Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Real Kashmir FC on Saturday in their second match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season in Srinagar.
The Deccan Warriors registered a 1-0 away victory against Rajasthan United FC in their season opener, while the Snow Leopards suffered a 3-1 defeat at home against league debutants Nagaland United FC.
Sreenidi Deccan down Rajasthan 1-0 to begin IFL 2026-27 season with a win away
Speaking ahead of the crucial encounter, head coach Antonio Rueda said: “Real Kashmir didn’t have the ideal start of the season, but they have always been a difficult opponent. For us, it was important to start the season with a win but that’s in the past now. Our entire focus now is on Real Kashmir FC, and we want to get our second win tomorrow.”
Veteran midfielder Brandon Vanlalremdika, meanwhile, highlighted the positive impact of the opening victory on the team’s morale, saying: “It was a good feeling to start the season with a win, and it has boosted the morale of the team. But we must stay focused and keep this momentum going into tomorrow’s match.”
The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 pm at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar.
