CFL 2026-27: The Kolkata Football League 2026-27 Super Six phase is in full swing ahead of the final match for the trophy. Mohun Bagan Super Giant (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) and Mohammedan Sporting (Mohammedan Sporting Club), both teams have collected 4 points. On the other hand, East Bengal (East Bengal FC) got 2 points after drawing two matches. As a result, it is not enough for the Red-Yellows to win their own match, they have to look at the result of the Mohun Bagan-Mohammedan match as well.
The Mohun Bagan-Mohammedan match is now the most important
Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan played two matches each in Super Six. Both teams won one match and drew one match each. As a result both teams have 4 points. They will face each other in the final match. That is, the match has practically become the deciding stage of the championship. Whichever team wins, their points will be 7 and that team will be outright Kolkata League champions.
East Bengal will survive only if the match is a draw
If the Mohun Bagan-Mohammedan match is a draw, then both teams will have 5 points. And this is where East Bengal will open the door to win the trophy. If the Red-Yellows also win their last match against Coal India, they will have 5 points. That is, the points of all the three principals will be equal. Then the goal difference figure will become very important in deciding the champion.
Why is the gap of five goals important?
So just beating Coal India is not enough for East Bengal. According to current calculations, Red-Yellow should win by a big margin. According to sources, East Bengal’s chances of winning the title are strongest if they beat Coal India by at least five goals. Because if the Mohun Bagan-Mohammedan match is a draw, the three teams’ points will stand at five and then the goal difference can become a big factor.
Not only the three main ones, Bhavanipur is also included in the figure
But the championship equation is not just about East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan. Bhavanipur collection has 3 points. If they beat United Sports, they will reach 6 points. In that case, even if the Mohun Bagan-Mohammedan match is a draw, Bhavanipur can directly become the champion. United Sports also have 2 points and if they win the last match they will also have 5 points. As a result, the last day’s numbers are more complicated.
What are the conditions in front of East Bengal?
Simply put, the first requirement for East Bengal is a win against Coal India. Secondly, the Mohun Bagan-Mohammedan match must be drawn. Thirdly, Red-Yellow need to win by a big margin to bring the goal difference in their favour. However, the result of the match between Bhavanipur and United Sports can also be important. That means East Bengal’s path to winning the trophy is still wide open, but multiple results have to go in their favour.
Kolkata League will be decided in the last match
All in all, the final day of the Kolkata Football League Super Six is going to be very important. If Mohun Bagan or Mohammedan win, there will be a chance to become the champion directly with 7 points. But if the match is a draw, East Bengal’s hope will also be alive. In that case, Red-Yellow should reach five points by picking up a big win against Coal India. At the same time, the results of other matches and the goal difference should also be looked at. So the outcome of the mini derby will virtually be the major determinant of how long East Bengal’s last hope will stay alive.