History, legacy and redemption will all be on the line as the final promises an enthralling battle of contrasting styles, in which Kerala’s attacking firepower will be tested against Services’ signature defensive discipline.
Kerala have been one of the most dominant sides in the tournament after topping Group B by ten points and carrying that momentum into the knockouts with emphatic wins. It defeated hosts Assam 3-0 in the quarter-finals, before producing a brutal 4-0 defeat of Punjab in the semi-finals.
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Santosh Trophy 2025-26 Latest Preview: Kerala faces Services in search of an eighth title
Kerala and Services will meet in the final of the 2025-26 Santosh Trophy at the Dhakuakhana Football Stadium in Assam on Sunday as both sides look for their eighth crown.
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