BG Tampines Rovers’ Faris Ramli in action against Lion City Sailors’ Lionel Tan, 18 July 2024.
SINGAPORE, 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 – As we head into the final Matchweek before the October FIFA International break, excitement is building with a top-of-the-table clash between BG Tampines Rovers and Lion City Sailors on Sunday evening.
The action kicks off on Friday night as Hougang United takes on in-form Brunei DPMM at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
On Saturday, two thrilling matches will feature Balestier going up against Albirex Niigata (S) at Bishan Stadium and Tanjong Pagar United facing Geylang International at the Jurong East Stadium.
The Matchweek wraps up on Sunday with the highly anticipated showdown between the Stags and the Sailors at the Jalan Besar Stadium as both the title contenders seek to gain an advantage over their rivals.
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DPMM on a roll
Hougang United vs Brunei DPMM | 27 September | 7:45pm | Jalan Besar Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Hougang United: Nazrul Nazari is not available for the match
Team News for Brunei DPMM: Kristijan Naumovski is available for selection for this match
- Hougang aims to end their three-match winless streak.
- DPMM made history by becoming the first team to hand BG Tampines Rovers a defeat this season.
- In their previous encounter in July, both teams battled to a 1-1 draw at the rain-soaked Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.
Hougang United’s Shodai Yokoyama celebrates scoring against Young Lions, 21 September 2024.
Tigers aim to return to winning ways
Balestier Khalsa vs Albirex Niigata (S)| 28 September | 6:00pm | Bishan Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Balestier Khalsa: Madhu Mohana is suspended for this match
Team News for Albirex Niigata (S): Syed Firdaus returns after serving his suspension
- After a loss to their rivals, Lion City Sailors, the Tigers are eager to secure their first win of September.
- Albirex’s new signing, Ryhan Stewart, made a successful debut in the match against Tanjong Pagar United and is expected to play a pivotal role for the White Swans.
- In their previous encounter in July, Shingo Nakano and Daniel Goh each netted hat-tricks, contributing to Albirex’s impressive 7-2 victory.
Balestier Khalsa’s Jordan Emaviwe in action against Lion City Sailors, 22 September 2024.
Jaguars wary of Eagles’ threat
Tanjong Pagar United vs Geylang International | 28 September | 6:00pm | Jurong East Stadium | Singtel Ch 112, StarHub Ch HS2 (Delayed Telecast)
Team News for Tanjong Pagar United: Timur Talipov is available for this match
Team News for Geylang International: No known team news
- The Jaguars are on an eight-match winless streak.
- Geylang is aiming for another victory to create distance from their nearest rivals, Balestier Khalsa, who trail them by two points in the league standings.
- In their last encounter in July, the Eagles triumphed in a thrilling match, winning 5-3.
Tanjong Pagar United’s Sahil Suhaimi in action against Albirex Niigata (S), 20 September 2024.
BIG guns clash at JBS
BG Tampines Rovers vs Lion City Sailors | 29 September | 6:00pm | Jalan Besar Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2 (Delayed Telecast)
Team News for BG Tampines Rovers: Taufik Suparno is serving the third of his four-match suspension
Team News for Lion City Sailors: Anumanthan is serving a suspension and will not be available for the match
- The Sailors aim to establish a six-point lead over the Stags with a victory.
- Tampines are winless in their last five games in all competitions.
- In their first meeting earlier in the season, Tampines routed the Sailors in their own backyard with a statement 5-0 win.
BG Tampines Rovers’ Seia Kunori in action against Brunei DPMM, 22 September 2024.
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