A Division S-League 2026: Sikkim Aakraman overcomes Red Panda

Friday, Aug 21, 2026 22:45 [IST]

Last Update: Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 17:05 [IST]

A Division S-League 2026: Sikkim Aakraman overcomes Red Panda

GANGTOK,: Sang Mustang FC and Gangtok Himalyan SC played a 1-1 draw while Sikkim Aakraman FC overcame Red Panda FC 2-1 in their respective matches on Thursday during the ongoing SFA-organised A Division S-League 2026 at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok.

The first match was between Sang Mustang FC and Gangtok Himalayan SC.

Sang Mustang FC opened the scoring in the 57th minute through Pratap Kumar Tamang. Gangtok Himalayan SC responded in the 75th minute, with Ayush Bisht finding the equaliser. The match ended in a 1–1 draw, with both teams sharing the points.

The second game was between Sikkim Aakraman FC and Red Panda FC.

Red Panda FC took the lead in the 12th minute through Dawa Gyaltsen Bhutia. Sikkim Aakraman FC responded with two goals before half-time. Prashant Chettri equalised in the 24th minute, before Sagar Gurung scored in the 44th minute to put Aakraman ahead.

Sikkim Aakraman FC maintained their lead through the second half to secure a 2–1 victory, informed the SFA.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi