# ISL 2026-27: NorthEast United face Bengaluru FC in Guwahati _NorthEast United host Bengaluru FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Friday._ - Publisher: Apex Sports News (https://apexsportsnews.in) - Canonical URL: https://apexsportsnews.in/news/isl-2026-27-northeast-united-face-bengaluru-fc-in-guwahati - Author: Rohit, Sports writer (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/rohit) - Published: 2026-10-29T18:46:19.929Z - Section: Football - Topics: Indian Super League, NorthEast United FC, Bengaluru FC ## Summary Unbeaten NorthEast United FC will play Bengaluru FC in an ISL 2026-27 match in Guwahati. The sides last met in February 2026, drawing 1-1 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. ## Key takeaways - NorthEast United drew 0-0 with Odisha FC in their previous match. - Bengaluru FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-0, with Ryan Williams and Mihailo Perović scoring. - NorthEast United have conceded once in their first three games. - Bengaluru FC have scored five goals in their opening two matches. ## Article Unbeaten NorthEast United FC will take on Bengaluru FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 clash in Guwahati on Friday, with both sides looking to maintain their positive starts to the season. The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. IST at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. ## Recent form and key figures NorthEast United were held to a goalless draw by Odisha FC in their previous outing, while Bengaluru registered a 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC, with Ryan Williams and Mihailo Perović finding the net. NorthEast United have conceded just once in their first three games, making defensive organisation and composure in possession important against Bengaluru’s pressing approach. Bengaluru have scored five goals in their opening two matches. Goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh will be another key figure for the Highlanders. ## Coach quotes and team news NorthEast United head coach Juan Pedro Benali stressed that his team must approach every match with a winning mentality rather than prioritising defensive solidity. He also backed Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie to take the next penalty despite missing from the spot against Odisha. “I prefer to win 4-3. I don’t want 0-0. I want to win. If there is a penalty tomorrow, Alaaeddine Ajaraie will take it. There is no doubt about it,” Benali said on the eve of the match. Ajaraie had struck the post with a penalty deep into stoppage time against Odisha, denying NorthEast United a chance to secure all three points. ## Bengaluru outlook Bengaluru head coach Pep Muñoz acknowledged NorthEast United’s clear playing identity and tactical flexibility but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to exploit spaces while maintaining control. “They have an identity, some patterns that they like to create and a clear style of play,” Muñoz said, adding that Bengaluru were prepared to face either a back four or a back five. Midfielder Lalremtluanga Fanai said the team must remain focused on the next challenge despite their unbeaten start. “We need to focus on the next game. It’s not about losing or winning; we want to keep going and show what we can do,” Fanai said. Munoz said his squad were in good spirits after having a break during Gameweek 3, while NorthEast United also have a healthy roster ahead of the contest. ## Head-to-head and club background The two sides last met in February 2026, playing out a 1-1 draw at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Braian Sánchez gave the hosts the lead before substitute Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia equalised for NorthEast United in the second half. NorthEast United Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Northeast India, that competes in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top flight of Indian football. The club was founded on 13 April 2014 during the inaugural season of Indian Super League. NorthEast United represents the 8 states of North East India, consisting of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Mizoram. ### Recent results and key figures | Team | Last result | Goals scored | Goals conceded | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | NorthEast United FC | 0-0 vs Odisha FC | Not stated | 1 | | Bengaluru FC | 2-0 vs Chennaiyin FC | 5 | Not stated | ### Related on Apex Sports News - [IFL 2026-27: Nagaland United set for debut against Real Kashmir](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ifl-2026-27-nagaland-united-set-for-debut-against-real-kashmir) - [ISL 2026-27: Vallejo equaliser earns FC Goa 1-1 draw with SC Delhi](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/isl-2026-27-vallejo-equaliser-earns-fc-goa-1-1-draw-with-sc-delhi) - [ISL 2026-27: Mohun Bagan hosts Chennaiyin at Salt Lake Stadium](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/isl-2026-27-mohun-bagan-hosts-chennaiyin-at-salt-lake-stadium) ### Sources - [Khel Now](https://khelnow.com/football/indian-football-isl-northeast-united-fc-vs-bengaluru-fc-player-battles) - [ianslive.in](https://ianslive.in/isl-2026-27-unbeaten-northeast-united-face-bengaluru-fc-test-in-guwahati--20261029175259) - [Wikipedia: 2015–16 Bengaluru FC season (background)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_Bengaluru_FC_season) - [Wikipedia: NorthEast United FC (background)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NorthEast_United_FC) - [Wikipedia: List of NorthEast United FC records and statistics (background)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NorthEast_United_FC_records_and_statistics) - [Photo: Footy2000, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bengaluru_FC_vs_NorthEast_United_on_22_February_2026.jpg) --- Source: Apex Sports News, https://apexsportsnews.in/news/isl-2026-27-northeast-united-face-bengaluru-fc-in-guwahati. 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