Preview – R16 (2nd Leg): Buriram United (THA) 1 v 1 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Preview – R16 (2nd Leg): Buriram United (THA) 1 v 1 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Buriram: Buriram United will have to achieve what they have already failed to do twice this season - defeat Melbourne City FC - when the sides meet in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

The first leg ended 1-1, with Thailand's Buriram denied victory by Australia's Melbourne scoring a stoppage time equaliser.

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Preview – R16 (2nd Leg): FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) 0 v 0 Gangwon FC (KOR)

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Preview – R16 (2nd Leg): FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) 0 v 0 Gangwon FC (KOR)

Machida: FC Machida Zelvia will be optimistic of their chances when they host Gangwon FC in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

The encounter is finely poised after the sides battled to a 0-0 draw in last week's first leg.

West Asia Wrap: Late drama keeps Al Nassr in pole; Shabab Al Ahli drop points

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Late drama keeps Al Nassr in pole; Shabab Al Ahli drop points

Riyadh: A dramatic late goal secured Al Nassr Club a 1-0 win against Neom as they stayed two points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League.

Shabab Al Ahli squandered a chance to regain the UAE Pro League top spot while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Action kicks off in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Action kicks off in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan

Bishkek: The Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan leagues started their 2026 seasons as FC Bars Issyk-Kul and FC Istiklol look to defend their respective titles.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued their winning start to the Indian Super League while the Bangladesh Football Premier League returned to action, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Pacesetters tighten grip as title races intensify across region

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Pacesetters tighten grip as title races intensify across region

Kuala Lumpur: Several leagues across ASEAN delivered decisive results as leaders strengthened their positions and challengers attempted to keep pace.

In Australia, Newcastle Jets continued their push at the summit with another important victory, while in Indonesia Borneo produced one of the standout performances of the week to close the gap on Persib Bandung.

There were also interesting results in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Port stunned on opening day; Kashima extend lead

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Port stunned on opening day; Kashima extend lead

Hong Kong: Defending champions Shanghai Port FC suffered a shock defeat on the opening weekend of the Chinese Super League, while Chengdu Rongcheng FC surged to the top after an emphatic win.

In Japan’s group stage action, Kashima Antlers strengthened their position at the summit of Group A and Gamba Osaka moved clear in Group B.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC dropped points again in Korea Republic as the new season gathered pace, while Must IPO delivered a 13-goal performance in Macau. Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.