Real Kashmir vs Sreenidi Deccan: IFL 2026-27 second gameweek preview
Real Kashmir FC will host Sreenidi Deccan FC at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar in the second gameweek of the 2026–27 Indian Football League (IFL) season, with the fixture reported for Saturday, November 07th 2026 and also listed as scheduled for Friday, November 06th 2026. The match pits a Real Kashmir side seeking recovery after an opening defeat against a Sreenidi Deccan team that began the campaign with three points.
After their opening fixtures Real Kashmir sit 11th in the standings with no points following a 3–1 home loss to newly promoted Nagaland United SC, while Sreenidi Deccan have three points from a 1–0 victory over Rajasthan United. The home defeat for Real Kashmir highlighted defensive issues the Snow Leopards will aim to address, and Sreenidi have reinforced their squad with additions including Pritam Kotal, Pronoy Halder and Nishu Kumar as they seek to build on their winning start and establish themselves among early promotion contenders.
Marcus Joseph will be a player to watch for Real Kashmir; the Trinidad and Tobago forward started the opening fixture against Nagaland United, played the full 90 minutes and did not score. The source describes Joseph as having previously established himself as a prolific goal scorer in Indian football and notes his presence in the attacking line as important for Real Kashmir’s efforts to improve their goal-scoring output.
Nishu Kumar scored Sreenidi Deccan’s match-winner in their opening game after making an overlapping run into the final third to receive David Castañeda’s pass and curling the ball into the far corner. The preview states that his contribution extended beyond defensive duties and that following his match-winning performance he will be keen to carry the same confidence into the encounter against Real Kashmir.
Both sides are expected to have their fully fit squads available for this fixture, and a list provided in the preview reads: James Kithan (GK), Sajid Dhot, Oinam Sanatomba Singh, Amzard Khan, Alain Eyenga, Rohen Singh, Mohit Mittal, Joseph Lalvenhima, Marchus Joseph, Thabsio, Zahir Khan Kamaljit Singh (GK); Nishu Kumar, Pronay Halder, Pritam Kotal, Jagdeep Singh; Brandon Vanlalremdika, Pape Gassama, Victor Oliveira; Adriano Castanheira, David Castañeda (C), Jerry Mawihmingthanga.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 06:30 PM IST, and the preview reiterates the timing and location as Real Kashmir FC hosting Sreenidi Deccan FC at the TRC Football Stadium in Srinagar. The fixture will be an early opportunity for the hosts to register their first points and for the visitors to try to extend their opening winning run.
The match and the rest of the IFL 2026-27 season will be broadcast live on DD Sports with live streaming available on Waves OTT, Zee5 and Unite8 Sports YouTube Channel.
