Fixtures

India I-League 01/10 13:30 7 Shillong Lajong FC vs Real Kashmir FC - View
India I-League 01/14 08:30 8 Real Kashmir FC vs Sreenidi Deccan - View
India I-League 01/19 08:30 9 Real Kashmir FC vs SC Bengaluru - View
India I-League 01/26 08:30 10 Real Kashmir FC vs Dempo SC - View
India I-League 01/30 11:00 11 Churchill Brothers SC vs Real Kashmir FC - View
India I-League 02/02 08:30 12 Real Kashmir FC vs Shillong Lajong FC - View

Results

India I-League 12/18 13:30 6 [10] Aizawl FC v Real Kashmir FC [4] D 1-1
India I-League 12/15 08:30 5 [11] Namdhari Sports Academy v Real Kashmir FC [4] L 1-0
India I-League 12/09 08:30 4 [2] Real Kashmir FC v Inter Kashi FC [1] D 1-1
India I-League 12/04 08:30 3 [5] Real Kashmir FC v Delhi FC [11] W 2-1
India I-League 11/29 08:30 2 Real Kashmir FC v Gokulam FC D 1-1
India I-League 11/24 08:30 1 Real Kashmir FC v Rajasthan United W 2-0
India I-League 04/13 09:00 26 [5] Real Kashmir FC v Namdhari Sports Academy [10] L 1-4
India I-League 04/06 11:00 25 Trau FC v Real Kashmir FC L 2-1
India I-League 03/30 08:30 24 [4] Real Kashmir FC v Neroca FC [12] W 3-0
India I-League 03/23 08:30 23 [4] Real Kashmir FC v Mohammedan SC [1] D 0-0
India I-League 03/17 08:30 22 [4] Real Kashmir FC v Delhi FC [9] D 1-1
India I-League 03/13 13:30 21 [6] Shillong Lajong FC v Real Kashmir FC [3] D 1-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 19 8 11
Wins 7 3 4
Draws 8 4 4
Losses 4 1 3
Goals for 25 11 14
Goals against 18 8 10
Clean sheets 6 3 3
Failed to score 3 1 2

Wikipedia - Real Kashmir FC

Real Kashmir Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Incorporated in 2016, the club predominantly competes in I-League, the second tier of Indian football league system. Real Kashmir with its reserves side also participates in Jammu & Kashmir Premier Football League regionally.

Nicknamed "Sheeni Seh" (transl. Snow Leopards), Real Kashmir is the first ever club from Jammu and Kashmir to earn promotion to compete in any top flight football league of the country. They also lifted prestigious IFA Shield title in 2022. Club's futsal section has been competing in the state league, as well as AIFF Futsal Club Championship, the highest division of futsal club competition in the country.

History

Foundation and early history

The seeds of Real Kashmir FC were sown in 2014 after devastating floods swept through the region causing massive loss of life and property. To keep the youth, who had lost much during the floods—engaged, Shamim Mehraj, editor of a local newspaper named "Kashmir Monitor", and Sandeep Chattoo, a local businessman, came together to arrange footballers.

What began as a community outreach programme garnered massive support from the local populace and it soon started evolving into something more. Real Kashmir FC as a club, formalised in 2016, and affiliated with Jammu & Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) under the tireless efforts by Chattoo. Founded in 2016, Real Kashmir FC emerged as the first ever top flight professional football club in Jammu and Kashmir.

Later years

Shortly after its formation, the club participated in their first national competition in September 2016 when they competed in the 2016 Durand Cup. In January 2017, Real Kashmir roped in David Robertson as their new head coach, and in July, it became the first club from Jammu & Kashmir to play on foreign soil by playing 4 matches in Scotland. They appeared in their first major tournament by competing in the 2016–17 I-League 2nd Division, but failed to reach to the final round. They have been participating in all four categories of the AIFF.

In May 2018, Real Kashmir FC earned promotion to the 2018–19 I-League by winning the 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division after defeating Hindustan in the final game of the season by a score of 3–2. On 30 May 2018, Real Kashmir became champions of the I-League 2nd Division. This was only their second season at this level, after the club's inception in 2016, earning promotion to the I-League for the first time ahead of the 2018–19 season. In October 2018, they clinched Jammu & Kashmir Invitational Cup, jointly with Minerva Punjab. In 11 December 2018, they witnessed one of the league's biggest wins, after they thrashed Shillong Lajong by 6–1. Real Kashmir achieved third place in their debut season.

In August 2018, the Real Kashmir FC youth team travelled to Germany for pre-season training with one of the best football clubs in the world: Borussia Dortmund (BVB). The youth team visited the training centers where official BVB teams train. They also visited the famous BVB stadium Westfalenstadion. They participated in 2019 Durand Cup and reached the semi-finals, but lost 3–1 to Mohun Bagan. On 19 December 2020, the Snow Leopards, as they are fondly called, added another golden chapter in their short yet eventful history by winning the 123rd edition of the IFA Shield tournament, defeating George Telegraph at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. It is the first major domestic triumph since their inception in 2016.

For I-League 2021, they borrowed three players (Danish Farooq Bhat, Adnan Ayoub, Farhan Ganie) from J&K Bank Football Club. In the 2020–21 I-League, the club finished their campaign in fifth place (Play-off), accumulating 21 points with 5 wins in 15 matches. As the defending champions of IFA Shield, Real Kashmir began its 2021 edition campaign on 24 November with a 3–0 win over Indian Arrows. They retained their title with a 2–1 win against Sreenidi Deccan on 15 December. The club failed to make an impact in the 2021–22 I-League season and finished on twelfth place. In midway of the 2022–23 season, the club roped in English manager Gifton Noel-Williams as new head coach, who succeeded Mehrajuddin Wadoo in February 2023.

Real Kashmir FC is a professional football club based in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The team was founded in 2016 and competes in the I-League, which is one of the top football leagues in India. Real Kashmir FC has quickly gained a reputation for their strong performances on the field and passionate fan base.

The team's colors are red and white, and they play their home matches at the TRC Turf Ground in Srinagar. Real Kashmir FC has a talented roster of players from India as well as international players, and they are known for their attacking style of play and strong defensive tactics.

Real Kashmir FC has quickly become a powerhouse in Indian football, and they have achieved success in various competitions. The team has a dedicated fan base that supports them both at home and away matches, making them one of the most popular teams in the country.

Overall, Real Kashmir FC is a dynamic and exciting team to watch, and they continue to make a name for themselves in the Indian football scene.