#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 2

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 2

Kuala Lumpur: The battle for knockout stage tickets to the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ resumes this coming week with Matchday Two of the Group Stage.

The 32 teams are bidding to replace Gamba Osaka as the next champions and despite it still being the early stages, fans can expect an exciting round of action.

Join the-AFC.com in our Matchday Two preview.

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Preview: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Riyadh: Their fans will expect Al Nassr Club to be firing on all cylinders in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ clash with PFC Neftchi on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr suffered a bruising 4-0 defeat in their League Stage opener while Uzbekistan's Neftchi walked away with maximum points.

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Basra: Air Force SC desperately need victory when they welcome Al Ain FC for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Monday.

Iraq's Air Force suffered defeat in their opening League Stage match while UAE's Al Ain got off to a flying start.

Preview: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Al Rayyan: Al Gharafa SC must brace themselves for a buoyant Esteghlal FC when the sides clash in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Qatar's Al Gharafa kicked off their League Stage campaign with defeat while Islamic Republic of Iran's side Esteghlal savoured an impressive victory on Matchday One.

Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Muscat: Tractor FC and Al Shamal SC are set for a blistering face-off when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor suffered defeat in their League Stage opener while Qatar's Al Shamal SC kicked off their campaign with a draw.

Preview: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Dubai: Al Wasl FC and Al Ahli Saudi FC will be equally determined to get on the winning trail when they square off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

UAE's Al Wasl suffered defeat in their opening match while defending champions Al Ahli needed a late goal to salvage a point.