KSEB to clash with Muthoot FA in first semifinal of Kerala Premier League tomorrow

KSEB (Kerala State Electricity Board) will play Muthoot FA in the first semifinal of the Kerala Premier League on Wednesday at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode. Kerala Police and Wayanad United will play in the second semifinal on Thursday. Both matches will kick off at 7 p.m.

KSEB had topped the league phase with 30 points from 13 rounds. The Powermen lost just once in the league phase that began on January 27. KSEB's only loss (4-0) came against Wayanad United in the 11th round.

KSEB edged Muthoot 2-1 when they met in the league phase in early February, with Ahmed Anfas scoring a 73rd-minute winner.

Kerala Police finished second in the league phase with 28 points. The cops also suffered just one defeat in the league, against KSEB (5-0) in mid-March.

Kerala Police's semifinal opponents, Wayanad United, should be thankful to KSEB, because it was their 4-0 win over the leaders that proved decisive in them sealing the final playoff spot. Wayanad United were tied on points (24) with Golden Threads at the end of the league phase, but managed to edge them on goal difference (+2).

Defending champions Kerala United failed to qualify for the semifinals, finishing sixth in the league round.