Shillong Lajong 2-1 Sreenidi Deccan; Lajong move top of IFL 2026-27 after Matchweek 3 opener

Shillong Lajong beat Sreenidi Deccan 2-1 at the SSA Stadium in Meghalaya in the opening match of Matchweek 3 of the IFL 2026-27 on November 13, 2026. Joedson opened the scoring in the 50th minute, Moringo equalised in the 72nd, and Tremiki’s 83rd-minute strike proved decisive.

Both teams entered the game unbeaten and the first half finished goalless. Sreenidi mounted late attempts to recover after Tremiki’s goal, but could not find an equaliser. The club’s social post read: "@lajongfc edge past @sreenidideccan at home! 🔥Tremiki’s stunning curler makes the difference in a thrilling 2️⃣-1️⃣ win! 🎯#StarCementIFL | #IndianFootballLeague | #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/90vN6lNtem"

The victory takes Shillong Lajong to the top of the IFL 2026-27 points table with seven points from their first three games. Sreenidi Deccan, who had recorded a win and a draw across the opening two matchweeks, suffered their first defeat of the season and sit fourth with four points; the report notes they may drop further after the remaining fixtures in this matchweek.

Three teams remain without a point after the start of the campaign. There are four more games scheduled in Matchweek 3, meaning the standings are subject to further change.

Bengaluru United, winners in their most recent match against Mohammedan, will face Real Kashmir, a side that has claimed one point so far in the competition. This fixture is part of the remaining Matchweek 3 schedule.

Kaizad’s Nagaland will host Gokulam Kerala in another Matchweek 3 fixture; the report states both teams boast a winning accuracy of 100% and that the Malabarians will need a point to return to the top tomorrow. Crislan of Gokulam Kerala F.C., with 3 goals, leads the IFL 2026-27 Golden Boot race.

Four fixtures remain in Matchweek 3, including Bengaluru United v Real Kashmir and Kaizad’s Nagaland v Gokulam Kerala, and the results of those matches will be reflected in an updated points table.