Kolkata : Diamond Harbour FC will look to extend their dominance in top position when they host Chanmari FC in Indian Football League 2026 on April 11, 2026. The evening fixture between Diamond Harbour FC and Chanmari FC will take place at the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata with the kick-off scheduled for 18:30 IST.
Diamond Harbour FC will be back home at the Kalyani Stadium sitting at the top of the table, following a 5-4 victory over Namdhari SC in their last fixture. The high-scoring win extended their lead at the summit to four points over their closest rivals. A victory on Saturday would further solidify their position as league leaders and extend their dominance at the top.
Head coach Kibu Vicuña acknowledged the quality of the opposition and the history between the two sides. “It will be a very difficult game against Chanmari. We played them multiple times last year, so we know they have very good players and a capable coach in Dipankur, who previously worked with us,” Vicuña noted. “They have young players with hunger, so we must be prepared for a big challenge.”
Winger Halicharan Narzary emphasised a focused, game-by-game approach for the league leaders. “Chanmari is a good team with good players,” Narzary stated. “But we are in a strong position, and we will try to play well and get a positive result.”
Chanmari FC look to build on a 2-1 away victory over Real Kashmir FC. The result moved the debutants to seventh place with eight points. A win against the league toppers would significantly boost their push for a top-six finish. Under head coach Dipankur Sharma, the team demonstrated clinical finishing from set-pieces and effective pace on the counter-attack in their previous outing.
“We are pleased with our recent performance, but playing the league leaders is a significant test,” Sharma explained. “We are ready to compete and fight for the points.”
With Diamond Harbour pushing to extend their advantage at the top and Dempo aiming to climb the table following their breakthrough win, Saturday’s double-header carries significant importance for both ends of the standings.
