India's top football competition will make its debut in the Valley Tuesday when a confident Real Kashmir, who made this possible, host Churchill Brothers in their maiden home game of the I-League.
Real Kashmir got their campaign off to a dream start, stunning defending champions Minerva Punjab FC in their first-ever game in the country's top-flight.
The match will be played at the TRC turf ground.
In their opener, Real Kashmir were helped by a strike from Ivorian striker Gnohere Krizo.
Churchill Brothers have done well to remain unbeaten in their two games, played at two different corners of the country.
They drew goalless against Minerva and then had a fighting 2-2 draw against table toppers Chennai City, which should give them confidence going into the game.
David Robertson, Real Kashmir's Scottish coach knows that his side will have to improve a lot from their display against Minerva.
In the pre-match press conference, he said, "It's going to be another day in history as we are playing our first home match. My team is excited as well as focused."
Commenting on the conditions a couple of days after the valley witnessed the season's first snowfall, Robertson said, "It will be difficult for both the teams because of the weather conditions. Like Churchill, we also have players from all over the country."
"It's a difficult game for sure. My team is tired but we will try to play good tomorrow. It will be my first game in Kashmir and we want to play better football for our spectators and Indian football."
He added, "It's not a surprise for me because I have coached in such weather conditions before in Nigeria. It's going to be fun for the team. Let's hope for the best for us and our opponents."