Oil India FC vs Sporting Club Delhi: 2nd Semi-Final
Football fans in Duliajan and across Assam are set for an important knockout match as Oil India FC take on Sporting Club Delhi in the second semi-final of the 9th Oil India Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026.
The match is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at Nehru Maidan, Duliajan. The latest match poster shared for the fixture lists the kick-off time as 6:00 PM.
The winner will advance to the tournament final scheduled for October 3. The fixture is therefore one of the most important matches of the tournament for both teams.
The 2026 Oil India Gold Cup features teams from Assam, the Northeast and other parts of India. The tournament is organised by Oil India Limited under the technical guidance of the Assam Football Association.
Match detail
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Oil India FC vs Sporting Club Delhi |
| Tournament | 9th Oil India Gold Cup 2026 |
| Stage | 2nd Semi-Final |
| Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Time | 6:00 PM* |
| Venue | Nehru Maidan, Duliajan, Assam |
| Winner | Advances to the final |
| Final | October 3, 2026 |
*The latest match poster lists 6:00 PM. Earlier tournament schedule information listed 5:00 PM, so supporters should follow the latest organiser information for the final kick-off confirmation.
How Oil India FC Reached the Semi-Final
Oil India FC booked their place in the semi-final after defeating Kidderpore Sporting Club 2-0 in the quarter-final.
According to The Sentinel, Rituraj Mohan and Timothi Narzary scored one goal each as Oil India FC secured the victory in Duliajan.
That result gave the home side a place in the last four and set up the meeting with Sporting Club Delhi.
The result is also an important part of the match context because Oil India FC enter the semi-final after successfully negotiating their previous knockout game.
Sporting Club Delhi Reach the Last Four
Sporting Club Delhi also reached the semi-final through a strong quarter-final performance.
The All India Football Federation’s match centre records Sporting Club Delhi beating NorthEast United FC 3-1 in the Oil India Gold Cup at Nehru Maidan on September 29.
That result put Sporting Club Delhi into the second semi-final against Oil India FC.
The Delhi-based side will therefore arrive in the semi-final after a four-goal quarter-final match against NorthEast United FC.
Why This Semi-Final Is Important
This is a knockout match, which means there is no opportunity to collect points and continue into another league fixture.
The basic equation is straightforward:
Oil India FC win → Final
Sporting Club Delhi win → Final
The losing team will see its 2026 Gold Cup campaign end at the semi-final stage.
The tournament is scheduled to conclude with the final on October 3 at Nehru Maidan, Duliajan.
Oil India FC vs Sporting Club Delhi: Recent Road to the Semi-Final
The two teams have taken different routes through the knockout bracket.
Oil India FC
Oil India FC defeated Kidderpore SC 2-0 in the quarter-final.
Goals:
- Rituraj Mohan
- Timothi Narzary
The victory sent Oil India FC into the final four.
Sporting Club Delhi
Sporting Club Delhi defeated NorthEast United FC 3-1 in the quarter-final.
The AIFF match centre records the result at Nehru Maidan on September 29.
This means both semi-finalists arrive after wins in their respective quarter-finals.
Tournament Background
The Oil India Gold Cup has a long association with Duliajan football.
The tournament was launched in 2005, and the 2026 edition is its ninth. The competition returned for its eighth edition in 2025 after a gap.
The 2026 tournament began at the Nehru Maidan Sports Complex in Duliajan, with 14 teams participating from different parts of India and the Northeast.
The participating teams include clubs and teams from Delhi, Punjab, Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur, West Bengal and other parts of the Northeast.
This geographical mix makes the competition significant for local football supporters because teams from outside Assam are competing against established regional sides.
Teams Participating in the 2026 Tournament
The reported tournament lineup includes:
- 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
- Duliajan Football Academy
The tournament started with qualification and knockout rounds before moving into the quarter-finals and semi-finals. The final is scheduled for October 3.
Nehru Maidan Ready for Another Major Match
Nehru Maidan in Duliajan is the central venue for the 2026 Oil India Gold Cup.
For Oil India FC, playing in Duliajan gives the match an important local connection. However, the result will ultimately be decided on the field.
Sporting Club Delhi have already shown that they can compete against strong opposition in this tournament, while Oil India FC have also progressed through the knockout rounds.
Rather than predicting the result, the main question for supporters is which team can perform better during the 90-minute contest.
What Fans Should Know Before the Match
Supporters planning to watch the game should check the latest information from the tournament organisers before travelling.
The latest poster supplied for this match shows:
Oil India FC vs Sporting Club Delhi
October 1, 2026
6:00 PM
Nehru Maidan, Duliajan
Earlier tournament schedule information had listed the semi-final at 5:00 PM. Because the newer match graphic gives 6:00 PM, the latest organiser communication should be treated as the relevant timing unless another official update is issued.
What Happens After the Semi-Final?
The winner of Oil India FC vs Sporting Club Delhi will qualify for the Oil India Gold Cup 2026 final.
The final is scheduled for October 3 at Nehru Maidan, Duliajan.
The other semi-final is scheduled for September 30 and determines the opponent for the winner of this match.
That makes October 1 an important date in the tournament because the second finalist will be decided.
Final Takeaway
The Oil India FC vs Sporting Club Delhi semi-final brings together two teams that have already progressed through the knockout stage of the 9th Oil India Gold Cup.
Oil India FC reached the last four after a 2-0 victory over Kidderpore SC, with goals from Rituraj Mohan and Timothi Narzary. Sporting Club Delhi reached the same stage after defeating NorthEast United FC 3-1, according to the AIFF match centre.
The latest poster for the match lists the second semi-final for 6:00 PM on October 1, 2026, at Nehru Maidan, Duliajan.
With a place in the October 3 final at stake, the match is an important moment in the 2026 Oil India Gold Cup. Fans should rely on the latest organiser information for any last-minute changes to kick-off time or match arrangements.