Results
| India Santosh Trophy | 10/13 10:00 | - | West Bengal FA v Haryana FA | D |
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| India Santosh Trophy | 10/11 02:30 | - | Delhi FA v West Bengal FA | D | 0-0 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 10/09 03:30 | - |
Odisha FA
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West Bengal FA
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W | 0-2 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 02/20 03:30 | - | West Bengal FA v Meghalaya FA | L | 1-2 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 02/18 09:30 | - | Railway FC v West Bengal FA | L | 1-0 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 02/15 09:30 | - | West Bengal FA v All Manipur FA | L | 1-4 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 02/13 03:30 | - | West Bengal FA v Services | L | 1-2 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 02/11 03:30 | - | Delhi FA v West Bengal FA | D | 2-2 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 01/15 10:00 | - | Maharashtra FA v West Bengal FA | W | 1-2 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 01/13 10:00 | - | West Bengal FA v Chhattisgarh FA | W | 2-0 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 01/11 03:00 | - | West Bengal FA v Madhya Pradesh FA | W | 5-0 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 01/09 10:00 | - | DNH & DD FA v West Bengal FA | W | 0-5 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Wins | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Losses | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals for | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Goals against | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wikipedia - West Bengal football team
The West Bengal football team (Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ ফুটবল দল), also known as IFA Bengal football team or earlier the Bengal football team, is an Indian football team representing West Bengal in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy. They were the second Indian team to participate in the continental top tier tournament – Asian Champion Club Tournament, by playing in the 1970 edition following Mysore in 1969.
History
Bengal made its debut in the national competitions at the 1941–42 Santosh Trophy. West Bengal have appeared in the Santosh Trophy finals 45 times, having won 32 titles, the most by any team. Managed by Balaidas Chatterjee, the team won six Santosh Trophy titles between 1949 and 1959. In 1962, former Indian captain Samar Banerjee guided Bengal winning the trophy.
Prior to 2003, the team competed as "Bengal football team". On 16 August 2021, West Bengal played a friendly match against India national team at the Salt Lake Stadium and it was won by India by 1–0. In October 2022, West Bengal managed by Biswajit Bhattacharya clinched gold at the 36th National Games of India, defeating Kerala 5–0 in final.
West Bengal has a long-standing rivalry with other state teams in India, particularly with teams from Kerala and Goa. The team has a loyal fan base that supports them during matches, creating an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium.
The West Bengal soccer team has produced many top players who have gone on to represent the national team and play in top leagues around the world. The team is known for its attacking style of play and technical ability, making them a formidable opponent on the field.
Overall, the West Bengal soccer team is a powerhouse in Indian football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.