Feuillassier strike completes Kerala Blasters’ comeback against 10-man Bengaluru Kerala Blasters FC secured their first victory of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 2-1 win against 10-man Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The match, marked by dramatic twists and resilient performances, saw the Blasters overturn a deficit to claim three crucial points. The result lifted Kerala to 13th in the league standings with four points, while Bengaluru remained fifth with 14 points. The game began with Bengaluru FC showing early promise, as center back Fallou Ndiaye’s header in the seventh minute was comfortably saved by Kerala’s goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Moments later, Ebindas Y fired wide from distance, but the visitors struggled to maintain pressure. Bengaluru gradually grew into the contest, with winger Ryan Williams becoming a constant threat down the right flank. His deliveries troubled Kerala’s defense, and Sunil Chhetri came close in the 23rd minute, heading wide from a Nikhil Poojary cross. Williams tested Arsh Shaikh again in the 49th minute with a driven effort from the right side of the box. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Williams broke past his marker and delivered a dangerous ball into the center. Fallou Ndiaye, attempting to intercept the ball ahead of Chhetri, inadvertently diverted it into his own net, giving Bengaluru an early lead. The match took a dramatic turn in the 34th minute when Braian Sánchez was shown a straight red card for violent conduct following an altercation with Matías Hernández, leaving Bengaluru a man down. Kerala Blasters sought to capitalize on their numerical advantage, with Kévin Yoke leading the charge.#bengaluru_fc #kerala_blasters_fc #ryan_williams #fallou_ndiaye #sunil_chhetri
Kerala Blasters Set to Sack David Catala After Poor Start to ISL 2025-26 Season Kerala Blasters FC are preparing to terminate the contract of head coach David Catala following a dismal start to the Indian Super League 2025-26 season. The decision comes after the team secured only one point from six matches, scoring just a single goal, and languishing near the bottom of the league table. The club’s management has opted to end Catala’s tenure prematurely, with plans to finalize the move once administrative formalities are completed. The announcement follows a 1-3 defeat to Punjab FC in Match 40 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on March 21. Catala, who joined the club in March 2025, began his tenure with a 2-0 victory over East Bengal FC in the Super Cup. However, his stint has been marred by inconsistent performances. Since the start of the ISL season, the Blasters have struggled to find form, losing their opening match to Mohun Bagan Super Giant 0-2. They failed to secure a single win in their first six matches, with their only point coming from a 1-1 draw against East Bengal. This has left them second from bottom in the standings, just above Mohammedan Sporting Club in the race for survival. The club’s struggles have led to a series of coaching changes in recent years. Catala is set to become the third head coach to leave the club in the past two seasons. Mikael Stahre departed midway through the 2024 campaign, while T. G. Purushothaman and assistant coach Tomasz Tchórz exited at the end of the previous season. The team has faced challenges since the departure of Ivan Vukomanovic, who guided them to two playoff appearances and an ISL final during his tenure.#indian_super_league #kerala_blasters_fc #david_catala #mohun_bagansuper_giant #pune_blasters
Kerala Blasters FC faces mounting pressure as the club prepares to part ways with head coach David Català following a dismal start to the 2025–26 Indian Super League season. The Kochi-based team has struggled to find form in its first six matches, accumulating just one point, scoring three goals, and conceding ten. A 1-3 loss to Punjab FC has intensified concerns about the team’s performance, prompting management to consider a managerial change. Sources suggest the club is nearing a decision to terminate Català’s contract, with formalities expected to be finalized within the next 48 hours. The international break is likely to provide a window for the club to reset and appoint a new coach. The poor results have also affected fan engagement, with home attendance dropping to an unprecedented low. This is a significant issue for a club historically supported by a passionate fanbase. Internally, there is growing worry that without a turnaround in results, the team could face relegation battles later in the season. Kerala Blasters currently sit 13th in the league table, having secured no wins, one draw, and five losses. Questions are also being raised about the effectiveness of their foreign signings, many of whom arrived without consistent recent game time and have failed to make an impact. The brief tenure of Oumar Bah, who was moved on within weeks of joining, has further highlighted recruitment concerns. The club’s instability at the managerial level is not new. Since 2020, Kerala Blasters have experienced frequent coaching changes, with head coaches coming and going in a revolving door. Former coaches include Eelco Schattorie, Kibu Vicuña, Ivan Vukomanović, Mikael Stahre, and interim managers like Ishfaq Ahmed and T.G. Purushothaman.#kerala_blasters_fc #punjab_fc #sporting_club_delhi #odisha_fc #david_catal
East Bengal FC vs Kerala Blasters FC: All-Time Head-to-Head Record East Bengal FC and Kerala Blasters FC are set to clash in their fifth Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) Stadium in Kolkata. The match, scheduled for Saturday at 5 PM IST, marks a crucial moment in the 2025-26 season for both teams. East Bengal, currently sitting in fifth place with seven points from four matches, will look to build on their recent draw against FC Goa. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters, still winless in the league with a negative goal difference, aim to secure their first three points of the campaign. The rivalry between the two clubs has been a highlight of the ISL since East Bengal’s entry into the league in 2020. Historically, Kerala Blasters hold a slight edge in the all-time head-to-head record. As of the latest data, the Blasters have secured five wins against East Bengal, while the Kolkata side has managed three victories. In the context of the ISL, Kerala leads 3-2 in head-to-head matches since the league’s inception. The two teams first faced each other in the 2020-21 season, ending in a 1-1 draw. Nishu Kumar’s own goal for East Bengal was canceled out by Jeakson Singh’s stoppage-time equalizer for Kerala. Since then, the fixtures have been competitive, with Kerala emerging as the more consistent performer. In the 2021-22 season, Kerala claimed their first win against East Bengal with a 1-0 result, while the other match ended in a 1-1 draw. Post-COVID, the balance shifted slightly in East Bengal’s favor. The Kolkata side secured two wins against Kerala, including a 2-1 victory at the VYBK Stadium in the 2024–25 season. However, Kerala responded with a 2-1 away win, ending East Bengal’s four-game winless streak in that season.#indian_super_league #kerala_blasters_fc #vivekananda_yuba_bharati_krirangan #east_bengal_fc #ifa_shield_2025
East Bengal seek victory against winless Kerala Blasters; Bengaluru FC host unbeaten Mohun Bagan SG East Bengal FC will look to return to winning ways when they take on Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The match is scheduled for a 17:00 IST kick-off. Later in the evening, Bengaluru FC will host table-topping and unbeaten Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, with the kick-off set for 19:30 IST. Both matches will be streamed live on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports TEN 2. East Bengal FC, currently fourth in the standings with seven points from four matches, will aim to strengthen their position after a 0-0 draw against FC Goa in their last outing. Kerala Blasters FC, meanwhile, remain winless after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat, losing 0-1 to Chennaiyin FC in Kochi. The Yellow Army are 12th in the table without a point. In their previous ten encounters, Kerala Blasters hold a narrow edge with four wins to East Bengal’s three, alongside three draws. Ahead of the match, East Bengal head coach Óscar Bruzón emphasized the team’s focus on consistency and progress. “There is a narrative that East Bengal must win the league, but inside the club we know where we are and what our goals are. This is already the best start for East Bengal in the ISL, and we have another opportunity to strengthen our position among the top teams,” he said. Forward Edmund Lalrindika, who has become a reliable attacking option, highlighted his recovery from injuries and commitment to the team. “I had several injuries before coming here, but the club supported me a lot. Now I’m happy to be playing again for East Bengal. The most important thing for me is that the team wins,” he added.#bengaluru_fc #kerala_blasters_fc #fancode #east_bengal_fc #mohun_bagan_sg
Mohammedan Sporting Club and Bengaluru FC are set to clash in a crucial Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter on Saturday, March 7, at the Kishore Bharti Krirangan in Kolkata. The match, scheduled for 17:00 IST, marks a pivotal moment for both teams as they aim to secure their first points of the season. Mohammedan, currently winless after three matches, will look to break their losing streak following a 1-5 defeat to Mohun Bagan SG. Bengaluru, sitting seventh with four points, will seek to bounce back from a 0-2 loss to Punjab FC. The teams have a balanced history in the ISL, with Mohammedan securing a 1-0 away victory in January 2025. Mohammedan head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo emphasized the need for his team to adapt to the pressure of the league, noting the challenges of playing with an all-Indian squad. “Every match is tough here. We need time to cope with the intensity and keep improving,” he said. Goalkeeper Padam Chettri added that unity within the team is key to turning their form around. Bengaluru’s Renedy Singh highlighted the importance of defensive discipline and set-piece organization, stating, “We must stay compact and look for chances to score.” Midfielder Vinith Venkatesh expressed confidence in the team’s ability to recover from their recent setback. The second match of the day will feature Kerala Blasters FC hosting Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, kicking off at 19:30 IST. Kerala, winless after three matches, will aim to end their slump after a 1-2 loss to Inter Kashi FC. Head coach David Català stressed the importance of maintaining a positive mindset despite the struggles. Forward Víctor Bertomeu reiterated his commitment to team success, stating, “I came here to win matches with this team.#chennaiyin_fc #mohammedan_sporting_club #bengaluru_fc #kishore_bharti_krirangan #kerala_blasters_fc
