Dempo SC to host Chanmari FC at Fatorda in IFL 2026-27 on November 15
Dempo SC and Chanmari FC are scheduled to meet at Fatorda Stadium in Goa in an Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 third matchweek fixture on Sunday, 15th November, 2026, kicking off at 16:00 IST. The match will be televised on DD Sports and streamed on Waves OTT.
Dempo begin the matchweek joint-top of the table with Gokulam Kerala after back-to-back wins over FC Bengaluru United and Samaleswari under coach Samir Naik. Chanmari drew 1-1 with Shillong Lajong in their most recent outing and are managed by former Jamshedpur FC assistant Steven Dias, who the article describes as having “tonnes of experience coaching in the top tier.” Chanmari occupied the summit of the IFL table in the early weeks last season before their form slipped.
Dempo opened the current campaign with a 1-0 victory over Bengaluru United, with Budu scoring in the dying seconds, and followed that with a 2-1 win at debutants Samaleswari in Rourkela. Richmond Kwasi Owusu and Laximanrao Rane struck early in that game before Kartik reduced the deficit late; Dempo’s defence held to secure the win. The club sits jointly at the top of the standings and, according to the preview, a win in this fixture would take them one step ahead in the IFL Championship Stage.
Chanmari started their season with a 1-1 draw against reigning runners-up Shillong Lajong, taking the lead through an own goal from Dequinha in the 24th minute. The preview states Chanmari are yet to register an outright goalscorer this season and notes the squad contains several attacking options that could be employed in Goa. Manager Steven Dias will look to his forwards to deliver the club’s first win of the campaign.
The article lists the projected starting XIs for both sides: Dempo — Subhajit Bhattacharjee (GK); Pruthvesh Pednekar, Athul Unnikrishnan, Uzziel Yaw Asomaning Budu, Saiesh Bagkar; Knerkitalang Buam, Rowllin Borges, Arnold Antonio Oliveira; Laximanrao Rane, Richmond Kwasi Owusu, Cledson Carvalho Da Silva. Chanmari — Zothanmawia (GK); Malsawmtluanga Fanai, Denilson Rodrigues Roldão, Seila Toure, FC Lalhmunmawia; R Ramdinthara, Gabriel Ferreira Paz, Hk Lalhruaitluanga; Lalthanzuala Aineh, Mesak C Lalrinngheta, Hk Lalhruaitluanga. The preview additionally reports there are no injury concerns for either side and both coaches will have fully fit squads to select from.
Cledson Carvalho Da Silva is noted as yet to score for Dempo but provided an assist in the win over Samaleswari, and the piece says he moved from Namdhari and will shoulder attacking responsibility following Marcus Joseph’s departure. The preview describes Cledson’s physical profile as difficult to mark in one-on-one situations and identifies him as a player to watch. On Chanmari’s side, a former Fluminense midfielder is expected to operate from the left flank with duties to feed the front three with vertical passes, and Denilson is highlighted for his defensive contributions in managing Dempo’s pacey wingers.
A Dempo victory would move the Goan side a step clear in the race for the IFL Championship Stage, while Chanmari will be aiming to register their first win after the draw with Shillong Lajong. The fixture kicks off at 16:00 IST on Sunday, 15th November, 2026, at Fatorda Stadium and will be available live on DD Sports with streaming on Waves OTT.