IWL 2025-26: East Bengal win the trophy while Sribhumi and SESA are relegated; Complete list of awards


The 2025-26 Indian Women’s League season concluded on Monday as champions East Bengal FC wrapped up with a 2-0 win against Sribhumi Football Club at the East Bengal Ground, while Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Nita Football Academy at the same venue.

At the National Center of Excellence, Kickstart FC, Karnataka and Sethu FC played out a 1-1 draw, while Garhwal United FC recorded a 3-1 win against Sesa Football Academy.

While East Bengal had already secured the title with a match, Garhwal United FC managed to avoid relegation with the victory over Sesa. Sribhumi, meanwhile, will drop to IWL 2 next season along with Sesa FA.

IWL 2025-26 list of awards

Best striker

Fazila Ikwaput – East Bengal (19 goals)

Best defender

Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam-Sethu FC

Best midfielder

Sanfida Nongrum-Garhwal United FC

Best goalkeeper

Panthoi Chanu Elangbam – East Bengal

Published on May 18, 2026



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