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

Shillong Lajong FC will host Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday, November 13th 2026, in a third game-week fixture of the 2026–27 Indian Football League season. Both clubs have collected four points from their opening two matches, making the meeting an early opportunity to improve their league positions.

Shillong Lajong opened the campaign with a 1–0 away victory against Mohammedan SC before being held to a 1–1 draw by Chanmari FC at home, leaving them unbeaten after two fixtures. Sreenidi Deccan began with a 1–0 win over Rajasthan United and followed that with a 1–1 draw against Real Kashmir, having equalised after trailing in the first half in Srinagar. A win for either side would lift their points total to seven and strengthen their place among the early contenders in the table.

Shillong Lajong will seek to convert home advantage into a positive result by balancing defensive organisation with attacking chances, a theme the club emphasised ahead of the match. Abelson Jachi is singled out as a potential impact player after coming off the bench to score the equaliser in the 78th minute against Chanmari FC, a contribution the side will hope to replicate in this fixture.

Sreenidi Deccan arrive with experienced additions in their squad, notably Pritam Kotal, Pronay Halder and Nishu Kumar, and will aim to translate that depth into consistent results. The Deccan Warriors’ recent draw in Srinagar underlined the need to avoid dropping points in successive fixtures as they continue their early-season campaign.

Defensive stability is expected to be crucial for Sreenidi Deccan, with Jagdeep Singh highlighted as a key player to watch for his role in the backline. His positioning and one-on-one defending are identified as important factors for limiting Shillong Lajong’s opportunities and allowing Sreenidi’s midfield and forwards to operate higher up the pitch.

Both sides are expected to have their fully fit squads available for this 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 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) in Shillong is scheduled to kick off at 06:30 PM IST. The fixture 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 the Unite8 Sports YouTube Channel; Khel Now will provide ongoing updates across its social platforms and mobile apps.