Chennaiyin FC vs East Bengal ISL AS IT HAPPENED: East Bengal FC secured a late win over Chennaiyin FC in a thrilling contest in Chennai. Edmund Lalrindika gave the visitors an early lead, but Irfan Yadwad equalised before half-time with a composed finish. After the break, East Bengal kept pushing and were rewarded in the 83rd minute when Bipin Singh put them ahead. Nandhakumar Sekar then sealed the result in stoppage time, ensuring all three points for the Kolkata side. Stay tuned for CFC vs EBFC live score, CFC vs EBFC live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster CFC vs EBFC encounter here on NewsX.
GOOOAL!!! Nandhakumar Sekar seals the game once and for all! Miguel with the attack, founds the unmarked Nandha, who calmly puts it past Nawaz for East Bengal’s third goal and obviously full three points!
6 minutes have been added on for stoppages! Can Chennaiyin draw the game?
Chennaiyin are not giving up as of now. They come up with yet another attack and Farukh’s header almost did some good! Questions will be asked on East Bengal’s defence.
This is exactly what the doctor ordered and this was on expected lines! East Bengal was attacking through and through and finally gets a goal, which could actually give them three important points today!
GOOOOAL!!! East Bengal take the lead!! It’s Bipin Singh!! Vishnu’s cross was not met by any of the Chennaiyin defenders as the East Bengal winger heads in an all-important goal!!!
We are into the last 10 minutes of the game and the teams are getting desperate for a goal. In fact a goal from here on will surely be the deciding one!
15 minutes left in the match to play! Can we get an all-important goal from either side? East Bengal surely had the best chances and they should’ve put the game to bed now…
Naorem was supposed to provide stability in the attacks but he has now been injured and replaced by Souvik Chakraborty.
Back-to-Back saves from Nawaz from inside the box!! First it was Miguel and the second it was Ezzejjari! The CFC keeper has single handedly kept them alive in the game!
It has been all Chennaiyin in the second-half and as we speak Ezzejjari’s shot has been saved by Nawaz! It was kind of straight-ish and Nawaz tips it over the bar! Instinctive reaction!
Chima Chukwu’s introduction almost produced a goal! The Nigerian met with the header but gets it over the bar and out for a goal kick! Anwar’s absence is clearly seen as East Bengal scramble for help in defence. As we speak, Irfan once again finds space on the right but his shot hits the side netting!
East Bengal are aware that they need proper attackers in front to take the lead as they take off Edmund and Saul and on comes Youssef Ezzejjari and Naorem Mahesh. Chima Chukwu, former EB man has come on for Chennaiyin now!
CHANCE FOR CHENNAIYIN AND IT GOES WIDE! Vivek found space on the right and he went for glory instead which just misses the bottom corner of the goal. He could’ve instead laid it off to Irfan, who was just a pass away from tapping it in.
Chennaiyin now build pressure on East Bengal! Albert Noguera takes a turn just outside the box and his shot almost found the back of the net! It’s getting intense now!
Vishnu once again had a chance from the corner and his headed attempt was aimed straight to Nawaz. On the other end, Gill spills the ball and Yadwad almost got it on his feet before Rakip clears it away from danger!
We are back for the second-half and Oscar Bruzon makes a bizarre change! Nandhakumar comes in for Anwar Ali and there is no introduction of Ezzejjari or Sojberg so far in the game! Will this strategy click for the Red and Gold Brigade?
At the break, the contest between Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal FC remains evenly poised at 1–1, but the numbers tell an interesting story:
East Bengal have been more threatening in attack, while Chennaiyin have controlled slightly more possession.
Here’s a look at Irfan Yadwad’s goal that brought back parity in the game!
It’s half-time here in Chennai as both the sides go into break with a 1-1 scoreline! East Bengal started off well and got a deserved lead through Edmund Lalrindika in the first 10 minutes of the game before they let the hook off the home side. It was Irfan Yadwad, who kept troubling with shots before he chipped it over Gill to bring back parity into the game. The visitors had chances from Vishnu and Bipin to take the lead again but Nawaz has done a brilliant job for the home side between the sticks.
3 minutes have been added on for stoppages!
Back-to-back missed chances from East Bengal! It’s PV Vishnu again, who met a delightful ball into the box and his left-footed shot was expertly parried away by Nawaz! A second chance came through Miguel, who’s free shot from inside the box failed to hit the target. Bipin also has a crack from a tight angle from inside the box as we speak but Nawaz once again saves Chennai!
Here’s a look at Edmund Lalrindika’s goal that broke the deadlock!
Great 1-2 play from East Bengal down the channel but fails to collect in the third attempt! A clear aim towards goal would’ve probably got something out of it!
Need a goal? Call Irfan maybe!
OH NO! WHAT A CHANCE AND IT GOES BEGGING! East Bengal miss a sitter! Vishnu skips the CFC defender and was through on goal and had only Nawaz to beat! The Kerala man tried to round up the keeper, succeeds in beating him but the last heavy touch gave a chance to the other CFC defenders to come and clear the ball away as the EB man failed to convert the ball into the back of the net!
GOOOAL!! This was coming!! Irfan Yadwad was through on goal after a delightful chip and the CFC man lobs it over the onrushing Gill as Chennaiyin are back into the game! Poor defending from East Bengal!
East Bengal defence looks shaky now after Chennai’s recent counter attacks. They are not able to judge the opposition’s run-from-behind and are giving too much space to generate an opening. Need to do better.
It looks like that the missed header has fired up Irfan Yadwad! The CFC forward has a crack from distance and EBFC keeper Gill had to dive towards his right to keep the shot out of harm’s way. The home side are now getting more of the ball and have forced the visitors to drop deep and defend.
Miguel pulls off a shot after winning the ball in the middle of the park, he had support on his right, but he went for glory himself and CFC keeper Nawaz parries it away for a routine save! The action then quickly shifts into the East Bengal penalty area, where Irfan Yadwad, who was left unmarked, met a juicy ball and his header unfortunately hit the bar! The EB defence went to sleep for a while!
Edmund has been pretty consistent so far for the Kolkata Giants this season…
This is the kind of start East Bengal wanted early on in the game! Even after taking the lead, the visitors are aware that a 1-goal lead is never safe and so they keep on pushing and put men forward to extend their lead. The home side are clearly on the backfoot now.
GOAAL!! East Bengal take the lead!!! Saul Crespo sends Edmund Lalrindika through on goal as the Chennai players protest for a possible offside but the EB man was very well on and he easily nets it past Nawaz for the opening goal. Meanwhile, Elisinho has been injured after a tackle and he is been stretchered off now!
East Bengal win an early free-kick after a Pritam Kotal foul and the visitors almost making most of it through Kevin Sibille. He went to the ground after a clash of heads, but he is now up and running and ready to resume.
East Bengal playing in their away white kit enjoying more of the possession and is finding smooth in getting the ball forward.
The match is underway in Chennai! East Bengal take on Chennaiyin! It’s gonna be one heck of a match!
Final preparations from both the sides. Nawaz and Sojberg in action…
Time for a Saturday Blockbuster in Chennai!
NE players spicing it up in Chennai!
The Marina Machans have checked in! Ready to rock and roll!
Before the high-voltage clash, East Bengal’s very own Chennai boy- Nandhakumar Sekar speaks about his home!
Chennai on the other hand are going all guns blazing with the likes of Elsinho, Pritam Kotal, Mandar Rao Dessai, Farukh, Nogerua and Irfan in the lineup.
East Bengal have announced their playing! It marks the return of their star defender Kevin Sibille! Surprisingly East Bengal are playing without a designated striker as Youssef Ezzejjari and Anton Sojberg are both benched.
The contest between East Bengal FC and Chennaiyin FC has been evenly matched, with both sides winning three of their 11 meetings, while five games have ended in draws. Notably, each team won away from home in their encounters last season.
With Chennaiyin chasing their first home win and East Bengal looking to strengthen their title push, this fixture is expected to be closely fought, despite the visitors having the edge in form.
Chennaiyin FC have no injury concerns and will have a full squad available. Meanwhile, East Bengal FC are likely to miss Kevin Sibille due to injury.
On the other hand, Oscar Bruzon’s East Bengal FC have looked solid overall despite a few slip-ups against Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa, and Kerala Blasters FC. A dominant 7–0 win over Mohammedan SC in their previous match has boosted their momentum. Sitting fifth with 11 points, they now have a chance to cut the gap to leaders Mumbai City FC with another strong performance.
Chennaiyin FC are still struggling to find rhythm this season. Coached by Clifford Miranda, they have secured just one win in six games and sit 11th with five points, with inconsistency continuing to hold them back. Heading into their third consecutive home match, Chennaiyin will be eager to secure their first win at the Marina Arena, as another poor result could further affect team confidence and fan support.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the ISL 2025-26 match between Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal all the way from Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai!
