Biggest win in 129 years: Here are the records NEUFC broke in Durand Cup 2025 final

Northeast United FC made history in the 2025 Durand Cup final with a stunning 6-1 victory over Diamond Harbour FC, achieving three significant milestones.

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Northeast United FC etched their name in Indian football history by achieving three remarkable records in the Durand Cup 2025 final. Their emphatic 6-1 triumph not only secured back-to-back championships but also set the record for the biggest winning margin in the 129 years.

First team since 1991 to defend the Durand Cup title

One of the most significant achievements from Northeast United’s victory is becoming the first team since 1991 to successfully defend the Durand Cup title. The Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest football tournament, has seen many champions over the decades, but none have managed to retain the trophy for over three decades.

In the 2024 season, they won their first major trophy by beating Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata to win the title. In the 2025 season, Juan Pedro Benali’s men defeated Diamond Harbour FC by 6-1 to win the Durand Cup in consecutive seasons.

Last time it happened when East Bengal had defended their title in the 1991 season by beating the BSF Football Team.

Fourth team in history to win back-to-back Durand Cups after independence

By retaining the title, Northeast United have also entered an elite group, becoming only the fourth team since independence to win the Durand Cup in consecutive years.

East Bengal in 1951 and 1952 were the first team to achieve this feat. However, Mohun Bagan, with four instances of defending the title, is the most successful team in Durand’s history. BSF are the other team to have this feat.

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Biggest victory in Durand Cup in 129 years

Arguably, the most eye-catching statistic from the final is the record-breaking scoreline. Northeast United’s 6-1 victory marked the biggest winning margin in Durand Cup finals since 1896.

In 1896 Somerset Light Infantry won their first and only title by beating the Black Watch 6-1 in the final.

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