Group B throws up a lopsided contest on Wednesday, as Army Red, unbeaten so far this tournament, take on a Baghpat FC side that’s lost every match played and shipped goals at an alarming rate. On paper this looks like one of the more one sided fixtures of the round, though Baghpat will simply be looking for any sign of improvement at this stage.
Match Details: Army Red vs Baghpat FC Kickoff Information
Here’s the essential information before kickoff tonight.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Durand Cup 2026, Group B |
| Date | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM IST |
| Group standing | Army Red 3rd, Baghpat FC 4th |
(Source: FootyStats)
For the full picture on how every group stands right now, FootballMint’s Durand Cup 2026 points table has the latest standings across all six groups.
Group B Durand Cup Standings Before Kickoff
Here’s exactly where things stand in Group B ahead of this fixture.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samaleshwari SC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Mohammedan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | Army Red | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Baghpat FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
(Source: Durand Cup)
Army Red have played just one match so far in the group, a win, and they’ll fancy the chance to build on that with a game in hand still to come. Baghpat FC, meanwhile, sit bottom of Group B without a point and with a goal difference already deep in negative territory.
Army Red Form: Unbeaten and Defensively Solid
Army Red’s numbers so far in this tournament make for encouraging reading, particularly at the back.
- Overall record this Durand Cup: 1 win from 1 match played, with a 1-0 victory as their biggest win so far.
- Zero goals conceded in the competition, giving them the tournament’s cleanest defensive record among Group B sides.
- Average goals scored per match: 0.5.
- Longest run without a loss currently stands at 1 match, reflecting their perfect start.
(Source: FootyStats)
That clean sheet record stands out immediately. Army Red haven’t been prolific in front of goal, but keeping things tight at the back has been the foundation of their start to the campaign.
Baghpat FC Form: A Difficult Start to the Campaign
Baghpat FC’s numbers tell a much tougher story heading into this one.
- Overall record this Durand Cup: 0 wins from 2 matches, both defeats, both away from home.
- Conceding at an average of 4 goals per match, the worst defensive return of any side in this fixture.
- Longest losing streak currently stands at 2 matches, meaning they’ve lost every game played so far.
- Biggest defeat so far reads 4-0, and they’ve failed to score in at least one of those matches.
(Source: FootyStats)
Those numbers point to a side still finding its feet at this level, and a daunting defensive record against an Army Red team that hasn’t conceded all tournament won’t make life any easier tonight.
Head to Head: First Meeting Between the Two Sides
There’s no prior competitive history between Army Red and Baghpat FC to draw on, with this set to be the first meeting between the two clubs. That means tonight’s game will be shaped entirely by current form rather than any past rivalry, and on that basis, the numbers lean heavily in Army Red’s favour.
Army Red Look to Extend Their Unbeaten Start Against a Struggling Baghpat FC Side
Army Red’s perfect defensive record so far in this Durand Cup gives them a clear platform heading into tonight’s Group B clash, while Baghpat FC arrive still searching for their first point and their first goal of note.
With no head to head history to lean on, current form points firmly toward a routine night for the home side, though Baghpat will simply want to show signs of fight after a difficult start to their campaign.
