Group F throws up a genuinely open contest on Thursday, as Bodoland FC host FC1 Kashmir at home with both sides having contrasting starts to their Durand Cup campaigns behind them.
Bodoland arrive off the back of a heavy defeat despite a strong recent record overall, while FC1 head into this one having already beaten Karbi Anglong in their opener. With goals looking likely on both sides of the pitch, this has the makings of an entertaining group stage clash.
Match Details: Bodoland FC vs FC1 Kickoff Information
Here’s the essential information before kickoff tonight.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Durand Cup 2026, Group F |
| Date | Thursday, August 6, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:00 PM IST |
| Head to head | No previous meeting on record |
(Source: FootyStats)
For the full picture on how every group stands right now, FootballMint’s Durand Cup 2026 points table has the latest standings, and the Durand Cup 2026 fixtures guide covers every remaining date on the calendar.
Group F Durand Cup Standings Before Kickoff
Here’s exactly where things stand ahead of this fixture.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthEast United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 3 |
| 2 | FC1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Bodoland FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 |
(Source: Flashfootball)
Bodoland sit bottom of the group after a heavy opening defeat to NorthEast United, while FC1 head into this game level on points with the group leaders after their own opening win. That gap in early momentum makes this a big game for Bodoland to arrest a poor start.
Bodoland FC and FC1 Full Squad Lists
Both clubs have named strong squads for their Durand Cup 2026 campaigns.
Bodoland FC Squad
Head coach: Vikash Panthi
- Goalkeepers: Gachuiwo Tara, Birkhang Daimary
- Defenders: Pwilao Brahma, Sumit Choudhury, Didwm Hazowary, Subham Sarangi, Gaurav Singh, Sanjay Bhumij, Manabir Basumatary, Uttam Kujur, Urjoy Brahma, Norberto Emous, Maneshwar Mushahary
- Midfielders: Rituraj Mohan, Danial Daimary, Piyush Bhandari, Timothi Narzary, Situ Basumatary, Khanswrang Brahma, Pankaj Negi, Wanshwadame Diengdoh
- Forwards: Aron Thapa, Kaushik Daimari, Gwgwmsar Gayary, Siddharth Khichi, Mathias Kisku, Halicharan Narzary, Robinson Blandón, Robart Daimari, Nicodim Narjary
(Source: Official Club Website)
FC1 Kashmir Squad
- Goalkeepers: Nirdosh Sagotra, Aftab Ashraf
- Defenders: Sahil Mushtaq, Ikhlaq Fayaz, Zahid Yousif, Tsewang Rahula, Salman Lateef, Abdul Salha, Tetty Yoko
- Midfielders: Ahmad Dar, Shakir Sheikh, Abrar Ali Baba, Mousa Ahmed Qureshi, Talib Sheikh, Mohamad Ilyas, Mehran Dar, Basit Ali Khan, Burhan Sarwar Ahenger, Kamran Hameed
(Source: Official Club Website)
For the wider tournament picture on every club’s roster, FootballMint’s Durand Cup 2026 teams and squads guide covers all six groups.
Bodoland FC Recent Form and Season Stats
Despite sitting bottom of the group right now, Bodoland’s broader season numbers actually paint a more competitive picture than their opening Durand Cup result suggests.
- Recent record across all competitions: 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses in their last five matches.
- Home win percentage stands at 75%, a clear seasonal signal in their favour.
- Average goals scored at home: 1.75 per match.
- Average goals conceded at home: 1.25 per match.
- Clean sheets recorded in 50% of home matches this season.
(Source: FootyStats)
That home form is worth flagging given tonight’s fixture takes place on Bodoland’s own turf. Their opening Durand Cup result looks like an outlier against that broader home record, which suggests they could well bounce back strongly here.
What the Prediction Stats Suggest
The numbers point toward a game with goals at both ends.
| Market | Probability |
|---|---|
| Over 2.5 goals | 90% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 90% |
| Both teams to score | 60% |
| Combined goals per match | 3.00 |
(Source: FootyStats)
Those figures sit well above the league average for the tournament on both goals markets, and with Bodoland’s home scoring record factored in alongside FC1’s own attacking start to the group, this looks set up to be an open, entertaining contest rather than a cagey one.
Bodoland FC Look to Bounce Back at Home Against an FC1 Side Full of Early Confidence
Bodoland FC’s heavy opening defeat sits at odds with a strong home record across the wider season, and that contrast makes tonight genuinely hard to call. FC1 arrive full of confidence having already picked up a win in Group F, and with the stats pointing toward goals at both ends, this has the look of one of the more open fixtures of the round. Whoever finds the net first could well have the edge in what promises to be a lively Group F clash.
