Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC Live Score ISL: Manjapadda Search For First Win At Home
✍️ Written by: Debayan Bhattacharyya
Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC, ISL Live scorecard: Catch all the live updates of the high-voltage Indian Super League clash as KBFC take on PFC in Kochi. Stay tuned for live scores and match updates.
Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC ISL, Live Score and Updates: The lights at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi will shine bright tonight, March 21, 2026, as the Kerala Blasters take on Punjab FC. This isn’t just another league match; for the Blasters, it is a desperate fight for survival and a chance to win back a fading fanbase. For Punjab FC, it’s an opportunity to move up the table and distance themselves from the mid-table scrap.
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Kerala Blasters: A Season of Desperation
The 2025-26 campaign has been nothing short of a nightmare for the Tuskers. Currently sitting 13th in the table (just above the relegation zone) with only 1 point from 5 games, the pressure on Head Coach David Catala is immense. The Blasters have lost all their home games so far this season, a statistic that has seen stadium attendance hit record lows.
The biggest issue has been a toothless attack, having scored only one goal all season. With creative sparks missing and the team looking “clueless” in the final third, tonight is likely the final stand for the current leadership. They must find a way to ignite players like Victor Bertomeu and Kevin Yoke if they are to secure their first three points of the season.
Punjab FC: Grit and Resilience
Punjab FC enters Kochi in much better spirits, currently occupying 8th place with 5 points. They are coming off a heroic 1-1 draw against FC Goa, where they played with ten men for nearly half the match. Under coach Panagiotis Dilmperis, the “Shers” have developed a reputation for being incredibly difficult to break down.
However, they face a significant setback tonight. Their leading goal-scorer, Nsungusi Effiong, is suspended following a red card in the previous outing. Punjab will look to Manglenthang Kipgen and Muhammed Uvais to provide the creative outlet and exploit a fragile Kerala defense that has looked vulnerable under pressure.
Head-to-Head Record
While the rivalry is relatively new to the ISL, the numbers show a slight edge for the visitors in recent league history:
| Competition | Total Matches | Kerala Blasters Wins | Punjab FC Wins | Draws |
| ISL (All-Time) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Live Updates
- 20:04 (IST) 21 Mar 2026
KBFC vs PFC Live Score and Updates: KBFC 0-2 PFC After 34 Minutes
Zeljkovic’s goal that gave the visitors the lead!
Samir Zeljkovic finishes off a brilliant team move as @PunjabFC take the lead in Kochi! 🦁
Watch #KBFCPFC LIVE on @Fancode. 💻#ISL12 pic.twitter.com/W1NXGZAyxY
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) March 21, 2026
- 19:54 (IST) 21 Mar 2026
Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC Live: KBFC 0-2 PFC After 25 Minutes
The Blasters look clueless in the field, they haven’t been able to generate a proper opening and have so far failed to capitalise from the set-pieces they earned. The final delivery into the box have been relatively poor.
- 19:46 (IST) 21 Mar 2026
Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC Live Updates: KBFC 0-2 PFC After 17 Minutes
GOAAAL!! Punjab have doubled their lead! It’s Osuji, who get’s his first ISL goal. Kerala have been lazy and clumsy and this had it coming! Osuji found space and pulled off the simplest of finishes to rub salt on Kerala’s wounds.
- 19:45 (IST) 21 Mar 2026
Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC Live Score and ISL Updates: The Bosnian Breathes Fire!
Zeljkovic does the trick for the visitors!
7′ PUNJAB LEAD IN KOCHI! 🦁
Zeljkovic skips free of his marker in the box, pokes the ball past an onrushing Arsh and lifts it over Fallou’s attempt to clear off the line. KBFC 0-1 PFC.#ISL12 #KBFCPFC #TheShers pic.twitter.com/bGPEGlkHvd
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) March 21, 2026
- 19:37 (IST) 21 Mar 2026
Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC Live: KBFC 0-1 PFC After 8 Minutes
GOAAAL! We have the first breakthrough in the game and it’s Punjab’s Zeljkovic, who gets the all important goal! Arshdeep once again came out of his line and the PFC keeper went past him to put the ball into the empty net. 1-0 to the visitors!
