East Bengal FC secured the Indian Ladies’s League (IWL) 2025-26 championship with two matches remaining after a 2-0 win over Nita Soccer Academy on Tuesday in Kolkata.
Following Matchday 12, East Bengal sit atop the standings with 33 factors, adopted by Sethu FC with 23 factors and Kickstart FC Karnataka with 19 factors. Nita Soccer Academy and Gokulam Kerala FC are degree on 16 factors, whereas SESA Soccer Academy occupy eighth place with three factors, in keeping with an All India Soccer Federation (AIFF) assertion.
East Bengal dominated the match from the outset, taking the lead within the twenty fifth minute when Soumya Guguloth scored, receiving an extended cross from centre-back Ashalata Devi. Sustaining a 1-0 lead at half-time, East Bengal prolonged their benefit within the sixty fifth minute after Fazila Ikwaput’s cross enabled Soumya to dribble previous a defender, around the goalkeeper, and rating her second purpose. The crew continued to strain, with Sulanjana hitting the crossbar late in stoppage time.
Nita FA’s Nishima Kumari obtained a yellow card within the 72nd minute. To handle the closing levels, East Bengal made substitutions, changing Fazila and Resty Nanziri with Rubina Khatun and Shrabani Murmu in stoppage time. Soumya Guguloth was named Participant of the Match for her brace.
Gokulam Kerala FC received 1-0 towards Sribhumi Soccer Membership on the East Bengal Floor, with Emueje Ogbiagbevha scoring within the forty second minute. Sribhumi pushed for an equaliser within the second half however couldn’t breach Gokulam Kerala’s defence. Hosts obtained yellow playing cards for Toijam Thoibisana Chanu and Mousumi Murmu late within the recreation. Gokulam Kerala launched substitutes Priyanka Kashyap and Priyadharshini in stoppage time to protect the lead. Emueje Ogbiagbevha was awarded Participant of the Match.
On the Nationwide Centre of Excellence, Sethu FC and SESA Soccer Academy performed out a 1-1 draw. Sethu took an early lead within the ninth minute by means of S Lynda Kom, whereas SESA fought again within the second half with Maurine Achieng scoring within the 59th minute. Regardless of efforts from each side, the match remained degree. Maurine Achieng was named Participant of the Match.
Kickstart FC Karnataka claimed a slender 1-0 victory over Garhwal United FC. Aruna Bag scored the one purpose simply earlier than half-time within the forty first minute. Though Garhwal United pressed for an equaliser within the second half, Kickstart’s defence held agency. Substitutions had been made to keep up the lead, with Ningthoujam Roni Devi and Laishram Naotombi Devi approaching late. Aruna Bag was awarded Participant of the Match.