Shillong, May 14 -- Title hopefuls Shillong Lajong FC will face Rajasthan United FC in a crucial Championship Phase clash of the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Friday, with the hosts needing victory to keep their title hopes alive.

With two rounds remaining in the Championship Phase, Diamond Harbour FC leads the standings with 28 points, six clear of both Shillong and Sreenidi Deccan FC on 22, while Rajasthan sit fourth with 17 points, according to a press release.

For Shillong, the equation is straightforward: they must defeat Rajasthan to stay alive in the title race. A draw or defeat would leave their hopes hanging by a thread. Victory would take Shillong to 25 points ahead of a final-day clash again...