East Bengal FC crushed Mohammedan SC 7-0 in the Kolkata derby, recording their biggest-ever win and equalling the ISL’s highest margin. Anwar Ali scored a brace as the Red and Gold Brigade dominated throughout to climb to fourth in the standings.

Kolkata: East Bengal FC delivered a historic performance in the Kolkata derby, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 7-0 in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday.

This emphatic win marks the largest victory margin in history between the two sides and is also the joint highest margin in ISL history, equalling FC Goa’s 7-0 win over Mumbai City FC in 2015.

The result saw the Red and Gold Brigade climb to fourth in the standings with 11 points from six matches, while Mohammedan SC remain near the bottom, without opening their account in five matches. Anwar Ali was adjudged the Player of the Match for his commanding display, including a brace.

East Bengal made a blistering start, asserting dominance in the opening minutes. Their early pressure paid off in the sixth minute when centre-back Anwar Ali unleashed a long-range left-footed strike from the left flank, Mohammedan keeper Padam Chettri missed the ball and it found the bottom-right corner, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.