NorthEast United to play Sreenidi Deccan at Barasat in IFA Shield on September 26, 2026

NorthEast United FC will face Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Barasat Stadium in the IFA Shield 2026 on 26 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:30 IST. The match will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.

The third game of the IFA Shield features two Group A sides meeting after the opening round produced notable results: Mohun Bagan defeated Sreenidi Deccan in the competition’s first fixture, while the Red & Gold Brigade recorded a 3-1 win over Calcutta Customs FC. The opening matches have left those Kolkata clubs atop their respective group tables and set a competitive tone for the tournament.

Sreenidi Deccan arrive having lost their first group match and will seek a response against NorthEast United; the IFL side conceded six goals to Mohun Bagan in that opening game. NorthEast United, managed by Pedro Benali, are aiming for a positive result to control the tempo of their IFA Shield campaign and to continue the preparation they began during a successful Durand Cup 2026 run.

The fixture pits Benali’s Highlanders against Antonio Rueda’s side in what Khel Now describes as a vital clash from a points-table perspective. Deccan will be targeting a win to improve their qualification prospects, while NorthEast United are expected to rely on their balanced squad to press for goals.

Barasat Stadium, recently renovated, will host the match after having staged the Calcutta Football League’s Kolkata Derby that finished 1-1. The venue’s recent use for high-profile local fixtures provides the setting for this Group A meeting.

Match coverage details given by Khel Now state the IFA Shield 2026 ties, including NorthEast United versus Sreenidi Deccan, will be available on the FanCode app and website, and that the rest of the tournament’s matches will also be live streamed there. For ongoing updates, Khel Now lists its social channels and apps as sources of further information.

NorthEast United FC versus Sreenidi Deccan FC is confirmed for 26 September 2026 with a 14:30 IST kick-off at Barasat Stadium, and fans can watch the match live on the FanCode app and website.