#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Four

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Four

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 enters the second half with the teams facing off against each other over the next three days.

The battle for knockout stage spots will heat up, with teams either looking to strengthen their position or reviving their hopes.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand ahead of what will surely be an eventful Matchday Four. 

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

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

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

Al Rayyan: Al Gharafa SC couldn't have asked for tougher opponents in their bid to stay in the race for a spot in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26.

The Qatari side host Al Hilal SFC, with the four-time Asian champions the only team with a perfect record across both zones.

Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tabriz: Tractor FC will seek a second successive victory when they face Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Monday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor upset the formbook with a stunning 5-0 win against Sharjah FC on Matchday Three while Iraq's Al Shorta have yet to shift into high gear with just a point to their name.

West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo double keeps Al Nassr perfect; Al Gharafa impress

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo double keeps Al Nassr perfect; Al Gharafa impress

Doha: Cristiano Ronaldo starred with a brace as Al Nassr Club maintained their grip on the Saudi Pro League title race.

Al Gharafa SC continue to lead in Qatar while Al Ain SC remained hot in the United Arab Emirates.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so get up to speed with the domestic action across West Asia with the-AFC.com.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal stay top; Bhutan Premier League closes

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal stay top; Bhutan Premier League closes

Tehran: Esteghlal FC maintained a one-point lead in the Iran Pro League over last season’s runners-up Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC while titleholders Tractor FC tumbled to fourth, three points behind.

Thimphu City closed the Bhutan Premier League in second place while Neftchi Fergana took over the Uzbekistan Super League lead from FC Istiklol.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Unstoppable JDT; defiant Buriram; seven-star Kaya FC

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Unstoppable JDT; defiant Buriram; seven-star Kaya FC

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week packed with standout performances across ASEAN as Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their incredible scoring run in Malaysia, Buriram United battled back to extend their unbeaten start in Thailand, and Kaya FC-Iloilo ran riot with a seven-goal display in the Philippines to stay top of the table.

Persija Jakarta kept their title hopes alive with a convincing win in Indonesia, Lion City Sailors remained perfect in Singapore and Yangon United continued to set the pace in Myanmar.
 
Elsewhere, there was drama in Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos as the momentum intensified across the region.