Santosh Trophy 2025-26: Kerala and Meghalaya remain at the top after series of draws

In the 2025-26 Santosh Trophy season on Saturday, Kerala and Meghalaya remained joint top of Group B after all teams drew.

While all sides pick up one point each, Kerala and Meghalaya continue to occupy the respective top two spots in Group B, with four points each, followed by Railways and Services on two points, while Odisha and Punjab have one point each.

Kerala 1-1 Railways

Former champions Railways and Kerala shared the win in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Silapathar Football Stadium.

While Kerala took the lead in the 37th minute through an own goal by Railways defender Soibam Abhinash Singh, substitute Faseen PK scored the equalizer in the 80th minute.

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Punjab 3-3 Meghalaya

Three times behind, Punjab produced something extra to restore parity each time and hold Meghalaya to a 3-3 draw at the end of a pulsating match at the Dhakuakhana Football Stadium.

Meghalaya took the lead in the 34th minute when Owanijuh Pajuh scored to give them a half-time lead. But five goals were scored in the second half as Punjab leveled through Jagdeep Singh in the 61st minute. Baby Sunday Marngar put Meghalaya ahead again in the 70th but Himanshu Jangra restored parity just two minutes later.

Meghalaya did not give up and made it 3-2 in the 78th minute when Deibormame Tongper scored. No sooner had the cheers died down when Punjab struck for the third time in the 80th minute through substitute Harmanpreet Singh to eventually force a 3-3 draw.

Services 0-0 Odisha

Odisha and Services played out a goalless draw at the Silapathar Football Stadium.

The result helped Odisha open its account in the final round with the first point after losing the opener, leaving it fifth in the standings. Services has now moved up to two points from as many games and is fourth in the group.

Published on January 24, 2026