Thrissur Magic FC to host Calicut FC in Super League Kerala Round 3 on October 10, 2026
Thrissur Magic FC will host Super League Kerala 2024 champions Calicut FC at the Corporation Stadium in Thrissur on 10 October 2026 in the Super League Kerala 2026. Calicut arrive with five points while Thrissur have one point and sit at the bottom of the group table.
The fixture is part of the Round 3 schedule of Super League Kerala 2026 and represents a contrast in form: Calicut have occupied the top positions for much of the campaign, whereas Thrissur are searching for a first win. Thrissur were awarded one point for a penalty loss and are enduring a winless run that continued from their sixth-place finish in Super League Kerala 2024. Calicut have collected one outright win and one penalty win to reach five points so far.
Both sides will be targeting three points for different reasons — Calicut to reclaim or consolidate their place at the summit and Thrissur to arrest their slide up the table. Calicut defeated the Kombans and Malappuram in their last two matches to build momentum. After yesterday’s win, Kannur Warriors took the top position from Calicut, a spot Calicut would seek to regain with a positive result in Thrissur.
Thrissur Magic will be without Bladimir Castro after he was shown a red card in their previous game against Forca Kochi FC following a derogatory gesture. Apart from Castro’s suspension, the report states that neither side has additional injury concerns or suspensions for the upcoming match.
Probable lineups published for the fixture list Thrissur Magic FC as: Kamaludheen A K (GK); Sandeep Santosh, Henry Plazas Mendoza, Abdul Samad P P, Senthamil S; Muhammed Basith P T, Lenny Rodrigues, Midulaj C K; Muhammed Jiyad, Anshid N A, Muhammed Shihas P M. Calicut FC are listed as: Mirshad Michu (GK); Lalnuntluanga Bawitlung, Andres Felipe Roa Soza, Manoj M, Muhammed Riyas; Kervens Belfort Fleury, Andres Ramiro Villalobos, Calwin Zola; Leo David, Maximiliano Urruti, Prasanth.
Thrissur’s midfield will look to Lenny Rodrigues for leadership; the report notes he is a former ISL Shield and Trophy winner with FC Goa and ATK Mohun Bagan and describes him as the link between the backline and the attacking unit who often acts as a deterrent to opponents penetrating their half. The piece adds that Lenny excelled last season in duels, created key chances by dispossessing opponents in the middle third, provided balls into the final third and contributed long-range shots, and that his experience will be important against a top team like Calicut despite not yet operating at his best this campaign.
Calicut’s primary attacking threat is identified as 23-year-old Brazilian striker Leo David, listed at 1.9 metres, who developed his professional career in Brazil and China and offers a strong aerial and penalty-area presence for set pieces and crosses. The preview recounts his equaliser in the Malabar derby against Malappuram FC, which brought the score level and sent the tie to penalties, where Calicut ultimately prevailed.
The Super League Kerala 2026 match between Thrissur Magic FC and Calicut FC kicks off on 10 October 2026 at the Corporation Stadium in Thrissur. Fans across India can watch Super League Kerala 2026 matches digitally on Zee5 and on linear television via Unite8 Sports, while viewers in the UAE can follow the action on Etisalat; for further updates the report advises following Khel Now on its social channels and apps, and joining its WhatsApp and Telegram communities.