Match Report: Prayag United SC 1–0 Sudeva Delhi | I-League 2nd Division

Prayag United SC edged past Sudeva Delhi 1–0 in a tense I-League 2nd Division encounter on 9 May 2026. A solitary first-half goal proved enough for the Kolkata-based side to claim three crucial points in their promotion push.

Tight Affair from the Start

The match at the Kalyani Stadium was a closely fought battle, with both sides aware of the importance of the result. Prayag United started brightly, controlling midfield through Subhankar Dey. The breakthrough arrived in the 29th minute when forward Rohit Singh pounced on a defensive error, rounding Sudeva goalkeeper Arun Kumar before slotting into an empty net.

Sudeva Delhi struggled to create clear-cut chances, largely due to the disciplined defensive display from Prayag's backline, marshalled by centre-back Ankit Mukherjee. The visitors' best effort in the first half came from a long-range shot by Vishal Yadav that sailed over the bar.

Second Half Resilience

The second half saw Sudeva Delhi ramp up the pressure, with coach Shanmugam Venkatesh introducing attacking substitutes. Prayag United goalkeeper Debjit Majumder was called into action several times, producing a fine save to deny Arjun Singh in the 64th minute.

As the game wore on, Prayag United dropped deeper, inviting Sudeva forward. The visitors thought they had equalised in the 82nd minute when Sunil Kumar headed in from a corner, but the goal was disallowed for a push. In the end, Prayag held on for a gritty win.

Player of the Match

Rohit Singh (Prayag United) – His early goal proved decisive, and his tireless running up front kept Sudeva's defence busy throughout.

League Standings Impact

The victory moves Prayag United into fourth place in the I-League 2nd Division, now three points behind the promotion spots. Sudeva Delhi remain in sixth, nine points adrift of the leaders. Both sides will be back in action next weekend, with Prayag travelling to Bengaluru United and Sudeva hosting FC Bengaluru United.