Nsungusi Jr. Effiong’s first-half brace guided Punjab FC to a commanding 2-0 win over Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, securing the Shers’ first victory of the ISL 2025-26 season.

The AIFF has released the ISL 2025–26 fixtures, with the season starting on February 14 and featuring 14 teams in a single-leg format. Mohun Bagan Super Giant face Kerala Blasters in the opener as the race for the title begins.

East Bengal FC showcased remarkable resilience and clinical finishing to storm into their third AIFF Super Cup final, defeating Punjab FC 3–1 on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. This victory marked their second final appearance of the season, following their narrow IFA Shield defeat to Mohun Bagan Super Giant earlier this year.

Punjab FC started their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Monday, October 27, 2025. The Shers controlled the match from start to finish, securing all three goals in the opening half to set the tone for a comprehensive win.

The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 is set to begin from October 25, 2025, with matches scheduled across two venues in Goa, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao and GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim. The tournament will go on till November 22, 2025, featuring a group stage format followed by semi finals and final. The competition features 16 teams divided into four groups of four each, with only the group winners advancing to the semi finals.

Punjab FC began their Durand Cup 2025 campaign with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC. Despite going behind to Joseph Olaleye’s strike, goals from Pramveer and Konsam Singh in the final minutes turned the game around in Kokrajhar.