Mohun Bagan v Chennaiyin FC: Lineups and team news for ISL 2026-27 matchweek 3
Mohun Bagan will host Chennaiyin FC at the VYBK Stadium in Kolkata on Monday, 26th October 2026 in an Indian Super League 2026-27 matchweek 3 fixture, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM IST. The match pits the home side, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, against Chennaiyin FC in a game described in the preview as an important clash for both teams.
Mohun Bagan opened their campaign with a 1-0 loss to NorthEast United before beating SC Delhi 2-1 in their most recent match and are currently 6th with three points under head coach Panagiotis Dimperis. Chennaiyin FC started with a 1-1 draw against FC Goa and followed that with a 2-0 defeat to Bengaluru FC; Clifford Miranda’s side have one point from two games and will be playing their third straight away match. A win for Mohun Bagan was noted in the preview as taking them closer to the top, while Chennaiyin were described as needing to improve their form to have a decent shot at qualifying for the playoffs.
Mohun Bagan are reported to have a fully fit squad available for the fixture against the Marina Machans. The preview states that Glan Martins, Maheson Singh, and Nikola Stojanovic missed Chennaiyin FC’s clash against Bengaluru FC last weekend and “they might not be ready to play Mohun Bagan.”
The head-to-head record listed in the preview shows Mohun Bagan with six wins and Chennaiyin with two wins. The article also provides starting XIs as follows: Mohun Bagan — Vishal Kaith (GK), Abhishek Singh, Alberto Rodriguez, Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Apuia, Anirudh Thapa, Dejan Drazic, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Miguel Figueira, Lee Erwin. Chennaiyin FC — Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Muhammed Saheef, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Nuno Reis, Namgyal Bhutia, Ayush Chhetri, Lalhriatpuia, Madih Talal, Brison Fernandes, Irfan Yadwad, Ramon Tanque.
Mohun Bagan’s forward Miguel Figueira was on the scoresheet in his side’s 2-1 win over DC Delhi, and the preview records that he has taken a total of 8 shots this season, five of which were on target. The article also states that the Brazilian scored 2 goals and provided 5 assists for East Bengal last season in 12 ISL matches.
The preview reports that Chennaiyin’s forward Ramon Tanque is yet to score this season, has taken 11 shots across his two ISL games with three on target, and joined Chennaiyin on loan from Persib Bandung. The piece also comments on his tendency to drop deep to help his team and states he “lacks the killer blow.”
The ISL match between Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC will take place at the VYBK Stadium, Kolkata on Monday, 26th October 2026 with a 7:30 PM IST kickoff; it will be live-streamed on the Indian Super League’s YouTube channel and Sony LIV and broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. For updates, the preview directs readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and to use the Khel Now Android and iOS apps or join its WhatsApp and Telegram communities.
