ISL 2026/27: Mohun Bagan Win 2-1, Punjab FC Score Late Winner

Mohun Bagan secured their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026/27 season with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over SC Delhi. After falling behind in the first half, the Kolkata giants struck twice within five minutes through Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira to claim all three points away from home.

Elsewhere, Punjab FC began their ISL campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Raphael Messi Bouli scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to seal the win with virtually the last kick of the game.

SC Delhi 1-2 Mohun Bagan: Erwin and Miguel Complete Comeback

Scorers: Lalrinliana Hnamte 23′ Lee Erwin 56′, Miguel Figueira 60′

Mohun Bagan produced a strong second-half performance to defeat SC Delhi 2-1 and register their first victory of the ISL 2026/27 season. The visitors recovered from a first-half deficit thanks to goals from Scottish striker Lee Erwin and Brazilian attacker Miguel Figueira in a decisive five-minute spell.

Bagan started brightly and looked dangerous in the opening stages. Miguel Figueira caused problems for the Delhi defence with a dangerous low cross, but Erwin was unable to reach the delivery. SC Delhi gradually found their rhythm, with Juan Pena and Rodriguinho testing Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith with efforts that required saves.

Lalrinliana Hnamte Gives SC Delhi the Lead

SC Delhi took the lead in the 23rd minute through Lalrinliana Hnamte, who finished calmly after an excellent forward pass from Manoj Mohammed. Hnamte beat the offside trap, controlled the ball with his chest and placed his finish beyond the advancing Kaith to put the hosts ahead.

The goal gave Delhi confidence, and they continued to take shots at goal as the first half progressed. However, Mohun Bagan had a significant opportunity to level the score just before the break. Erwin connected with a volley but sent his effort over the crossbar, leaving the visitors trailing at half-time.

Mohun Bagan Miss Chances Before Finding the Equaliser

Mohun Bagan continued to create opportunities after the restart but initially struggled to convert them. Anirudh Thapa was played through by Dejan Drazic, only to send his shot wide of the target.

SC Delhi also threatened to extend their advantage. Mohammed Aimen produced an impressive driving run through the middle before unleashing a shot, but Kaith responded with an excellent save to keep Bagan in the contest.

That stop proved important as Mohun Bagan soon found their equaliser. In the 56th minute, Thapa delivered a low cross from the right, which Rahul Bheke touched into Erwin’s path. The Scottish forward made no mistake from close range, finishing from approximately two yards to bring the visitors level at 1-1.

Miguel Figueira Scores the Winner for Mohun Bagan

Mohun Bagan completed their comeback in the 60th minute through Miguel Figueira. Apuia produced an impressive run through the centre of the pitch before slipping a pass into the Brazilian’s path.

Miguel took his opportunity brilliantly, curling the ball into the opposite bottom corner to give Bagan a 2-1 lead. The goal capped a remarkable turnaround, with the visitors scoring twice in a five-minute spell after trailing for much of the match.

SC Delhi pushed forward in search of an equaliser during the closing stages, but Mohun Bagan managed to protect their advantage. Sahal Abdul Samad, Liston Colaco and Manvir Singh also came close to adding another goal for the visitors late in the game.

Despite Delhi’s efforts, Mohun Bagan held on to secure their first victory of the season. The comeback highlighted the visitors’ ability to respond under pressure and make their attacking opportunities count in the second half.

Punjab FC 2-1 Odisha FC: Messi Bouli Strikes Twice

Scorers: Raphael Messi Bouli 1′, 90+5′ Thoiba Singh 15′

Punjab FC began their ISL 2026/27 campaign with a dramatic 2-1 win over Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Raphael Messi Bouli scored at both ends of the match’s decisive moments, opening the scoring in the first minute before netting a stoppage-time winner to secure all three points.

Punjab needed just 42 seconds to take the lead. A flowing move from the back ended with Muhammad Uvais delivering a precise low cross towards Bouli at the back post. The striker finished from close range into an open goal to give Punjab an early advantage.

The hosts used the momentum from their opening goal to put Odisha under pressure and created further opportunities through Alfred Planas. However, Odisha recovered and found an equaliser in the 15th minute.

Thoiba Singh Levels the Score for Odisha FC

Odisha FC drew level after Puitea delivered a corner that found Thoiba Singh unmarked inside the penalty area. Thoiba headed the ball into the bottom-left corner, leaving Punjab goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh with little chance of making a save.

The equaliser brought Odisha back into the contest, and the two sides continued to battle for control. Punjab looked to regain the lead through their attacking play, while Odisha remained dangerous from set-pieces.

Despite the chances at both ends, neither side managed to find another goal before half-time, leaving the score at 1-1 going into the break.

Punjab FC Waste Chances After Half-Time

Punjab FC created several promising opportunities in the second half but initially failed to convert them. Planas missed a significant chance when he sent a close-range volley wide after receiving a cross from Muhammad Suhail.

Diego Raposo also came close to restoring Punjab’s lead. Ricky Shabong played him through on goal, but Odisha goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari produced an outstanding save to deny the forward.

Odisha had an opportunity of their own in the 80th minute following another set-piece. Rahim Ali glanced Puitea’s corner towards Stephen Eze, whose header was blocked by Messi Bouli, preventing the visitors from taking the lead.

Raphael Messi Bouli Delivers a Stoppage-Time Winner

With the match appearing to be heading towards a draw, Punjab FC found a dramatic breakthrough in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Messi Bouli scored his second goal of the evening in the 90+5th minute, delivering a decisive finish with virtually the last kick of the game.

The late strike broke Odisha FC’s resistance and gave Punjab a winning start to their ISL campaign. Bouli’s early opener and last-gasp winner made him the decisive figure in a match in which Punjab created several opportunities but had to wait until the final moments to secure victory.

Punjab will take confidence from the result, particularly after their attacking display in the second half. Although Odisha showed resilience after conceding so early, they were ultimately unable to prevent Bouli from deciding the contest at the death.

ISL 2026/27: Key Takeaways From the Latest Matches

• Mohun Bagan secure their first win: The Kolkata side came from behind to defeat SC Delhi 2-1 away from home.
• Erwin and Miguel make the difference: The two forwards scored within five minutes of each other to complete Bagan’s comeback.
• SC Delhi start strongly but fall short: Lalrinliana Hnamte’s first-half goal put the hosts ahead, but they could not hold on to their advantage.
• Punjab FC begin with three points: Punjab defeated Odisha FC 2-1 in their opening match of the season.
• Messi Bouli delivers at both ends: The striker scored after just 42 seconds and then netted the decisive goal in the 90+5th minute.

Conclusion

The latest ISL 2026/27 fixtures delivered two exciting contests, with Mohun Bagan and Punjab FC both claiming 2-1 victories. Bagan overturned a first-half deficit against SC Delhi through goals from Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira, while Punjab FC relied on Raphael Messi Bouli’s brace to overcome Odisha FC in dramatic fashion.

Mohun Bagan will look to build on their comeback win as the season progresses, while Punjab FC can take encouragement from a successful opening match. With late goals, impressive individual performances and momentum-changing moments already shaping the second matchweek, the ISL campaign is off to an entertaining start.