Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC vs Kannur Warriors FC preview — Super League Kerala 2026
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC will host Kannur Warriors FC at the Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium on 4 October 2026 in the final match of Round 2 of the Super League Kerala 2026; Kannur, the defending champions, sit third after a 1-0 opening win over Thrissur Magic FC, while Kombans opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Calicut FC.
The Super League Kerala returns to the Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium for the new season and Thiruvananthapuram Kombans have entered their third campaign under Ian Gillian, who was the Super League Kerala 2024 champion manager with Calicut FC. Kombans are currently the only team with zero points and have yet to open their scoring tally. The club and fans have promoted the fixture on social media with the post: തലസ്ഥാനനഗരി തയ്യാറേ 👊#SuperLeagueKerala #WhiteGoldSLK #SLKSeason3 #FeelTheFireFeelTheFootball #TKFCvsKWFC pic.twitter.com/ySB26TIm56
A win for Kannur would lift them to the top of the group table: Forca Kochi and Calicut are on 5 points after winning their second games on penalties, and a three-point gain for Kannur would move their total to six. Kannur’s path in this fixture is therefore straightforward in numerical terms — secure three points to take top spot.
Kombans arrive needing a positive home result to alter their start; the article states the consequences will be fatal in the later part of the season for them if they do not. After being outplayed in their opener, the club will be seeking to recover form in the Malabar derby against the reigning champions.
As of the preview, neither side has reported any injury concerns or suspensions for the match. The match-day personnel listed in the source are: Mirshad Michu (GK); Lalnuntluanga Bawitlung, Andres Felipe Roa Soza, Manoj M, Muhammed Riyas; Kervens Belfort Fleury, Andres Ramiro Villalobos, Calwin Zola; Ernest Boateng Andrews, Maximiliano Urruti, Prasanth Hajmal Sakeer (GK); Manoj S, Varo Álvarez, Vikas Saini, Sachin Sunil; Ernesten Lavsamba, Asier Gomes, Nijo Gilbert; Faslu Rahman M, Bogdan Stamenkovic, Muhammed Sinan.
Muhammed Sinan is highlighted as a player to watch for Kannur: the 22-year-old striker and U23 player has made an immediate impact with pace and deliveries that create chances, and last season his wing attacks and crosses contributed to a Kombans own goal by Filipe Alves that proved pivotal in Kannur’s narrow victory. The preview singles out Sinan’s ability to break past defences and create opportunities as a recurrent threat.
Satyajit Bordoloi is noted as Kombans’ key performer in goal; described as a former Santosh Trophy winner with Karnataka and an I-League 2 winner with Sporting Club Bengaluru, he joined Kombans last season and has been important in the defensive unit. Despite conceding twice in the first half against Calicut when the preview judged there was little more he could have done, Satyajit produced interventions that kept Kombans within reach against the Boasso-Maximiliano Argentine duo, and the piece states his performance will be decisive against Kannur’s star-studded attacking unit spearheaded by Asier Gomes.
The Super League Kerala 2026 fixture between Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC and Kannur Warriors FC is scheduled for 4 October 2026 at the Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium; viewers across India can watch digitally on ZEE5 with linear coverage on Unite8 Sports, and viewers in the UAE can follow the action on Etisalat. For ongoing updates, the source recommends following Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, downloading the Khel Now Android App or IOS App, and joining their communities on Whatsapp & Telegram.