Calicut FC prevail on penalties over Malappuram FC in Super League Kerala Malabar derby; table updated
Calicut FC defeated Malappuram FC 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at EMS Corporation Stadium in Calicut on October 2, 2026, in the Malabar derby, the second match of Round 2 fixtures of Super League Kerala 2026. The match went to spot kicks under the league’s new 3-2-1 points system, with the hosts winning the shootout.
Malappuram controlled large portions of the first half and created several chances that were repeatedly denied by Calicut goalkeeper Mirshad. The visitors opened the scoring shortly after the hour mark through Daniel Lalhlimpuia, and Calicut levelled in the 79th minute when Federico Boasso delivered a cross that Leo David converted with an angled finish. In the penalty shootout Malappuram missed twice, allowing Calicut to complete the 4-3 win and extend their unbeaten run to five matches.
The result moved Calicut FC back to the top of the Super League Kerala table after Forca Kochi FC had briefly overtaken them the previous day. Calicut and Forca Kochi sit on five points apiece, but Calicut lead on superior goal difference (+2 to +1) and occupy first place while Forca Kochi are second.
Malappuram FC and Thrissur Magic FC are level on one point and a goal difference of -1. Applying the league’s third tie-breaking criterion—teams scoring a higher number of goals—places Malappuram, with one goal, in fourth and Thrissur Magic, with zero goals, in fifth.
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC, having lost their only game so far, occupy the bottom spot in the standings. Kannur Warriors sit third with three points following their 1-0 victory over Thrissur in the opening match of the competition.
Khel Now published the updated points table and the competition’s top scorers following the Calicut FC v Malappuram FC match. Fans in India can watch Super League Kerala action on Zee5 and on Unite8 Sports’ linear coverage, while viewers in the UAE can follow the matches on Etisalat; Khel Now also lists its social and app platforms for further updates.
The final fixture of Round 2 will see Thiruvananthapuram Kombans face Kannur Warriors on October 4, 2026, at the Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
