The Kalinga Super Cup stands as a prominent and highly anticipated torunament in the Indian football calendar, pitting the best teams in India against each other. Over the years, the Kalinga Super Cup has produced memorable moments and showcased incredible talent.

The tournament has shuttled between a pure knockout format and a group and knockout format over the years with the final being the showpiece in all editions.

The competition has delivered memorable finals that are packed with excitement and drama. The Kalinga Super Cup platform has also showcased the immense talent that exists within both the ISL and I-League, providing a stage for the nation's best players to shine and demonstrate their skills.

Let's take a journey back in time and revisit some of the most significant and captivating highlights from previous Kalinga Super Cup finals, setting the stage for a nostalgic look at the evolution of this prestigious competition leading up to the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 final between FC Goa and Jamshedpur FC.

Kalinga Super Cup 2018 Final: Bengaluru FC 4-1 East Bengal FC

The inaugural Kalinga Super Cup final took place on April 20, 2018, at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The match featured East Bengal FC and Bengaluru FC in what would become a landmark encounter for Indian football.

The match kicked off with a bang as Rahul Bheke opened the scoring for BFC with a powerful header, giving the Blues an early lead and setting the tone for the game. Ansumana Kromah equalised for East Bengal FC with a deflected effort. Sunil Chhetri, the talismanic captain of BFC, converted a penalty to put his team back in the lead. Just moments later, Miku extended BFC's lead to 3-1, further complicating EBFC’s attempts to claw back into the game. Chhetri found the back of the net again with a classy finish, heading in a cross to seal the match at 4-1, ensuring Bengaluru FC lifted the inaugural Kalinga Super Cup trophy.

Kalinga Super Cup 2019 Final: FC Goa 2-1 Chennaiyin FC

The 2019 edition of the Kalinga Super Cup culminated in a thrilling final at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on April 13, 2019. The match featured FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC. What made this final particularly significant for FC Goa was the fact that it marked their first-ever major title.

In a tightly contested match, FC Goa took the lead with a brilliant shot from Ferrán Corominas. His right-footed strike left the Chennaiyin FC defence scrambling. Chennaiyin FC equalised shortly after through Raphael Augusto, who also showcased his skill with a well-placed right-footed shot. However, it was Brandon Fernandes who sealed the deal for FC Goa, netting the winner and ensuring that FC Goa walked away with a 2-1 victory, cementing this match as a historic moment in the club's legacy.

Kalinga Super Cup 2023 Final: Odisha FC 2-1 Bengaluru FC

The Kalinga Super Cup 2023 final took place on 25 April 2023 at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode, featuring a thrilling match-up between Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC. Odisha FC emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. A historic win for Odisha FC, marking their first-ever major title.

The match started with Diego Maurício from Odisha FC scoring the opening goal in the 23rd minute, showcasing his exceptional technique. He followed it up with another goal at the 38-minute mark, putting Odisha FC firmly in the lead. Bengaluru FC’s Sunil Chhetri managed to net a penalty in the 85th minute, but it wasn’t enough to alter the outcome, as Odisha FC celebrated their historic victory.

Kalinga Super Cup 2024 Final: East Bengal FC 3-2 Odisha FC

The Kalinga Super Cup 2024 final took place on January 28, 2024, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, pitting East Bengal FC against Odisha FC. This match was not just any final; it marked East Bengal FC's resurgence as broke a 12-year title drought.

The match was filled with drama. Odisha FC's Diego Maurício opened the scoring with a brilliant goal in the 39th minute. However, East Bengal FC refused to back down, equalising shortly after the halftime break with Nandha Kumar Sekar's pinpoint strike in the 51st minute. The intensity continued as East Bengal FC were awarded a penalty, which Saul Crespo calmly converted, putting them ahead. Just when it seemed like East Bengal FC had it in the bag, Odisha FC's Ahmed Jahouh levelled the match again with a stunning goal in the 90th minute, sending the game into extra time. In a nail-biting finish, East Bengal FC's Cleiton Silva scored the decisive goal in the 111th minute, sealing a 3-2 victory.