Kerala Blasters vs Chennaiyin, ISL Live scorecard: Catch all the live updates of the high-voltage Indian Super League clash as KBFC take on CFC in Ernakulam. Stay tuned for live scores and match updates.
Kerala Blasters vs Chennaiyin ISL Live Score and Updates: Chennaiyin FC secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in Kochi on March 7, 2026, holding firm to claim all three points. The only goal of the contest arrived just before half-time, when Imran Khan struck in the 42nd minute to give the visitors the lead. Chennaiyin looked more threatening in the first half and their pressure eventually paid off with the decisive breakthrough.
After the restart, Kerala Blasters pushed hard for an equaliser and created several promising chances inside the box to equalise and even take the lead, but they failed to convert their opportunities. The result extends Kerala’s poor run to four consecutive defeats, while Chennaiyin climb to eighth place in the standings after a disciplined defensive display to protect their advantage.
For the Kerala Blasters, the situation is particularly dire as they sit at the bottom of the table with zero points. Despite showing flashes of technical brilliance and dominating possession in their previous outings, a lack of clinical finishing has cost them dearly, most recently in a stinging 1–2 defeat to league debutants Inter Kashi. The “Manjappada” faithful will be out in full force, but their support comes with the heavy expectation of a turnaround.
Chennaiyin FC enter the cauldron of Kochi in a slightly better tactical position, having secured their first point of the campaign through a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Odisha FC. The “Marina Machans” have shown glimpses of defensive resilience, led by the veteran Elsinho, but their offensive output remains a concern, having found the back of the net only once this season.
Since their first meeting in 2014, the two sides have faced each other 24 times in the league. Kerala Blasters hold a razor-thin advantage with 8 victories, while Chennaiyin FC has claimed 7 wins. The most common outcome of this high-intensity clash has been a stalemate, with 9 matches ending in a draw.
While Chennaiyin dominated the early years—including a memorable 6–3 victory in 2020—the momentum has shifted significantly toward the men in yellow recently. Kerala Blasters “did the double” over the Marina Machans in the 2024-25 season, securing a 3–0 win at home and a 3–1 victory in the return leg. As they head into tonight’s clash in Kochi, Chennaiyin will be desperate not only for their first win of the 2025-26 season but also to bridge the gap in this storied head-to-head record.
Kick-off: 7:30 PM IST, Saturday, March 7, 2026
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Ernakulam
That’s it! It’s full-time here in Kochi and Chennaiyin walk away with all three points after successfully holding onto their 1-goal lead. Kerala have slumped to 4 defeats in a row now. CFC climb up to 8th spot. Kerala had better chances in the second-half, chances which could’ve given them the lead from inside the box.
Things are getting intense as David Catala, the KBFC coach goes into the book for his antics in the touchline. As we speak, 8 long minutes have been added on for stoppages!
We are into the last 10 minutes of the game and somehow Chennaiyin hold onto their one-goal lead. Can they go all the way? or we might see a Kerala late surge?
Just 15 minutes left in the match. Chennaiyin make a change and bring in Chima Chukwu to the playing XI. Inigo Martin has been taken off. Kerala did show promise in the first part of the second-half but the game has now once again slowed down a bit.
For those who missed the Imran Khan goal…
Imran Khan draws one out from afar and his bold effort is rewarded with a goal, albeit through a deflection! ⚽️
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