Shillong Lajong FC v Chanmari FC: IFL 2026-27 preview for Nov 6 at JLN Stadium
Shillong Lajong FC will host Chanmari FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday, November 6, 2026, in an Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 fixture scheduled to kick off at 18:30 IST. Shillong Lajong aim to register a second win in the competition while Chanmari begin their campaign with an away match.
Shillong Lajong opened the IFL 2026-27 season with a victory over Mohammedan SC. The club finished as runners-up in the previous IFL season behind Diamond Harbour FC, who clinched the title and secured promotion to the ISL but did not make their way to the Indian football ecosystem due to internal issues. The match will be played at the JLN Stadium in the mountains, and Boby Nongbet’s squad will seek to capitalise on home advantage.
Chanmari FC return to the IFL after a decent 2025-26 campaign under coach Dipankur Sharma, who previously managed Diamond Harbour FC’s reserve squad. In recent domestic competition, Chanmari finished second in the Mizo Premier League behind Aizawl FC and have fielded a tested squad that has featured regularly in regional tournaments. The Mizo-based side travel to Shillong aiming to start their IFL season positively.
Shillong Lajong predicted XI (4-4-2) Ranit Sarkar (GK); Kitboklang Khyriem, Kenstar Kharshong, Arthur Pangaro, Ephraim Lalremtluanga; Wadajied Kynsai Ryngkhlem, Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Gladdy Nelcen Kharbu.
Both sides are reported to have their full squads apart from any injuries and are ready for the IFL 2026-27 clash; Shillong Lajong are led by Boby Nongbet and Chanmari by Dipankur Sharma. The fixture represents an early opportunity for each club to collect three points and build momentum in the opening phase of the season.
The match and the rest of the IFL 2026-27 season will be broadcast live on DD Sports, with live streaming on Waves OTT. For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.
Shillong Lajong FC will face Chanmari FC on Friday, November 6, 2026; the IFL 2026-27 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 PM IST and will be available to watch live on DD Sports or via Waves OTT.
