Aizawl, March 23 -- Aizawl FC and Chanmari FC will lock horns in a highly anticipated Aizawl derby in the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Tuesday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 IST.

Aizawl FC will be eager to bounce back from a 0-2 defeat against high-flying Diamond Harbour FC. Under head coach R Lalruatfela, the People's Club defended resolutely in the first half of their previous outing. However, they were eventually undone by a second-half defensive lapse that led to the opening goal, a release said.

Reflecting on this setback, Lalruatfela admitted, "In that game, what I reflect on is the lack of experience of my defender. Not only because of the mistakes of the players, but also ...