ISL 2024: The Kolkata match Derby found a new stage in the Indian Super League (ISL) when both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan were inducted into India’s top-tier football league. Kolkata Derby is regarded as one of the oldest football derbies in world football alongside Spanish classico (Real Madrid vs Barcelona), NorthWestern Derby ( Manchester United vs Liverpool) and River Plate vs Boca Juniors in Argentina.
What is Kolkata match derby?
Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, two football giants from the same city, have been fierce competitors since East Bengal’s establishment on August 1, 1920. Their clashes have defined Indian football for over a century, with each team representing different segments of Bengal’s population. The passion on both sides is unmatched, as losing to the other is considered unacceptable by their loyal fans.
East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan head to head records
The two teams have faced off 394 times over the past 100 years, with East Bengal holding the upper hand with 139 wins to Mohun Bagan’s 129. Their first meeting occurred in the semi-final of the Cooch Behar Cup in 1921, ending in a 0-0 draw. Mohun Bagan won the replay 3-0, while East Bengal claimed their first victory later that year in the final of the Khagendra Shield with a 2-1 win.
The rivalry truly heated up in the late 1930s as both teams started winning the Calcutta Football League. Mohun Bagan claimed their first league title in 1939, and East Bengal followed in 1942. The two teams then traded the league title between 1943 and 1946, firmly establishing their dominance in Bengal football.
ISL 2024: East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan live streaming
The East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan ISL Kolkata derby match will be live streamed on the JioCinema app and website. The live broadcast of the match will be available on the Sports18 channel.
