Mohun Bagan 0-1 Mumbai City FC Highlights, ISL 2025-26: Lachenpa's Brilliance, Tight Defence Earn Visitors Three Points

This is the start of our live blog of the Indian Super League round 6 fixture between league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant and 3rd placed Mumbai City FC at the Salt Lake Stadium. Stay tuned and follow along for the build-up and live score.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a dominant 5-1 victory against Odisha FC on March 6, 2026. The match was played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata as part of the 2025–26 Indian Super League season. This win helped Mohun Bagan maintain their perfect start to the season and stay at the top of the league table.

The star of the match was Australian striker Jamie Maclaren, who scored four goals. He completed a first-half hat-trick with goals in the 14th, 24th, and 45th minutes. Defender Alberto Rodriguez also scored in the 42nd minute to give the hosts a massive lead. Odisha FC's only goal came from Rahim Ali in the 43rd minute, but it was not enough to challenge the Mariners. Maclaren added his fourth goal late in the second half to finish the scoring.

The most recent match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC took place on March 14, 2026. It was a high-stakes game held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Unlike their high-scoring games earlier in the month, this match ended in a 0-0 draw.

The game was very competitive, with both teams having several chances to score. Mohun Bagan controlled most of the ball and had many shots on target, but Bengaluru’s defense stayed very strong. Dimitri Petratos was active throughout the game and was eventually named the Player of the Match. On the other side, Bengaluru's goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made some vital saves to keep the clean sheet.This result was significant because it was the first time this season that Mohun Bagan dropped points. Before this game, they had won all four of their opening matches.

Historically, Mumbai City FC has been the more dominant side in this rivalry. In their 14 meetings in the Indian Super League (ISL), Mumbai City has won 7 matches, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant has managed 2 wins. The remaining 5 matches between the two teams ended in a draw.

The most recent meeting between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC took place on March 1, 2025. This game was part of the 2024–25 ISL regular season and was held at the Mumbai Football Arena.

The match ended in a highly competitive 2-2 draw. Mohun Bagan took a strong lead in the first half with goals from Jamie Maclaren in the 32nd minute and Dimitri Petratos in the 41st minute. However, Mumbai City fought back in the second half. Jon Toral scored in the 57th minute to reduce the gap, and Nathan Rodrigues scored a dramatic equalizer in the 89th minute to split the points.

Earlier in that same season, the two teams also played to a 2-2 draw in their opening match in September 2024. These back-to-back draws showed how closely matched the two giants had become before their goalless encounter today.

The match is underway. Mohun Bagan make their intent clear as Anirudh Thapa and Liston Colaco create consecutive chances in the opposition half. Mumbai City will look to not concede in the first few minutes.

Not much happens in the first half. Mohun Bagan retains possession but the only threatening move is made by Mumbai City FC. Noufal PN's right footed shot from outside the box goes too high. Assisted by Lallianzuala Chhangte.

A rather competitive phase of play with team getting a chance to score. At first, Lalnuntluanga Bawitlung's right footed shot from outside the box is blocked by the Mohun Bagan defenders. After that Jason Cummings got released in the right channel and his cut back is deflected over the goal. Liston Colaco's shot also got blocked.

Mumbai City FC take the lead and that is a beautiful goal. Lallianzuala Chhangte is released down the left wing and he passes the ball to Pereyra Diaz. Diaz lays the ball off for an on-rushing Joni Kauko inside who again plays it to Noufal in the left wing, who was free and he curls the ball inside the net, away from the outstretched hands of Vishal Keith. MCFC get the much-needed lead and they will look to control the game now.

Mumbai City FC have enjoyed authority in the last few minutes of the game. They have kept things tight for Mohun Bagan in the defence although the hosts managed to get a header in through Jason Cummings which was saved by Phurba Lachenpa. Mohun Bagan try to get the equaliser ahead of the break.

Some exciting football to end the half and both Phurba Lachenpa and Vishal Keith threw their bodies making multiple saves. Keith made a double save, denying Jorge Ortiz first and then Lallianzuala Chhangte. Soon the game reaches the other end and Lachenpa had to deal with multiple threats. He thwarted Petratos twice, the second coming from a free kick. As the first half comes to an end, MCFC will be happy as they have the lead.

Mohun Bagan keep possession and try to build up attack but Mumbai City FC are the one who look more threatening on counterattack. They are defending well in structures and are then launching sharp counters. Mohun Bagan will have to be careful to not concede again.

Mohun Bagan try desperately to return in the game. They create two big attacks but none end up being a goal. Liston Colaço's right footed shot from outside the box is saved by Lachenpa and Jamie McLaren's shot from the right side of the box narrowly goes wide into the sidenetting. MCFC retain their lead.

Not much happened in the last ten minutes. Mohun Bagan retain possession and tries to build attack but Mumbai City FC keep denying them by defending collectively. Dimitri Petratos has tried time and again to open the face of the goal but it has not resulted into a clear cut chance. Time is running out for the hosts.

Consecutive attacks from Mohun Bagan but they are yet to get the equaliser. They have got five corners in the last 15 minutes and are looking ominous pushing the entire MCFC side into the defence. One of the attempts from a corner almost entered the goal but Lachenpa again stepped up keeping MCFC ahead in the game. Not much time remain in the game now.

Mumbai City FC claim a big win from the match. The last ten minutes were extremely testing for them as Mohun Bagan created waves of attacks. They tried to use their both flanks to put in crosses but Mumbai City kept their structure compact and defended with their bodies on line. They could score only one goal and they had to defend it with all they can and they did it successfully. Dimitri Petratos got a dangerous free kick very near to the box but his power packed shot went over the bar. Mumbai City FC will be very happy to take full points from an away game.