East Bengal FC defeated United SC 6-2 in Group D of Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2026 Zonal Group Stage. Earlier in the season, on January 16, 2026, United SC won the regional qualifiers encounter 1-0.
For East Bengal FC, Debojit Roy (2′), Rapgay Lepcha (15′), Ananthu N.S. (62′), Romin Golder, Shilajit Santra (76′), Phung Hang Subba (88′) scored the goals. While for United FC, Banbrata, Surojit pulled back two goals.
Earlier, East Bengal FC defeated Bidhannagar MSA 3-0.
Next, East Bengal will face Rajasthan United on February 04, Mohun Bagan SG on February 7 and Diamond Harbour FC on February 10.
In Regional Qualifiers, East Bengal FC finished on top with 12 points. Mohun Bagan also finished on same points, but on head to head, East Bengal finished on top. East Bengal FC lost to United SC 1-0, defeated Diamond Harbour FC 1-0, Victoria Sporting Club 3-1, Bengal Future Champs (IFA) 8-0 and Mohun Bagan SG 2-0.
East Bengal Starting XI:
Julfikar, Mask, Minal, Sonam, Lalnuntluanga, Ananthu, Romin, Ricky, Robert, Lepcha, Debojit
Picture Courtesy: East Bengal Media
