Forca Kochi move top after 3-0 win over Calicut in Super League Kerala Round 5

Forca Kochi FC defeated Calicut FC 3-0 at the EMS Corporation Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the Round 5 fixture of Super League Kerala. The result handed Calicut FC their first defeat of the campaign and shifted the league lead.

The match had a delayed start and was played in difficult conditions, with reports that the Forca Kochi half was submerged with rainwater. Forca Kochi began the game with attacking intent while Calicut FC struggled to drive the ball forward in the opening stages. Play was competitive through the first period before the breakthrough arrived late in the half.

Alan Saji opened the scoring in the 34th minute to give Forca Kochi a first-half lead. That goal proved decisive in setting the visitors' platform for the second half. The timing of the opener left Calicut chasing the game after the interval.

Calicut were reduced to 10 men in the second half when Mirshad Michu received a red card. The numerical disadvantage was punished as Rahul Raju scored twice in the remainder of the match to complete a brace and extend Forca Kochi's lead to 3-0. Those two goals secured the victory for the visitors.

The win moved Forca Kochi to the top of the Super League Kerala standings with 11 points, level on points with Calicut FC but ahead on goal difference (+6 versus +1). Defending champions Kannur Warriors FC are third on seven points, followed by Malappuram FC on five points and Kombans in fifth with five points after suffering a second consecutive defeat.

Thrissur Magic FC occupy the bottom spot with three points and a goal difference of -6. Individually, Rahul Raju leads the competition's scoring chart with five goals following his brace against Calicut FC on October 24, 2026.

As the tournament approaches its halfway mark, teams will be aiming to consolidate places inside the top four while contesting the top-table position that will determine the Super League Kerala shield winner.