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East Bengal Aims for Historic Start vs SC Delhi
21 Feb
Summary
- East Bengal secured a 3-0 victory in their opening match.
- New striker Youssef Ezzejjari scored a brace in his debut.
- SC Delhi lost their season opener 0-2 against Bengaluru FC.

East Bengal FC is set to clash with SC Delhi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, February 21, 2026. This Matchday 2 fixture of the ISL 2025-26 season sees East Bengal aiming for a strong start.
The Red & Gold Brigade, under coach Oscar Bruzon, are in high spirits after a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United. New star striker Youssef Ezzejjari made an immediate impact, scoring two goals in his debut. A win would mark East Bengal's best-ever start to an ISL season.
Conversely, Sporting Club Delhi experienced a difficult beginning to their campaign, losing their opening match 0-2 to Bengaluru FC. Coach Tomasz Tchorz faces the challenge of rallying his young squad against a formidable East Bengal side. Delhi will need to improve defensively and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
The match is scheduled to start at 5:00 P.M. IST and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on FanCode.




