Mohammedan Sporting Club came from behind twice and secured a 2-2 draw against Sporting Club Delhi in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The result means Mohammedan pick up their third consecutive point, taking their tally to three from ten matches.
However, they remain at the bottom of the table. SC Delhi, meanwhile, move to 10th place with nine points from as many matches
Sporting Club Delhi began on the front foot, dominating possession and pushing Mohammedan deep into their own half in the early exchanges. Their pressure paid off in the 17th minute when Mohammed Aimen drew a foul inside the penalty area by Mohammedan keeper Padam Chhetri, and Matija Babovic stepped up to calmly convert from the spot and give the hosts the lead
The home side continued to control proceedings, with Aimen and Augustine Lalrochana orchestrating attacks, while Mohammedan struggled to build momentum going forward. However, the visitors gradually grew into the contest after the drinks break, showing greater composure in possession
Their improvement was rewarded in the 40th minute with a moment of sharp awareness from forward Thokchom Adison Singh. A long-lofted ball from Makan Chothe caught the defence off guard, and as goalkeeper Nora Fernandes rushed out to clear, Adison calmly took the ball past him before finishing emphatically into an open net to restore parity
The second half saw a more balanced contest, with Mohammedan showing greater intent in attack. However, it was Sporting Delhi who regained the lead in the 52nd minute. A shot from Lalrochana was parried by Padam Chettri, but it was inside the box and took a rebound of SC Delhi Joseph Sunny to fell kindly for Babovic, who reacted quickest to slot home his second goal of the evening
Undeterred, Mohammedan continued to press and were rewarded again in the 65th minute. From a short corner, a cross was delivered by Lalngaihsaka from the right, Hira Mondal found himself unmarked at the far post and powered a header into the top corner to level the scores once more
The final quarter of the match saw both sides push for a winner, with chances at either end. Mohammedan came close through Lalthankima, whose effort was brilliantly saved by Fernandes, while Sporting Delhi threatened via Sourav K and Rafael Ribeiro, both denied by Padam Chettri
Despite sustained attacking intent from both teams in the closing stages, neither side could find the decisive goal, as defensive resilience and goalkeeping at both ends ensured the points were shared.
Dempo SC hold firm to deny Shillong Lajong in goalless stalemate
Shillong Lajong FC were held to a goalless draw by a resolute Dempo SC in their Star Cement Indian Football League 2025-26 Championship Phase fixture at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
The result keeps Shillong second in the table with 18 points, seven behind leaders Diamond Harbour FC, while Dempo remain sixth with 10 points.
Shillong named an unchanged starting XI from thei last match, while Dempo made two changes, with Sebastián Gutiérrez Atehortua and Vieri Colaco replacing Ariston Costa and Richmond Kwasi Owusu.
Shillong imposed themselves from the outset, applying immediate pressure on Dempo straight from kick-off. Inside the opening minute, a long ball into the box created an early opening as Phrangki Buam rose to meet it, but the defence recovered in time to clear.
The hosts sustained a high tempo in the early exchanges, unsettling Dempo’s backline before the visitors slowed the pace and attempted to play out from the back. Both sides showed a clear inclination to build through the flanks, with Buam and Ephraim Lalremtluanga stretching play for Shillong, while Saiesh Bagkar and Kapil Hoble looked to supply Gutiérrez and Marcus Leric Jr Joseph centrally.
The hosts came agonisingly close to a late winner in stoppage time. In the second minute of additional time, substitute Abelson Jachi forced a spill from Sibi, and Kenstar Kharshong lifted the rebound over the goalkeeper, only to see his effort strike the crossbar again.
Shillong’s inability to convert dominance into goals proved decisive. Despite registering 20 shots, including five on target, they were unable to breach a disciplined Dempo defence.