East Bengal FC lost to SESA FA 2-1 in Group B of National Group Stage of Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2025-26 at Reliance Corporate Park, Navi Mumbai on 22nd March.
For East Bengal FC, Shyamal Besra scored in 66′ while for SESA FA, Saish Gaunkar in 30′ and Likson Rebelo in 90+5′ scored the goals.
Earlier, in first leg, East Bengal FC played a 1-1 draw against SESA FA, lost to NorthEast United FC 2-0, Dempo SC 2-1, Punjab FC 2-1, Kerala Blasters FC 2-1.
In second Leg, the Red & Gold Brigade played a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters FC, lost to Punjab FC 4-2, Dempo SC 2-1.
East Bengal FC will next face NorthEast United FC on March 24, 2026.
They finished second behind Diamond Harbour FC at Zonal Group Stage with 12 points from 5 matches. East Bengal FC defeated Bidhannagar MSA 3-0, United SC 6-2, Rajasthan United FC 1-0, Mohun Bagan SG 1-0, lost to Diamond Harbour FC 1-0
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 FC Starting XI:
Julfikar, Mask, Prajjal, Shanu, Sonam, Ananthu, Anin, Guite, Romin, Robert, Harshal
Picture Courtesy: East Bengal Media
