Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giants will host South United FC at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Kriangan, Kolkata on August 4, 2026 in Durand Cup 2026 Group A clash.
Mariners will be coming at full pace carrying momentum and confidence of 1-0 derby win over rivals East Bengal last game.
On other hand, South United FC defeated CISF Protectors 2-0 last match and will carry confidence as well. They made debut last season.
Currently, South United are at 2nd while Mohun Bagan at 3rd in Group A standings.
Mohun Bagan go in as clear favourites given their squad depth and the confidence carried over from that Kolkata Derby win. They didn’t hit their absolute best in that opening game, but extra training sessions since should sharpen things up. Expect the Mariners to go on the front foot from the first whistle.
South United FC, on the other hand, are likely to sit compact defensively and look to hurt Mohun Bagan on the counter. Their squad has plenty of young pace in the final third, and that’s exactly the kind of profile that can catch a settled defence off guard if the Bagan back line switches off even briefly.
With Apuia missing from training, Deepak Tangri looks set to come into the Mohun Bagan midfield in his place, while head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis confirmed both Alberto Rodriguez and Dejan Drazic are available for selection.
Kickoff Timings and Venue –
Kickoff time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Kriangan, Kolkata.
Mohun Bagan Super Giants Full squad –
Head coach: Panagiotis Dilmperis
Goalkeepers: Vishal Kaith, Syed Zahid, Priyansh Dubey
Defenders: Umer Muhthar KP, Samir Zeljkovic, Mehtab Singh, Alberto Rodríguez, Alex Saji, Subhasish Bose, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Asish Rai, Rahul Bheke, Raj Basfore, Dippendu Biswa, Robilal Mandi
Midfielders: Deepak Tangri, Miguel Figueira, Apuia, Anirudh Thapa, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Sahal Abdul Samad, Tanmoy Ghosh
Forwards: Sayan Banerjee, Dejan Drazic, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Jamie Maclaren, Kiyan Nassiri, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.
Mohun Bagan Super Giants Probable Starting XI –
Vishal Kaith (GK), Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Alberto Rodriguez, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Deepak Tangri, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad Dejan Drazic, Manvir Singh, Kiyan Nassiri.
South United FC Squad –
Head coach: Kaja Mohideen Bhadussa
Goalkeepers: Nishanth N, Sunil Singh, Khulakpam Saroj
Defenders: Rishik Shetty, Nygil Mathew, Rowan James, Samuel Joseph Royal, Noel S, B Abhiram, Euhan Kuruvilla
Midfielders: Prajwal Gowda, Rinshid V, Satminlun Khongsai, Francis Xavier, Shogouhou Shogouhou, Raman Singh, Rithish R, Ringsangmi Lungharwo
Forwards: Nirupam Gowda, Md Altab Hussain, Makakmayum Daniyal, Mustafa Shaikh, Vikram A, Manbhakupar Malngiang, Suhel Sekh, Chungkham Jackson, Ashish Chetry.
South United FC Probable Staring XI :
Sunil (GK), Rishik Shetty, Md Altab, Rinshid V, Makakmayum Daniyal, Shaikh Mustafa, Rowan James, Shougouhou, Satminlun, Noel S (C), Chetry.
Where to Watch Mohun Bagan Super Giants vs South United FC in India?
Fans can catch the match through the following broadcast options.
TV: Sony Sports Ten 2 and Ten 2 HD
Streaming: SonyLIV App.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant carry both squad depth and derby winning confidence into this Group A test, but South United FC have shown in their own opener that they’re far from a soft touch. With both sides unbeaten after round one, tonight’s result at Salt Lake Stadium could shape how the race for the group’s top spot plays out over the coming weeks.
