NorthEast United FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1–0 in Match 5 of the MG Indian Super League (ISL) 2026–27 season on October 12, 2026, in Guwahati. Substitute Jithin M.S. scored the decisive goal in the 90+2nd minute, securing all three points for the Highlanders in their opening match.
The closely contested encounter remained goalless until stoppage time, with both teams creating opportunities and hitting the woodwork.
NorthEast United FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant Match Highlights
NorthEast United FC started aggressively, creating an opportunity in the opening minute, but Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith reacted quickly to prevent an early breakthrough.
Mohun Bagan responded in the ninth minute when Lee Erwin struck the woodwork from a set-piece opportunity.
Both teams continued searching for the opening goal, but the first half ended 0–0.
Jithin M.S. Makes the Difference
NorthEast United introduced Jithin M.S. for Asheer Akhtar at the beginning of the second half. Mohun Bagan also made an attacking change, replacing Chhangte with Manvir Singh.
Goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh produced important saves as Mohun Bagan increased the pressure.
In the 59th minute, Mohun Bagan brought on Liston Colaco and Miguel Figueira, replacing Sahal Samad and Lee Erwin.
NorthEast United responded by introducing Parthib Gogoi and Nikola for Macarton Nickson and Ethyan Gonzalez.
Jithin threatened in the 71st minute, but Mehtab Singh intervened. Alaeddine Ajaraie later found the net with a long-range effort, only for the goal to be disallowed for offside.
Mohun Bagan nearly scored in the 87th minute when Suhail Bhat’s effort struck the woodwork following a cross from Liston Colaco.
Jithin’s 90+2nd-Minute Winner Secures Three Points
With five minutes of additional time announced, NorthEast United launched another attack.
Vishal Kaith saved the initial attempt, but the rebound came off the post and fell to Jithin M.S., who reacted quickly to score in the 90+2nd minute.
The goal secured a memorable home victory for NorthEast United FC and handed Mohun Bagan Super Giant a defeat in their opening ISL fixture.
MG ISL 2026–27 Match 5 Result and Next Fixtures
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | MG Indian Super League 2026–27 |
| Match | Match 5 |
| Date | October 12, 2026 |
| Fixture | NorthEast United FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
| Final Score | NorthEast United FC 1–0 Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
| Goal Scorer | Jithin M.S. (90+2′) |
| Venue | Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati |
| Winning Team | NorthEast United FC |
| Mohun Bagan SG Next Match | Sporting Club Delhi vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant – October 16, 2026, 7:30 PM IST, JLN Stadium, New Delhi |
| NorthEast United FC Next Match | NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters FC – October 18, 2026, 7:30 PM IST, Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati |
Next Matches: Mohun Bagan SG and NorthEast United FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Sporting Club Delhi on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST. The fixture will be played at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
NorthEast United FC will return to action against Kerala Blasters FC on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST, at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati.
The NorthEast United FC versus Kerala Blasters FC encounter will be particularly interesting for Malayalam football fans following the Highlanders’ winning start.
Stay tuned to Kerala TV for MG ISL 2026–27 match results, upcoming fixtures, Kerala Blasters FC updates and Indian football news.
