Srinagar Premier League | SWFC Baramulla beats Sports Council Football Academy 3-0

SWFC Baramulla produced a disciplined and confident performance at the TRC Turf, Srinagar, securing a convincing 3–0 victory over Sports Council Football Academy in the ongoing Srinagar Premier League 2026 on Wednesday. The encounter, as per a DFA statement, played under the lights and in front of an enthusiastic football audience, saw both teams begin with intent. Sports Council Football Academy looked to establish control through possession and build their attacks from the back, while SWFC Baramulla adopted a more direct and purposeful approach, looking to exploit spaces in the attacking third. From the opening minutes, the intensity of the contest was evident. Both sides competed strongly for possession in midfield, with the players showing determination in every challenge. Sports Council Football Academy attempted to create opportunities through quick passing combinations, but SWFC Baramulla remained compact and organised defensively. As the first half progressed, SWFC began to find greater rhythm in the attacking areas. Their movement off the ball and ability to transition quickly from defence to attack created problems for the Sports Council Football Academy defence. The Baramulla side eventually broke the deadlock and took the lead, giving themselves an important advantage going into the latter stages of the first half. Sports Council Football Academy tried to respond immediately, pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Their players showed attacking intent and attempted to put pressure on the SWFC defence, but the Baramulla side remained composed and dealt with the pressure effectively. SWFC Baramulla managed to add another goal before the interval, completing a strong first-half display and taking a 2–0 lead into half-time. The two-goal advantage gave SWFC considerable confidence heading into the second half, while Sports Council Football Academy were left with the difficult task of overturning the deficit.