Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Odisha FC 3-2, go top of ISL 2026/27
Synopsis
Twice pegged back by Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant refused to be denied — Lee Erwin's 88th-minute strike secured a 3-2 thriller at the Salt Lake Stadium and sent the Mariners to the top of the ISL 2026/27 table with 12 points from five games. It is the kind of nerve-and-resilience win that early title favourites are made of.
Key Takeaways
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Odisha FC 3-2 at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on 5 November 2026 .
Dejan Drazic scored twice ( 47' and 74' ); Lee Erwin struck the winner in the 88th minute .
Mahmoud Eid ( 51' ) and Everton ( 79' ) equalised twice for Odisha FC .
Mohun Bagan go top of the ISL 2026/27 table with 12 points from five games .
Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis ' side enter the international break as league leaders.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) edged Odisha FC 3-2 in a pulsating Indian Super League (ISL) 2026/27 encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, 5 November, to climb to the summit of the standings. The Mariners, twice pegged back by a tenacious Odisha side, found a dramatic winner deep in stoppage time to claim all three points.
How the Goals Fell
Dejan Drazic opened the scoring in the 47th minute, dancing through the Odisha backline after a precise through ball from Anirudh Thapa before finishing calmly with his left foot into the bottom corner past goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari. Odisha FC levelled swiftly — Mahmoud Eid tapped in a Nihal Sudhish cross in the 51st minute to make it 1-1.
Mohun Bagan restored their lead in the 74th minute through Drazic again. Lallianzuala Chhangte beat his man with slick footwork and whipped in a low cross, with Drazic completing his brace via a tap-in. Odisha drew level once more in the 79th minute — a deflection off Tekcham Abhishek Singh fell to Everton, who turned and curled a right-footed finish into the net to make it 2-2.
With the Salt Lake roaring, Lee Erwin had the final say in the 88th minute, drilling sharply into the bottom-left corner to seal a 3-2 victory for the Mariners.
Key Performances
Drazic was the standout performer, registering a brace and driving Mohun Bagan's attacking play throughout. Chhangte was consistently dangerous on the flank, while Thapa's incisive through ball for the opener underlined his creative influence in midfield. For Odisha, goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari made several sharp saves in the first half to keep the scoreline level at the break.
Table Standing and Significance
The victory takes Mohun Bagan Super Giant to the top of the ISL 2026/27 table with 12 points from five games under head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis. The Mariners head into the international break as the form side of the early season, unbeaten at the Salt Lake Stadium this campaign.
What Comes Next
Both sides now break for international duty before resuming ISL fixtures. For Mohun Bagan, maintaining top spot on their return will be the immediate target, while Odisha FC will need to address their inability to hold leads after twice drawing level. This was the second time in this season's ISL that a team has staged a comeback only to be undone in the final minutes — a pattern that could define the title race.
Point of View
Sharper opponents in the knockout rounds will punish them more severely than Odisha did. Dilmperis will want to tighten the defensive shape during the international break. Equally, Odisha's display — twice coming back against the league's best side — suggests they are more competitive than their points tally currently reflects, and they remain a side to watch in the second half of the season.
NationPress
5 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Odisha FC on 5 November 2026?
Mohun Bagan Super Giant won 3-2 against Odisha FC in an ISL 2026/27 match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 5 November. It was a dramatic contest in which the Mariners twice regained the lead before sealing the win in the 88th minute.
Who scored for Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the match?
Dejan Drazic scored twice, in the 47th and 74th minutes, while Lee Erwin struck the decisive third goal in the 88th minute. Drazic's first was set up by an Anirudh Thapa through ball, and his second came from a Lallianzuala Chhangte cross.
Who scored for Odisha FC against Mohun Bagan?
Mahmoud Eid equalised in the 51st minute with a tap-in from a Nihal Sudhish cross, and Everton drew Odisha level for the second time in the 79th minute with a right-footed curler after the ball deflected off Tekcham Abhishek Singh.
Where do Mohun Bagan stand in the ISL 2026/27 table after this result?
Mohun Bagan Super Giant lead the ISL 2026/27 table with 12 points from five games. They head into the international break as the top-placed side under coach Panagiotis Dilmperis.
Who is the head coach of Mohun Bagan Super Giant in ISL 2026/27?
Mohun Bagan Super Giant are managed by Panagiotis Dilmperis in the ISL 2026/27 season. Under his charge, the Mariners have taken 12 points from their opening five league games to sit at the top of the table.
