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Group F: BG Pathum United (THA) 1-2 Adelaide United FC (AUS)

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Group F: BG Pathum United (THA) 1-2 Adelaide United FC (AUS)

Pathum Thani: Ethan Alagich scored 13 minutes from time as Adelaide United came back from a goal down to win 2-1 against BG Pathum United on Thursday to maintain their perfect start to Group F of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™.

Marin Jurina had given the home side a second minute lead that was cancelled out by Craig Goodwin eight minutes later, leaving Alagich to net a spectacular winner in the 77th minute that moves Adelaide United clear at the top of the standings. 

Airton Andrioli’s side have six points from their first two matches, two more than Lion City Sailors from Singapore after their victory over Hong Kong Premier League outfit Tai Po FC earlier on Thursday. BG Pathum United remain on one point.

Rodriguez applauds Kashiwa’s flying start

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Rodriguez applauds Kashiwa’s flying start

Kashiwa: Head coach Ricardo Rodriguez credited Kashiwa Reysol’s blistering start for their 5-1 win over Thailand’s Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Wednesday.

Five different players scored inside the opening 30 minutes as the Japanese side secured their first victory of the campaign, leaving Port with two defeats.

MD2: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) 5-1 Port FC (THA)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) 5-1 Port FC (THA)

Kashiwa: Japan’s Kashiwa Reysol put on a commanding first-half performance to overwhelm Port FC 5-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ clash on Wednesday. 

Five different players netted within 30 minutes of the match, converting all their shots on target, to propel Ricardo Suarez’s side to their first win at the continental showpiece and consign the Thailand club to a second defeat.

Joy for Beijing’s Montgomery; Silva rues Buriram off night

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Joy for Beijing’s Montgomery; Silva rues Buriram off night

Buriram: Nick Montgomery and Mario Silva displayed contrasting emotions after Beijing FC picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win against Buriram United in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Montgomery showered his Beijing side with praise as they stayed perfect in the competition while Silva was left to lament what could have been for his Buriram side, who are still seeking their first win after playing to a 1-1 draw with Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim last month. 

Popovic: Victory is for the city of Kyoto

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Popovic: Victory is for the city of Kyoto

Kameoka: Ranko Popovic dedicated Kyoto Sanga FC’s first continental victory to those working behind the scenes after his side edged Ratchaburi FC 1-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Substitute Temma Matsuda struck late to secure Kyoto’s first points following their opening match defeat to Daejeon Hana Citizen FC, with Popovic pleased with the contribution of players who have had limited match time.

MD2: Buriram United (THA) 0-1 Beijing FC (CHN)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Buriram United (THA) 0-1 Beijing FC (CHN)

Buriram: Fabio Abreu came off the bench to score the winner as Beijing FC edged Buriram United 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage match on Tuesday.

The Portuguese forward was one of three second half substitutions that turned the game for the China PR side just when Thailand’s Buriram were threatening to break the deadlock to give Nick Montgomery’s outfit their second win of the campaign.

MD2: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) 1-0 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) 1-0 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kameoka: A late Temma Matsuda goal earned Kyoto Sanga FC a 1-0 win against Ratchaburi FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ contest on Tuesday.

The substitute smashed home the winner with minutes to spare as the J League 1 side bounced back from their Matchday One defeat to Daejeon Hana Citizen FC of Korea Republic while Thailand’s Ratchaburi remained pointless after two matches.

Preview: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) v Port FC (THA)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Preview: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) v Port FC (THA)

Kashiwa: It will be a meeting between two teams who lost their opening day encounters when Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) host Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Wednesday.

Both lost by 2-1 margins, making the tie at the Kashiwa Soccer Stadium a must-win affair.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will have to brace themselves for a buoyant Beijing FC when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Thailand's Buriram opened their campaign with a draw while Beijing kicked off with an impressive win.

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kameoka: Kyoto Sanga FC and Ratchaburi FC are set for a thrilling clash when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both lost their respective openers, making this a must-win tie at the Kyoto Stadium.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram’s late drama, Persija’s perfect run

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram’s late drama, Persija’s perfect run

Kuala Lumpur: It was a weekend of dramatic finishes and dominant displays across ASEAN as Buriram United struck deep into stoppage time to overcome Rayong FC in Thailand.

Cong An Ha Noi FC maintained their perfect start in Vietnam and Persija Jakarta cruised to another victory in Indonesia.
 
There was also thrilling action in Singapore, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take you through all the standout results and key moments from another eventful week of football across Southeast Asia.

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Only the eight group winners advanced to join the quartet of teams that qualified directly as the top four finishers from 2026: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.