Namdhari SC defeated Real Kashmir FC 1-0 on March 25, 2026, at TRC Stadium in Srinagar, marking their first win of the Indian Football League 2025-26 season.
Seilenthang Lotjem scored the decisive goal, while Niraj Kumar earned the Man of the Match award for his performance. With this victory, Namdhari SC climbed to sixth place in the league standings, now boasting six points from five matches.
In contrast, Real Kashmir FC remains in ninth place, having only two points from five matches. This loss continues a troubling trend for Real Kashmir, who have yet to secure a win this season.
Both teams made adjustments to their lineups, with Real Kashmir making two changes and Namdhari SC one. Prior to this match, Namdhari SC had drawn their last game against Sreenidi Deccan, while Real Kashmir faced a 0-1 defeat to Rajasthan United.
Historically, Namdhari SC has had the upper hand, winning three of their four previous encounters against Real Kashmir FC. This latest victory adds to their dominance in head-to-head matchups.
As the season progresses, observers will be keen to see if Namdhari SC can build on this momentum, while Real Kashmir FC will need to regroup quickly to avoid further setbacks.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes in strategy for Real Kashmir FC moving forward.
