Geylang International’s Ryoya Taniguchi in action against Lion City Sailors, 28 June 2024.
SINGAPORE, 30 AUGUST 2024 – As the Singapore Premier League (SPL) heads into the September FIFA International break, Match Week 15 of the SPL serves up a double dose of match action on the final weekend of August.
Lion City Sailors and Geylang International get the ball rolling in the Match of the Week on Friday at the Bishan Stadium as both teams look to get back to winning ways. In the other fixture of the day, Hougang United hosts league leaders BG Tampines Rovers at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
Another double header ensues on Saturday when Young Lions take on Balestier Khalsa at Jalan Besar Stadium before Brunei DPMM and Tanjong Pagar United take to the field in Bandar Seri Begawan to close off the match week.
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Stags eyeing top spot extension
Hougang United vs BG Tampines Rovers | 30 August | 7:45pm | Jalan Besar Stadium| Singtel Ch 112, StarHub Ch HS2 (Delayed Telecast)
Team News for Hougang United: No known injuries
Team News for BG Tampines Rovers: Amirul Adli is suspended for the match
- Hougang will be looking to Dejan Račić to steer them victory after plundering five goals in his last three matches.
- BG Tampines will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten run in their return to league action.
- In their last encounter in June, the Stags comfortably defeated the Cheetahs by a 5-1 scoreline.
Hougang United’s Dejan Račić celebrates scoring against Balestier Khalsa, 23 August 2024.
Sailors and Eagles seeking uplift in fortunes
Lion City Sailors vs Geylang International | 30 August | 7:45pm | Bishan Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Lion City Sailors: Toni Datković is a doubt for the match
Team News for Geylang International: Huzaifah Aziz and Naufal Azman are out injured
- Both sides suffered unexpected defeats on Matchweek 14 and will be looking for a return to winning ways in this game.
- Geylang forward Tomoyuki Doi has already notched 20 goals in the league and bettered his 2021 record number of goal tally of 19.
- Both sides battled to a 1-1 draw in their last league meeting at the Jalan Besar Stadium on June 28.
Lion City Sailors’ Hami Syahin in action against Albirex Niigata (S), 25 August 2024.
Young Lions target continued success
Young Lions vs Balestier Khalsa | 31 August | 6:00pm | Jalan Besar Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Young Lions: Fairuz Fazli and Amir Syafiz are not available for this match
Team News for Balestier Khalsa: Harith Kanadi is a doubt while Tajeli Selamat is suspended for this match
- The Young Lions are aiming for consecutive wins after claiming a victory against Tanjong Pagar United in the previous week.
- Nazri Nasir’s side has equaled the points tally which they accumulated across the 2022 and 2023 seasons – 13 points.
- The Tigers will be aiming to do the double over their opponents whom they defeated 3-2 in Matchweek 6.
Young Lions’ Itsuki Enomoto in action against Tanjong Pagar United, 24 August 2024.
DPMM aiming for consecutive wins
Brunei DPMM vs Tanjong Pagar United | 31 August | 8:15pm | Bandar Seri Begawan | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Brunei DPMM: Azwan Ali is available for the match after completing his suspension
Team News for Tanjong Pagar United: No known team news
- DPMM will target another positive result after finally claiming their second win of the season in Match Week 14.
- Tanjong Pagar are on a five-match losing streak and will be hoping for a better performance in this fixture.
- The Jaguars picked up their first win of the season at the expense of DPMM when they won 3-2 in the reverse fixture played at the Jurong East Stadium in June.
Brunei DPMM’s Hakeme Yazid in action against Geylang International, 24 August 2024.
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