Mohun Bagan Vs East Bengal Live Score, IFA Shield 2026 Final: David, Bipin Start For EB; Abhishek Returns To Starting XI

East Bengal’s run has had sharper swings. They opened with a 3-1 win over Calcutta Customs.

That was followed by a 1-0 loss to Punjab FC in their second group match. But East Bengal responded in emphatic fashion in the semi-finals and thrashed NorthEast United 7-2.

David Lalhlansanga led the charge with a hat-trick. Rohit Kumar, Chris Ikonomidis, Aké Loba and Łukasz Zwoliński also scored as East Bengal surged into the title clash.

Mohun Bagan took a mixed route to the final. They began with a 6-0 win over Sreenidi Deccan.

Lallianzuala Chhangte scored a hat-trick in that opening win. Mohun Bagan then drew 1-1 with NorthEast United and did enough to move out of the group stage.

Punjab FC pushed Mohun Bagan to the limit in the semi-finals. The tie stayed scoreless through 120 minutes, then goalkeeper Vishal Kaith saved two spot-kicks as Mohun Bagan won 4-3 on penalties.

Their latest meeting came in the Calcutta Football League in September and also finished 1-1. The two teams also met in last year’s IFA Shield final at Salt Lake Stadium, where Mohun Bagan won 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to lift the title for the 21st time.

Mohun Bagan then edged East Bengal 1-0 in the Durand Cup opener in July. East Bengal hit back hard the following month and trounced the Mariners 4-1 in the Durand Cup final.

Fans looking to catch the high-voltage IFA Shield 2026 final between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC can watch the action live via digital streaming on the FanCode app and website. Please note that there will be no live television telecast for the match in India, as traditional TV broadcasters are not carrying the tournament; viewers will need to tune into FanCode and purchase a match pass to follow the Kolkata Derby live.

Last year’s Shield final adds another layer. Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal at the same venue to retain the trophy and now return with a chance to defend it again, while East Bengal chase revenge and another major domestic title.

This final matters more than most. It is the fifth Kolkata Derby of 2026 and the second cup final between the two clubs this year. Thursday’s meeting also adds another chapter to a rivalry that has already gone both ways in 2026.

Welcome to our live coverage of the Kolkata Derby! The stage is set at the Salt Lake Stadium as arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC lock horns in a blockbuster IFA Shield 2026 final. Settle in, grab your scarves, and join us minute-by-minute as Indian football’s fiercest rivalry writes its next historic chapter under the floodlights.