IFL 2025-26: Rajasthan United vs Chanmari FC — final-day pride on the line
Synopsis
With the title race settled above them, Rajasthan United and Chanmari FC meet in a final-day clash that still carries real stakes — Chanmari can leapfrog Rajasthan in the standings with a win, while the Desert Warriors are chasing their first Championship Phase victory. Two teams, two targets, one match left.
Key Takeaways
Rajasthan United FC host Chanmari FC in their IFL 2025-26 season finale at the Namdhari Football Stadium, Sri Bhaini Sahib on Tuesday.
Rajasthan are fourth with 17 points ; Chanmari are sixth on 14 points and can draw level with a win.
Rajasthan won the earlier group-stage meeting 2-0 , with goals from Meitei and Soukouna .
Gerard Artigas (4 goals) and Lalruatsanga (4 goals) are the key attacking threats for their respective sides.
Both teams arrive on the back of defeats — Rajasthan lost 2-4 to Shillong Lajong; Chanmari fell 1-2 to Sreenidi Deccan.
Rajasthan United FC and Chanmari FC meet in the final fixture of their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 campaign at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. Though the title race is settled above them, both sides carry genuine motivation into the closing chapter of a demanding Championship Phase.
Standings and What Is at Stake
Rajasthan United sit fourth in the table with 17 points, a position they cannot improve upon — third-placed Sreenidi Deccan are eight points clear. Chanmari FC, the Mizoram-based outfit, are sixth on 14 points, level with Dempo SC. A win on Tuesday would lift Chanmari to 17 points, drawing them level with Rajasthan, and their superior head-to-head record could ultimately push them above the Desert Warriors in the final standings.
Previous Meeting and Recent Form
The two sides met earlier in the group stage, with Rajasthan United claiming a comfortable 2-0 victory through goals from Pangambam Naoba Meitei and Amadou Soukouna. Both teams arrive at this fixture on the back of defeats. Rajasthan suffered a 2-4 reverse against Shillong Lajong FC, while Chanmari fell narrowly, 1-2, to Sreenidi Deccan. A win here would represent Rajasthan's first victory of the Championship Phase.
Rajasthan United's Key Threats
Gerard Artigas has been among Rajasthan's most consistent performers this season with four goals and is expected to spearhead the attack once more. Pangambam Naoba Meitei has contributed two goals and two assists from wide areas, and Thomyo Shimray's movement and pressing could prove important in unlocking Chanmari's defensive shape. At the back, Abdul Samed Ango and Shafeel PP will be charged with providing greater defensive solidity after conceding four in the previous outing.
Chanmari's Attacking and Midfield Options
Lalruatsanga remains Chanmari's primary danger man with four goals to his name this season. Central midfielders Lalthangliana and C. Lalmuanpuia are expected to provide the platform for attack while maintaining defensive cover. Defender Marlon De Almeida Rangel, who got on the scoresheet against Sreenidi Deccan, and Zothanpuia will look to keep the side compact as they chase an important three points.
What to Expect
With reduced pressure on both sides and clear incentives — Rajasthan chasing their first Championship Phase win, Chanmari hunting a standings climb — the match could open up into an entertaining, end-to-end contest. How both defences recover from recent high-scoring defeats will be a key subplot to watch as the IFL 2025-26 season draws to a close.
Point of View
Designed to inject late-season drama, has instead produced a dead-rubber feel for clubs already locked out of the top three. Rajasthan United's inability to win a single Championship Phase match despite finishing fourth overall raises questions about squad depth and rotation management. Chanmari's push for a standings improvement is admirable, but the head-to-head tiebreaker mechanism — rather than goal difference — as a potential differentiator is a detail most casual fans will miss. The IFL's growing regional spread, with Mizoram's Chanmari competing at this level, is genuinely encouraging; translating that into consistent results remains the challenge.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Rajasthan United vs Chanmari IFL 2025-26 match?
The match is scheduled for Tuesday at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib. It is the final fixture of the IFL 2025-26 season for both clubs.
What is at stake for Chanmari FC in this match?
Chanmari FC are sixth with 14 points and can climb to 17 points with a win, drawing level with fourth-placed Rajasthan United. Their superior head-to-head record against Rajasthan could then push them above the Desert Warriors in the final standings.
What was the result of the previous meeting between Rajasthan United and Chanmari FC?
Rajasthan United won the earlier group-stage encounter 2-0, with goals from Pangambam Naoba Meitei and Amadou Soukouna.
Who are the key players to watch in this fixture?
Gerard Artigas (four goals) leads Rajasthan's attack, supported by Pangambam Naoba Meitei. For Chanmari, Lalruatsanga (four goals) is the primary threat, with Marlon De Almeida Rangel also in form after scoring in the previous match.
Have Rajasthan United won any matches in the Championship Phase?
No. As of this fixture, Rajasthan United have not registered a single win in the Championship Phase, making Tuesday's match an opportunity to end that run before the season concludes.
