresh Singh Wangjam and gets offside immediately after coming on.

Sunil Chhetri scores a sensational long ranger and seals the game for Bengaluru FC. Came on minutes earlier, his left footed shot from more than 35 yards finds the bottom left corner following a fast break. That should be it for the game.

A comfortable win for Bengaluru FC. They dominated mostly in the first half and despite SC Delhi's scattered attempts, they kept control on the game, Sivasakthi Narayanan opened the scoring for them in the brink of the half-time and the second goal came in a similar time in the second half when Chhetri came on. A good start of the campaign for BFC as they open with three points.