East Bengal v Ho Chi Minh City: AWCL group match in Kolkata on Nov 1, live on FanCode
East Bengal FC Women will host Ho Chi Minh City WFC at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday, 1 November 2026 in an AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 group-stage fixture, with kick-off at 20:00 IST and live streaming available on FanCode.
Kishore Bharati Krirangan is scheduled to stage its first-ever continental game when East Bengal meet Ho Chi Minh City, with East Bengal having advanced to the main group stage after the qualifiers under coach Anthony Andrews. East Bengal’s run through qualifying included some high-scoring displays and the side scored 18 goals in that phase. The Indian outfit staved off Sabah FA to secure their place in the group stage, and the team, referred to in coverage as the Moshal Girls, arrive aiming to start their AWCL 2026-27 campaign well.
Ho Chi Minh City enter the match with recent knockout experience in the competition, having been semi-finalists in the 2024-25 season and reaching the AWCL 2025-26 Quarter Finals. The Vietnamese side have also been described as dominating their domestic league with continuity and, after reaching the knockouts back-to-back, might target a podium finish this season. That recent form and experience make them a tested opponent for the hosts.
East Bengal’s qualifiers were noted for nonstop attacking transitions and heavy scoring, but the team have been warned they must maintain a solid defensive line to contain the away side’s attack. The match preview states East Bengal must also focus on key attacking areas and convert chances at home to avoid making the group stage more difficult. The Moshal Girls aim to set the tempo from the start of the game.
Match logistics are confirmed: the AFC Women’s Champions League clash will take place at Kishore Bharati Krirangan (Kolkata) on Sunday, 1 November (2026) with kick-off at 8 PM IST and live coverage on FanCode. Supporters and followers were encouraged to track the fixture and build-up on Khel Now’s platforms.
MATCH DAY!! East Bengal Women take on Ho Chi Minh City FC in a historic home match in the AFC Women's Champions League at the Kishore Bharati Stadium tonight at 8 PM! Live streaming on FanCode & follow all the updates on Khel Now! #IndianFootball #AFC #AWCL #WomensFootball… pic.twitter.com/YRZzePMf6U
A positive result for East Bengal in this opening AWCL group-stage match would, the preview says, set up the rest of the group stages nicely, while a defeat could complicate their campaign; the fixture kicks off at 20:00 IST on 1 November and will be shown live on FanCode.