Malappuram FC host Thrissur Magic FC at Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on 17 October 2026 in Round 4 of Super League Kerala, Khel Now’s preview said.
Where the teams stand
Malappuram are fifth with two points after two penalty defeats, including a last-minute loss to Thiruvananthapuram Kombans. Thrissur Magic are last with one point and are looking for their first win. Both sides have full squads available.
Players to watch
- Malappuram: striker Amadou Soukona, a French-Malian who has played in European football and for Indian clubs
- Thrissur Magic: midfielder Sergio Gil, who moved to Kerala after 12 years in Spanish football
What is at stake
Thrissur are seven points behind the teams at the top, so a defeat would leave them further adrift.
How to watch
The match is on Zee5 for streaming and Unite8 Sports for television in India.
Details are as reported by Khel Now. The result was not available when this article was written.
Image: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Kaloor, Kochi (file photo; the match is at Payyanad Stadium, Manjeri). Photo by Sanyam Bahga, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.