East Bengal kicks-off its Durand Cup campaign against Indian Air Force FT on July 29 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
East Bengal is in Group A and has been paired with arch-rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Indian Air Force FT and Downtown Heroes FC.
East Bengal’s group stage will end with a Kolkata Derby against Mohun Bagan, a repeat of last year’s final where the Red and Gold lost 1-0 against the Mariners.
East Bengal’s Durand Cup 2024 group-stage schedule
No. | Match | Date | Time | Venue |
1 | East Bengal FC vs Indian Air Force FT | 29.07.2024 | 7 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
2 | East Bengal FC vs Downtown Heroes FC | 07.08.2024 | 7 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
3 | Mohun Bagan SG vs East Bengal FC | 18.08.2024 | 7 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
What is East Bengal’s record in the Durand Cup 2024?
East Bengal is the second-highest winner of the prestigious Durand Cup with 16 titles.
The Red and Gold first won the prestigious trophy in 1951 after a 2-1 win against Rajasthan Armed Constabulary.
They last won the cup in 2004 after beating arch-rival Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the final.
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