Shillong, April 25 -- Shillong Lajong FC will host Dempo SC in a Championship phase fixture of the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

With the league stage concluded, the Championship phase brings together the top six teams in a decisive round-robin format. Each side will play five matches, with the team finishing with the highest points tally at the end of the phase crowned champions, according to a release.

In head-to-head encounters in the Indian Football League (formerly the I-League), Shillong Lajong and Dempo SC have faced each other 13 times. Dempo hold the upper hand with seven victories, while Shillong have won four matches, with two encounters ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Dem...