Kerala Blasters hosted Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League fixture on April 18, 2026. The match kicked off at 5:00 PM IST at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.
Kerala Blasters made a strong start. Nihal Sudeesh scored the first goal in the 12th minute. Vibin Mohanan followed up with a second goal in the 36th minute.
Jamshedpur FC struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match. In a critical moment, Stephen Eze received a red card in the 85th minute. This left Jamshedpur with ten players on the field.
The victory was crucial for Kerala Blasters. They were positioned 11th on the table after ten games before this win. Coach Ashley Westwood noted that they had four points from three games prior to this match.
The result sees Jamshedpur FC drop valuable points in the title race. They will face Chennaiyin FC in their next match on April 25.
Fans could watch the action live on Sony Sports Network and Fancode app. This match marked an important step for Kerala Blasters in their season campaign.