Sikkim Football Association

SFA A DIVISION S-LEAGUE 2026

MATCH REPORT

⚽ MATCH NO. 44

Kick-off: 11:00 AM

NORTHERNERS FC 4 – 1 HOWLERS FC

Northerners FC secured a convincing 4–1 victory over Howlers FC in Match No. 44 of the SFA A Division S-League.

Howlers FC took the lead early through Sokta Hushan (Jersey No. 16) in the 8th minute. Northerners FC responded strongly, with Karma Topden Bhutia (Jersey No. 10) finding the net just 35 seconds into the match.

Northerners FC continued their attacking momentum as Nikesh Gurung (Jersey No. 8) scored in the 26th minute. They extended their lead in the second half through Pranay Rai (Jersey No. 27) in the 73rd minute, followed by Kenjay Namgyal Lepcha (Jersey No. 14) in the 86th minute.

⚽ GOAL SCORERS

Northerners FC

* ⚽ Karma Topden Bhutia – 35 seconds
* ⚽ Nikesh Gurung – 26’
* ⚽ Pranay Rai – 73’
* ⚽ Kenjay Namgyal Lepcha – 86’

Howlers FC

* ⚽ Sokta Hushan – 8’

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⚽ MATCH NO. 45

Kick-off: 2:30 PM

SANG MUSTANG FC 3 – 0 RED PANDA FC

Sang Mustang FC produced a strong performance to register a 3–0 victory over Red Panda FC in Match No. 45.

Prakash Chettri (Jersey No. 9) opened the scoring in the 5th minute, giving Sang Mustang FC an early advantage. Phung Hang S***a (Jersey No. 11) doubled the lead in the 20th minute.

Prakash Chettri struck again just before half-time in the 44th minute, completing his brace and putting Sang Mustang FC firmly in control.

Red Panda FC were unable to find a response in the second half as Sang Mustang FC held on to secure a comfortable 3–0 win.

⚽ GOAL SCORERS

Sang Mustang FC

* ⚽ Prakash Chettri – 5’
* ⚽ Phung Hang S***a – 20’
* ⚽ Prakash Chettri – 44’

Red Panda FC

* No goals

🏁 FULL-TIME RESULTS

Match 44: Northerners FC 4–1 Howlers FC
Match 45: Sang Mustang FC 3–0 Red Panda FC

Huge congratulations to Mr. Chewang Thendup Bhutia and Mr. Karma Yogel on being honoured on the occasion of National Sports Day in recognition of their invaluable contribution to sports.
The Sikkim Football Association sincerely thanks the Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sikkim, for recognizing and honouring their dedication and service to the sporting community.
Wishing them continued success and many more achievements.

SFA 'A' Division S-League 2026
Match Report – Match No. 43
Gangtok Himalayan SC 0–1 Dzongri FC
Scorer:
Dzongri FC: RINCHEN TAMANG — 86th minute (Jersey No. 22)
Match Summary
Dzongri FC secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Gangtok Himalayan SC in Match No. 43 of the SFA 'A' Division S-League 2026.
The match remained goalless for most of the game, with both teams showing strong defensive organisation and creating opportunities without finding the breakthrough.
The decisive moment came in the 86th minute, when Rinchen Tamang (Jersey No. 22) found the back of the net for Dzongri FC. His late goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Gangtok Himalayan SC pushed forward in the closing stages in search of an equaliser, but Dzongri FC held firm to secure all three points.
Final Score
GANGTOK HIMALAYAN SC 0–1 DZONGRI FC
Goal:
⚽ 86' – Rinchen Tamang (No. 22), Dzongri FC

Honoured to attend the Grassroots Play Day League – Blue Cubs Programme, organised by the Khelum Foundation under the aegis of the Sikkim Football Association (SFA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) at Tashi Namgyal Academy Ground, from 22 August to 12 September 2026.
The Blue Cubs Programme is a wonderful initiative to promote grassroots football, nurture young talent, and inspire the next generation of footballers in Sikkim. Best wishes for the continued success of this initiative.

⚽ SFA A DIVISION S-LEAGUE 2026

MATCH REPORT – MATCH NO. 41

Sikkim Brotherhood FC 1 – 3 Sikkim Police FT

Sikkim Police FT secured a convincing 3–1 victory over Sikkim Brotherhood FC in Match No. 41 of the SFA A Division S-League.

Sikkim Police FT took the lead in the 24th minute, with John Tshering Lepcha (Jersey No. 7) finding the back of the net. Sikkim Brotherhood FC responded after halftime, as Soraisam Dhanachandra Singh (Jersey No. 17) equalised in the 50th minute.

Sikkim Police FT regained the lead in the 63rd minute through Mingma Tshering Lepcha (Jersey No. 4). John Tshering Lepcha then completed his brace in 90+3 minutes, sealing all three points for Sikkim Police FT.

⚽ Goal Scorers

Sikkim Brotherhood FC – 1

* No. 17 – Soraisam Dhanachandra Singh — 50’

Sikkim Police FT – 3

* No. 7 – John Tshering Lepcha — 24’
* No. 4 – Mingma Tshering Lepcha — 63’
* No. 7 – John Tshering Lepcha — 90+3’

Match Report – Match No. 40

SFA A Division S-League 2026

RED PANDA FC 2 – 2 NORTHERNERS FC

Red Panda FC and Northerners FC played out an entertaining 2–2 draw in Match No. 40 of the SFA A Division S-League.

Red Panda FC took an early lead through Yakup Biswakarma (Jersey No. 9), who found the back of the net in the 12th minute. They doubled their advantage just before half-time when Nehal Mangar (Jersey No. 11) scored in the 43rd minute, giving Red Panda FC a 2–0 lead at the break.

Northerners FC came back strongly in the second half. Choden Lepcha (Jersey No. 15) pulled one back in the 56th minute, before Roman Lepcha (Jersey No. 12) completed the comeback with an equaliser in the 72nd minute.

Despite both sides pushing for a winner, neither team could find the decisive goal, and the match ended 2–2.

Goal Scorers

Red Panda FC

* ⚽ Yakup Biswakarma — 12’
* ⚽ Nehal Mangar — 43’

Northerners FC

* ⚽ Choden Lepcha — 56’
* ⚽ Roman Lepcha — 72’

Full Time: Red Panda FC 2–2 Northerners FC

SFA A Division S-League 2026 – Match Report

Match No. 38

Time: 11:00 AM

HOWLERS SPORTING SINGTAM 3 – 8 SIKKIM BOYS FC

Howlers Sporting Singtam – 3

* Sandeep Darjee (Jersey No. 45) – 9’
* Sandeep Darjee (Jersey No. 45) – 57’
* Sandeep Darjee (Jersey No. 45) – 63’

Sikkim Boys FC – 8

* Pranit Tamang (Jersey No. 8) – 7’
* Ngawang Chimey Bhutia (Jersey No. 11) – 36’
* Ngawang Chimey Bhutia (Jersey No. 11) – 37’
* Dipen Rai (Jersey No. 14) – 45’
* Pranit Tamang (Jersey No. 8) – 58’
* Prayash Gurung (Jersey No. 9) – 77’
* Prayash Gurung (Jersey No. 9) – 80’
* Prayash Gurung (Jersey No. 9) – 83’

Match Summary:
Sikkim Boys FC secured an impressive 8–3 victory over Howlers Sporting Singtam. Pranit Tamang opened the scoring in the 7th minute, while Sandeep Darjee responded for Howlers Sporting Singtam in the 9th minute. Ngawang Chimey Bhutia scored twice in quick succession, followed by Dipen Rai and Pranit Tamang. Sandeep Darjee completed his hat-trick, while Prayash Gurung sealed the victory with a late hat-trick.

Final Score: Howlers Sporting Singtam 3–8 Sikkim Boys FC

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Match No. 39

Time: 2:30 PM

SANG MUSTANG FC 6 – 1 DZONGRI FC

Sang Mustang FC – 6

* Phung Hang S***a (Jersey No. 11) – 5’
* Biswa Kumar Darjee (Jersey No. 20) – 12’
* Pratap Kumar Tamang (Jersey No. 17) – 16’
* Sanskar Dulal (Jersey No. 19) – 29’
* Sangay Dundal Bhutia (Jersey No. 18) – 54’
* Biswa Kumar Darjee (Jersey No. 20) – 61’
* Phung Hang S***a (Jersey No. 11) – 90+3’

Dzongri FC – 1

* Pshojha Lepcha (Jersey No. 11) – 87’ (Penalty)

Match Summary:
Sang Mustang FC dominated the match and secured a convincing 6–1 victory over Dzongri FC. Phung Hang S***a opened the scoring in the 5th minute, followed by goals from Biswa Kumar Darjee, Pratap Kumar Tamang and Sanskar Dulal. Sangay Dundal Bhutia and Biswa Kumar Darjee added further goals in the second half. Dzongri FC pulled one back through Pshojha Lepcha from the penalty spot in the 87th minute, before Phung Hang S***a completed his brace in stoppage time.

Final Score: Sang Mustang FC 6–1 Dzongri FC

Matchday Results

Match No. 38: Howlers Sporting Singtam 3–8 Sikkim Boys FC
Match No. 39: Sang Mustang FC 6–1 Dzongri FC

SFA A Division S-League 2026

Match Reports

Match No. 36

Sikkim Police FT 0–1 Sikkim Aakraman FC
Kick-off: 11:00 AM

Final Score:
Sikkim Police FT — 0
Sikkim Aakraman FC — 1

Goal Scorer:

* Gurung — Jersey No. 20, 40’ (Penalty)

Sikkim Aakraman FC secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Sikkim Police FT, with Gurung converting a penalty in the 40th minute to score the only goal of the match.

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Match No. 37

Sikkim Brotherhood FC 3–2 Gangtok Himalayan FC
Kick-off: 2:30 PM

Final Score:
Sikkim Brotherhood FC — 3
Gangtok Himalayan FC — 2

Sikkim Brotherhood FC Goal Scorers:

* Nairendra Chettri — Jersey No. 11, 15’
* Akash Sundas — Jersey No. 5, 21’
* Soraisam Dhanachandra Sing — Jersey No. 17, 25’

Gangtok Himalayan FC Goal Scorers:

* Bevek S***a — Jersey No. 16, 35’
* Jasman Gurung — Jersey No. 23, 64’

Sikkim Brotherhood FC claimed a 3–2 victory over Gangtok Himalayan FC in an exciting encounter. Brotherhood FC built an early three-goal lead through Nairendra Chettri, Akash Sundas and Soraisam Dhanachandra Sing. Gangtok Himalayan FC fought back with goals from Bevek S***a and Jasman Gurung, but Brotherhood FC held on to secure all three points.