IFL 2026-27: Gokulam win and Real Kashmir draw reshape points table after Matchweek 2

On 7 November 2026, in the second Matchweek of the IFL 2026-27 season, Gokulam Kerala F. C. defeated Rajasthan United in the Pink City while Real Kashmir and Sreenidi Deccan played out a 1-1 draw.

The day featured a double header of contrasting fixtures. In the first match, Crislan scored in the 68th minute to secure Gokulam Kerala F. C.'s second victory of the campaign. In the later game Brown opened the scoring for Real Kashmir in the 19th minute and Castaneda equalised in the 52nd minute, leaving both sides with a point.

The Gokulam win moves them level atop the IFL table with Dempo SC on 6 points. Shillong Lajong and Sreenidi Deccan are tied on 4 points in third and fourth positions respectively. The Deccan Warriors remain unbeaten after the 1-1 draw against Real Kashmir, while the Snow Leopards have registered their first point.

Three clubs — Samaleswari, Mohammedan and Rajasthan — remain without points after consecutive defeats across the opening two Matchweeks. Each of those teams has yet to open their points tally following back-to-back losses.

Samaleswari and Rajasthan will meet in Rourkela in the final game of Matchweek 3. Mohammedan will not feature in Matchweek 3 fixtures.

Crislan of Gokulam Kerala F. C., with goals, is leading the IFL 2026-27 Golden Boot race.

Matchweek 3 begins on November 13 with Shillong Lajong hosting Sreenidi Deccan; both teams enter that opener level on 4 points and unbeaten, a fixture described as a feisty start to the new matchweek.