Shillong Lajong to host Sreenidi Deccan at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in IFL third game week on November 13, 2026

Shillong Lajong FC will host Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) in Shillong on Friday, November 13th, 2026, in the third game week of the 2026–27 Indian Football League season. Both sides enter the fixture level on four points from their opening two matches.

Shillong Lajong began the campaign with a 1–0 away win over Mohammedan SC and followed that with a 1–1 home draw against Chanmari FC, leaving them unbeaten after two games. Abelson Jachi struck his equaliser from the bench in the 78th minute against Chanmari, a moment singled out in previews as evidence of his impact potential. The club will look to use home conditions and a organised defensive approach while creating chances in attack; a victory would take Shillong Lajong’s points tally to seven and help them remain among the early contenders.

Sreenidi Deccan opened their season with a 1–0 win over Rajasthan United and then played a 1–1 draw at Real Kashmir, where they equalised after trailing in the first half in Srinagar. The Deccan Warriors have added experienced players such as Pritam Kotal, Pronay Halder and Nishu Kumar to their squad and the preview notes that the side will aim to convert that depth into consistent results as they seek promotion. Dropping points in successive fixtures is identified in the build-up as something Sreenidi will want to avoid ahead of a difficult trip to Shillong.

Abelson Jachi is highlighted as a player to watch for Shillong Lajong after his substitute appearance produced the 78th-minute equaliser against Chanmari FC. The preview cites his movement, finishing and willingness to take on defenders as attributes that make him an important attacking option and states he will aim to carry the confidence from that intervention into the upcoming match.

Jagdeep Singh is named as a key figure for Sreenidi Deccan, with the preview emphasising his experience in the backline and his role in maintaining defensive stability. The report notes his positioning, game-reading and one-on-one effectiveness as factors that could limit Shillong Lajong’s attacking opportunities and allow Sreenidi’s midfield and forwards to operate higher up the pitch.

Both sides are expected to have their fully fit squads available for the fixture. Ranit Sarkar, O.L.Mawnai, Dequinha, Kenstar Kharshong, Ephraim Lalremtluanga, Gladdy Nelcen Kharbuli, Damait Lyngdoh, Lamlalliam S.t., Abelson Jachi, Figo Syndai 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 will be broadcast live on DD Sports, with live streaming available on Waves OTT, Zee5, and the Unite8 Sports YouTube Channel. For further updates, Khel Now directs readers to its Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels and to download the Khel Now Android and iOS apps, as well as its WhatsApp and Telegram communities.