#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday One

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday One

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ promises to be a spectacular affair with 32 clubs set to vie for the coveted trophy.

The last two editions of the revamped tournament more than lived up to expectations and fans can expect no less from the upcoming edition.

The-AFC.com previews the matchday one action, which kicks off with the West Zone on Tuesday.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-preview-matchday-1

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will be expecting nothing other than a win when they host Al Gharafa SC in their opening AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal last lifted the continental trophy in 2021 and will be determined to end their long wait for a fifth Asian crown.

Preview: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Preview: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Al Ain: A cracking affair can be expected when Al Ain FC host Al Nassr Club in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Former champions Al Ain are making a return after missing the previous edition, as are Al Nassr.

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Buriram United (THA)

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Buriram United (THA)

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta’zim will be on a mission to end their winless run against Buriram United when the teams square off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Malaysia's JDT have not been able to get the better of their Thai opponents in their last four meetings, with Buriram winning their last two encounters.

Preview: Beijing FC (CHN) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Preview: Beijing FC (CHN) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Beijing: Beijing FC and FC Pohang Steelers are set for a thrilling clash when they meet in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Tuesday.

Both sides have endured tough seasons on the continental stage and will be desperate to kick off their respective challenges with victory. 

Preview: Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) v Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Preview: Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) v Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)

Kashima: Kashima Antlers FC will be focused on marking their return to the AFC Champions League Elite™ with victory against Newcastle Jets FC on Tuesday.

Champions in 2018, Kashima's last appearance on the continental stage was in 2019 while the Jets will feature for just the second time.