East Bengal vs FC Goa, ISL Live scorecard: Catch all the live updates of the high-voltage Indian Super League clash as EBFC take on FCG in Kolkata. Stay tuned for live scores and match updates.
East Bengal vs FC Goa ISL Live Score and Updates: East Bengal FC and FC Goa go into the break with a goalless score-line at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on March 5, 2026. Both the sides had their chances, failed to make most of it. Goa might’ve had more chances to score but the best fell to Yousseff Ezzejjari, who’s close-range volley went over the bar from inside the box. The second-half is expected to be action-packed as the teams will be making a number of changes to get a positive result.
East Bengal FC enter today’s high-stakes clash at the Salt Lake Stadium desperate to snap a historically poor record against FC Goa, having secured only one victory in their previous ten ISL meetings. Oscar Bruzon’s men are currently fifth in the table with six points from three matches and are looking to bounce back from a late 2-1 heartbreak against Jamshedpur FC in their last outing. The Red and Gold Brigade will rely heavily on the league’s top scorer, Youssef Ezzejjari, who has already netted four goals this season, while the return of Naorem Mahesh Singh and Saul Crespo to the squad provides a significant creative boost.
FC Goa have started the 2025–26 season strongly and remain unbeaten, sitting third with seven points while chasing a third straight win. Coached by Manolo Marquez, the Gaurs boast one of the league’s strongest defences with two clean sheets, led by Sandesh Jhingan and Pol Moreno.
In attack, Dejan Drazic has been in top form, scoring in every match so far. The visitors will also draw confidence from their recent triumph over East Bengal FC in the final of the AIFF Super Cup 2025.
Since joining the Indian Super League in 2020, East Bengal FC have struggled significantly against FC Goa, who have largely dominated this particular fixture. Across their 10 meetings in the ISL, the Gaurs have secured 7 victories, while the Red and Gold Brigade have managed only 1 win, with the remaining 2 matches ending in draws. The historical trend shows a clear shift in momentum; while the two sides initially played out 1-1 draws in their debut season (2020-21) and traded wins in 2021-22, FC Goa have since maintained a stranglehold on the matchup. In fact, Goa have won the last six consecutive ISL encounters between the two teams, including a 3-2 victory in their last visit to the Salt Lake Stadium.
Kick-off: 5:00 PM IST, Thursday, March 5, 2026
Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata
A promising chance from East Bengal and it once again goes begging! Naorem with a lay-off to Sojberg, who gives it to Ejjezzari and the Spaniard’s right-footed attempted was expertly blocked.
East Bengal are now having more of the ball. They are pressing men forward but not producing the clear-cut chances that will turn into a goal. It’s raining long-range shots at the Salt Lake from the hosts!
61 Minutes into the clock and both sides toil hard to get a goal. East Bengal bringing in the men forward but failed to make most of it. Goa on the other hand are getting stopped in the flanks. It’s still even stevens!
The game has slowed down a bit in the second-half. Nothing really worked so far and East Bengal are making two changes. PV Vishnu and Anton Sojberg comes on. Oscar Bruzon going all out by bringing in fresh legs.
East Bengal enjoy possession, trying to build-up play and generate an opening. Goa’s midfield has been aware and the defense quite solid.