The 9th OIL India Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026 enters an important knockout stage on Sunday, September 27, with two quarter-final matches scheduled at the Nehru Maidan Sports Complex in Duliajan, Assam.
According to the revised fixture shared for the tournament, Kidderpore SC of Kolkata will face hosts OIL India FC at 3:00 PM, while Punjab FC will meet ASUFII Football Academy of Manipur at 7:00 PM.
The two matches are part of the quarter-final stage, with the winners moving into the semi-finals. The tournament is scheduled to conclude with the final on October 3.
1. Kidderpore SC vs OIL India FC
Quarter-final — Match H
- Date: 27 September 2026
- Kick-off: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: Nehru Maidan Sports Complex, Duliajan
- Ground: Ground No. 1
- Stage: Quarter-final
- Competition: 9th OIL India Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026
The fixture poster you supplied lists Kidderpore SC, Kolkata vs OIL India FC, Duliajan as the afternoon quarter-final. The tournament itself is being organised by Oil India Limited under the technical guidance of the Assam Football Association and is being played at Nehru Maidan in Duliajan.
Why this match matters:
This is particularly significant for the home side, OIL India FC, because the club represents Duliajan in a tournament being hosted at its home venue. Kidderpore SC, meanwhile, represents Kolkata and is one of the 14 teams participating in this year’s competition.
The winner advances to the semi-final scheduled for 1 October at 6:00 PM, according to the fixture supplied by you.
2. Punjab FC vs ASUFII FA, Manipur
Quarter-final — Match I
- Date: 27 September 2026
- Kick-off: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Nehru Maidan Sports Complex, Duliajan
- Ground: Ground No. 1
- Stage: Quarter-final
This is the second quarter-final of the day.
There is useful 2026 background on this matchup. Punjab FC and ASUFII FA met during the 2025–26 Reliance Foundation Development League zonal stage. On 5 February 2026, Punjab FC defeated ASUFII FA 7–0, while on 14 February ASUFII FA drew 2–4 with Sudeva Delhi FC in the same competition.
However, that result should not be treated as a prediction for today’s Gold Cup match. The competitions, squads, circumstances and match conditions are different.
ASUFII FA also has a strong connection with the Northeast development football system. The team participated in the AIFF U-18 Elite League final round earlier in 2026, while Punjab FC is among the academies listed by AIFF for the 2026–27 accredited-academy list.
The winner of this quarter-final moves into the 30 September semi-final at 6:00 PM, according to your revised fixture.
Today’s complete schedule
| Time | Quarter-final | Venue |
| 3:00 PM | Kidderpore SC vs OIL India FC | Nehru Maidan, Duliajan |
| 7:00 PM | Punjab FC vs ASUFII FA | Nehru Maidan, Duliajan |
OIL India Gold Cup 2026 Tournament Background
The 9th edition of the OIL India Gold Cup began in Duliajan earlier this month. The tournament is organised by Oil India Limited under the technical guidance of the Assam Football Association, with teams from across India and the Northeast participating.
According to tournament coverage, 14 teams are taking part in the 2026 edition. The participating sides include Sporting Club Delhi, Shillong Lajong FC, Punjab FC, NorthEast United FC, Sudeva FC, CISF Football Team, Kidderpore SC, ASUFII Football Academy, NRL FA, Lenruol FC, ASEB Sports Club, OIL India FC, Naharkatia Sports Association and Duliajan Football Academy.
The competition began with qualifying matches at Mazgaon Playground before the main tournament moved to Nehru Maidan in Duliajan.
The opening main-round match saw ASUFII Football Academy defeat ASEB Sports Club 2–0, with W. John Singh receiving the Man of the Match award.
What Happens After Today’s Matches?
Today’s two quarter-finals are important because the results determine the next stage of the tournament.
The revised fixture shows the winner of Punjab FC vs ASUFII FA progressing to the September 30 semi-final, where they will meet the winner of Shillong Lajong FC vs Sudeva FC.
The winner of Kidderpore SC vs OIL India FC will advance to the October 1 semi-final against the winner of Sporting Club Delhi vs NorthEast United FC.
The final is scheduled for October 3 at 6:00 PM at Nehru Maidan Sports Complex, according to the revised fixture.
OIL India Gold Cup 2026 Today: Key Takeaway
September 27 is an important day in the OIL India Gold Cup 2026, with two quarter-finals scheduled in Duliajan.
The afternoon match between Kidderpore SC and OIL India FC begins at 3:00 PM, followed by Punjab FC vs ASUFII Football Academy at 7:00 PM.
With the tournament now at the knockout stage, every match carries greater importance because there is no league table to rely on once teams reach the quarter-finals. The winners will take another step toward the October 3 final.
For readers following football in Assam and the Northeast, today’s matches also underline Duliajan’s continuing role as a venue for competitive football and the OIL India Gold Cup’s place in the regional football calendar.