2025–26 I-League 2
The 2025–26 I-League 2 is the 18th season of the I-League 2 since its establishment in 2008. It is also the 4th season as the third tier of the Indian football league system. The top two clubs will secure a place in the 2026–27 I-League season.
Team changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2024–25 season:
To I-League 2Relegated from 2024–25 I-League Promoted from 2024–25 I-League 3 Promoted from 2025–26 I-League 3
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From I-League 2Promoted to I-League Relegated to I-League 3
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Clubs
Bengaluru
Locations of I-League 2 clubs
| Club | State | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru United | Karnataka | Bengaluru | Bangalore Football Stadium | 8,400 |
| MYJ–GMSC | Mumbai | Maharashtra | Cooperage Ground | 5,000 |
| Delhi | Delhi | New Delhi | Ambedkar Stadium Chhatrasal Stadium |
35,000 16,000 |
| Karbi Anglong Morning Star | Diphu | Assam | KASA Stadium | 9,000 |
| NEROCA | Manipur | Imphal | Khuman Lampak Stadium | 35,285 |
| SAT | Kerala | Tirur | Payyanad Stadium | 30,000 |
| Sporting Goa | Goa | Panaji | Bambolim Stadium | 3,000 |
| Sporting Bengaluru | Karnataka | Bengaluru | Bangalore Football Stadium | 8,400 |
| United | West Bengal | Kalyani | Kalyani Stadium | 20,000 |
Personnel and sponsorship
| Club | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru United |  Nallappan Mohanraj
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Faiz Khan
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Hyve | Nimidia |
| Delhi | Yan Law
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 Stephen Acquah
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King Sports | PSSC |
| Sporting Bengaluru | Chinta Chandrashekar Rao
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Shankar Sampingiraj
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MS Sportswear | Fortunas News |
| Karbi Anglong Morning Star | ||||
| NEROCA | Gyan Moyon
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Sushil Meitei
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Vamos | |
| SAT | Cleofas Alex
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Unise
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Fly High | Fossil Petroleum |
| Sporting Goa | Armando Colaco
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Joel Colaco
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Six5Six | Models |
| MYJ–GMSC | ||||
| United |  Steve Herbots
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Tarak Hembram
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Trak-Only | Aahar Caterer |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to I-League |
| 2 | Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Karbi Anglong Morning Star | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | MYJ–GMSC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | NEROCA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | SAT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Sporting Bengaluru | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Sporting Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | I-League 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | I-League 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | I-League 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to I-League 3 |
| 13 | I-League 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: I-League 2 AIFF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored; 7) fair play ranking; 8) drawing of lots
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored; 7) fair play ranking; 8) drawing of lots
Fixtures and results
Results by games
Statistics
Top scorers
Hat-tricks
Discipline
Club discipline
Overall attendances
Attendances by home matches
See also
- Men
- 2025–26 Indian Super League (Tier I)
- 2025–26 I-League (Tier II)
- 2025–26 I-League 3 (Tier IV)
- 2025–26 Indian State Leagues (Tier V)
- 2026 Super Cup
- 2025 Durand Cup
- 2026 Reliance Foundation Development League
- Women
References
- ^ "Shillong Lajong, Delhi FC end their season with a goalless draw". www.sentinelassam.com. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC and MYJ-GMSC Qualify for 2025-26 I-League 2". www.sentinelassam.com. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Shetty, Chittu (4 October 2023). "MYJ-GMSC edges out Abbas Union FC to secure I-League 2 Promotion Spot". Football Counter.
- ^ "I-League 2: 'Invincible' Diamond Harbour crowned champions after draw vs Bengaluru United". www.sentinelassam.com. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2025.