Churchill Brothers to host NorthEast United FC in ISL 2026-27 at Fatorda on Nov 5; confirmed XIs available
Churchill Brothers will host NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League 2026-27 fixture at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on November 5, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 PM IST. Confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates have been released ahead of the game.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, was also referenced in pre-match coverage as gearing up to host the fixture between home side Churchill Brothers and Durand Cup champions North East United FC. Churchill began their debut ISL campaign with a win but then suffered consecutive defeats to East Bengal FC and Punjab FC, and they have not kept a clean sheet in their first three games.
Churchill sit ninth in the points table with a solitary win from three matches after a 4-0 loss to the reigning champions and a 3-2 defeat to Punjab FC, the latter decided by a late Konsam Sanathoi Singh strike that broke what had looked like a 2-2 scoreline. Those results have left the Red Machines in the lower reaches of the standings as they prepare to return home.
NorthEast United enter the match unbeaten so far this season, with victories over Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters and successive draws against Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC in their last two outings. Defensively, the Highlanders have conceded just two goals in four games and recorded clean sheets against Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC.
Colombian midfielder Sebastian Gutierrez has scored three goals in three games for Churchill, including a brace in the most recent match, and is the club's leading attacking performer in the early campaign. Churchill report no suspension or injury concerns ahead of the fixture, while Okoro and Vincy Barretto are expected to be fit after being withdrawn in the last game for tactical reasons.
NorthEast United are likely to be without Macarton Louis Nickson and Jithin MS after they suffered injuries during the club's latest ISL match against Bengaluru FC and will most likely be unavailable. Team management decisions from Churchill head coach Dimitris Dimitriou and NorthEast United boss Pedro Benali will shape the tactical approach for the encounter.
Churchill Brothers wins – 00 North East United FC wins – 01
Sayad Kadir (GK); Anil Gaonkar, Melroy Assisi, Gaurav Bora, Maibam Singh; Dramane Salou, A Luwang; Vincy Barretto, Sebastian Gutierrez, Wayde Lekay; John Okoli
North East United FC (4-2-3-1) Gurmeet Singh (GK); Nikhil Barla, Eneko Satrustegui, Pramveer, Abdul Rabeeh; Mayakkannan, Moyano; Parthib Gogoi, R. Tlang, Gonzalez; Ajaraie
The match will be televised live on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD and will be available to stream for free on YouTube. For continual updates, Khel Now advises following its channels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, downloading the Khel Now Android or iOS apps, or joining its WhatsApp and Telegram communities.
Kick-off at 5:00 PM IST on November 5, 2026, at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa, will provide NorthEast United an opportunity to move to the top of the points table with a win, leapfrogging the Mariners.
