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East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC Highlights ISL: EBFC 3-3 BFC At Full-Time | Anton Sojberg’s Late Strike Salvages Draw For Bangal Brigade

🕒 Updated: April 16, 2026 21:43:10 IST
✍️ Written by: Debayan Bhattacharyya

East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC, ISL Live Scorecard: Catch all the Live Updates of the high-voltage Indian Super League clash as EBFC take on BFC in Kolkata.

East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC Live Score ISL Photo. ISL Media
East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC Live Score ISL Photo. ISL Media

East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC ISL AS IT HAPPENED: East Bengal FC fought back brilliantly to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Bengaluru FC at the Salt Lake Stadium. Bengaluru took the lead through Ashique Kuruniyan before Anwar Ali equalised. Despite Miguel Figueira being sent off, leaving East Bengal with 10 men, Bengaluru regained the advantage to lead 2-1 at the break through Suresh. After halftime, Saul Crespo quickly made it 2-2, but Ryan Williams restored Bengaluru’s lead in the 71st minute. Just when it seemed over, Anton Sojberg struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a thrilling point for East Bengal. Stay tuned for EBFC vs BFC live score, EBFC vs BFC live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster EBFC vs BFC encounter here on NewsX.

East Bengal Preview

East Bengal is very confident going into this game because they have won their last two games in a big way. Since head coach Oscar Bruzon took over, the Kolkata giants have gotten their attacking rhythm back, scoring an impressive 10 goals in their last two games. The team’s morale has gone up even more since they recently beat Chennaiyin FC.

East Bengal is currently in fourth place with 14 points, but they have a great chance to move up in the standings. If they win, they will have 17 points, which could put them on the same level as their biggest rivals, Mohun Bagan Super Giant. They will try to take control of the game early on by scoring first and setting the pace.

But the fact that captain Naorem Mahesh Singh is hurt and can’t play is a big problem. His leadership and creativity will be missed, which means the attacking unit will have to do more work. To keep the team’s momentum going, players like Bipin Singh, Miguel, Edmund Lalrindika, and Youssef Ezzejjari will need to step up and keep scoring goals like they have been lately.

Bengaluru FC Preview

So far, Bengaluru FC’s season has been a mix of good and bad. Even though they started off well, they have been inconsistent since Pep Munoz was named head coach in the middle of the season. Their most recent game, a 2-1 loss to Kerala Blasters FC, was especially disappointing because their opponents were near the bottom of the table.

The Blues are still in the running, but they can’t afford to make any more mistakes. They are in fifth place with 14 points. The loss to Kerala showed that the team’s defence has some weak spots that need to be fixed right away, especially against an East Bengal attack that is in good form.

Bengaluru will want to bounce back and show that they are still serious contenders. If they want to stop East Bengal’s attacking threat, they need to have a well-organised defence and better game management. The team has the talent to compete, but staying consistent is their biggest problem as they head into this important away game.

East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC Head-to-Head

The rivalry between East Bengal and Bengaluru FC has always been very close. East Bengal has won 10 of the 20 times they have played Bengaluru in all competitions, while Bengaluru has won 8 times. Two matches have ended in draws.

This close score shows how competitive this match is, as neither team has been able to consistently win. Since both teams are currently tied on points and want to move up the league table, another close game is expected.

Live Updates

  • 21:38 (IST) 16 Apr 2026

    East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC: WHAT A GAME!

    Crazy scenes from Salt Lake Stadium! EBFC are currently placed 3rd in the points table! 

  • 21:30 (IST) 16 Apr 2026

    East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC Live Updates and Score: EBFC 3-3 BFC At Full-Time

    GOOOOAL!! Would you believe it?!! East Bengal have scored again! Anton Sojberg with a chance from inside the box, scores past Gurpreet to make it 3-3!!! It’s full-time and the Red and Gold Brigade manages to salvage a draw and keep themselves in the title race! 

  • 21:28 (IST) 16 Apr 2026

    East Bengal vs Bengaluru Live Updates: Williams' Goal-WATCH VIDEO

    Here’s a look at Williams’ goal! 

  • 21:25 (IST) 16 Apr 2026

    East Bengal vs Bengaluru ISL Live Updates: Saul's Goal- WATCH Video

    Here’s a look at Saul’s goal! 

  • 21:24 (IST) 16 Apr 2026

    East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC Live Updates and Score: EBFC 2-3 BFC After 90 Minutes

    7 minutes have been added on for stoppages! Can EBFC draw the game?