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ASEAN Wrap: Late twists, big upsets and leaders stay strong

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Late twists, big upsets and leaders stay strong

Kuala Lumpur: A hectic week across ASEAN football delivered plenty of drama and decisive moments, with league leaders tested and chasing sides landing major blows in the race for points and positioning.

In Australia, Central Coast Mariners shared a thrilling 2-2 draw with Auckland FC while Thailand’s title chase tightened further as Port FC claimed a huge win over Ratchaburi to shake up the battle behind runaway leaders Buriram United.

Elsewhere, Persib Bandung continued to set the pace in Indonesia with a narrow win to protect top spot, and Lion City Sailors kept their perfect record intact in Singapore with another ruthless attacking display.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram blitz; Perfect Sailors

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram blitz; Perfect Sailors

Kuala Lumpur: A packed week across ASEAN football delivered goals, drama and big statements at both ends of the table, with several title contenders showing their quality when it mattered most.

In Thailand, Buriram United produced the performance of the round with an eight-goal blitz to remain comfortably clear at the summit, while Singapore’s Lion City Sailors FC maintained their flawless start to keep full control of the early pace in the Premier League.

Elsewhere, the pressure stayed high across multiple races as Kaya FC–Iloilo continued to track the Philippines’ leaders step for step, and Preah Khan Rach Svay Rieng FC edged a five-goal thriller in Cambodia to preserve their narrow advantage at the top.

There were also matches in Australia, Malaysia and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of club football across ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Sailors lift Singapore Cup; Buriram, Persib stay in charge

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Sailors lift Singapore Cup; Buriram, Persib stay in charge

Kuala Lumpur: Lion City Sailors FC picked up their first silverware of the season by defeating Tampines Rovers in the Singapore Cup final.

Buriram United and Persib Bandung registered crucial victories in Thailand and Indonesia respectively to stay clear at the top.

In Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta’zim left it late to maintain their perfect record while the title race in Cambodia remained finely poised, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at another exciting week of action across ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Borneo back on top; Buriram held

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Borneo back on top; Buriram held

Kuala Lumpur: Borneo reclaimed the Indonesia Liga 1 lead after a 2-1 win against PSM Makassar.

Buriram United were held in Thailand while Johor Darul Ta'zim remained perfect in Malaysia.

There were also matches in Australia, Cambodia in Myanmar so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Yull stuns Wanderers; Buriram maintain relentless pace

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Yull stuns Wanderers; Buriram maintain relentless pace

Kuala Lumpur: A decisive week across ASEAN saw late drama and narrow margins shape outcomes at both ends of the table.

In Australia, Adelaide United struck deep into stoppage time to edge a thrilling contest with Western Sydney Wanderers, while Thailand’s pacesetters Buriram United once again showed their ability to win tight matches on the road to stay clear at the summit.

Indonesia’s title race continued to take shape as Persib Bandung took pole position while there were also matches in Malaysia, Cambodia and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com in our review of the past week's domestic action across ASEAN.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Borneo held; JDT stay flawless

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Borneo held; JDT stay flawless

Kuala Lumpur: It was another defining week across ASEAN as late drama in Indonesia saw Persebaya deny Borneo FC maximum points in a pulsating draw that kept the Liga 1 title race finely balanced.

In Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta’zim extended their perfect Super League run with another dominant display, brushing aside Kelantan The Real Warriors to reinforce their status as runaway pacesetters.

Cambodia also saw a statement performance at the top as Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC responded strongly to secure a convincing home victory and pull further clear in the title race while Hang Yuen remained hot in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's action across the region.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT lift Malaysia FA Cup; Malut stun Persib

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT lift Malaysia FA Cup; Malut stun Persib

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim once again underlined their domestic supremacy with a commanding FA Cup final triumph, adding more silverware to an already dominant campaign.

Malut United landed a major blow in Indonesia by defeating Persib Bandung while in Cambodia, leaders Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC were made to work hard for their point as they were held at home.

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

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 4-2 Laos; Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 Cambodia; Guam 0-11 Pakistan; Yemen 4-2 Laos

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 4-2 Laos; Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 Cambodia; Guam 0-11 Pakistan; Yemen 4-2 Laos

Bishkek: Yemen sealed progress into the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after coming from behind to defeat Laos 4-2 in their Qualifiers Group B tie on Sunday.

Victory meant Yemen topped the group with a perfect 15 points, with Pakistan, Laos and Kyrgyz Republic all six adrift. 

Pakistan defeated Guam 11-0 while Kyrgyz Republic beat Cambodia 3-0.

Qualifiers - Group B: Pakistan 1-5 Yemen; Cambodia 5-1 Guam; Laos 2-3 Kyrgyz Republic

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Pakistan 1-5 Yemen; Cambodia 5-1 Guam; Laos 2-3 Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek: Yemen stayed perfect in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers after defeating Pakistan 5-1 on Friday.

Cambodia picked up their first win with a 5-1 victory over Guam while Kyrgyz Republic edged Laos in a 3-2 thriller.

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 3-0 Cambodia; Pakistan 1-2 Laos; Guam 0-9 Kyrgyz Republic

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 3-0 Cambodia; Pakistan 1-2 Laos; Guam 0-9 Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek: Yemen and Laos stayed perfect in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers after picking up their third straight wins in Group B on Wednesday.

Yemen were in total control in the 3-0 defeat of Cambodia while Laos impressed to end Pakistan’s two-match winning streak with a 2-1 victory. There was also success for Kyrgyz Republic, who defeated Guam 9-0.

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 10-0 Guam; Laos 5-1 Cambodia; Kyrgyz Republic 1-3 Pakistan

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Yemen 10-0 Guam; Laos 5-1 Cambodia; Kyrgyz Republic 1-3 Pakistan

BIshkek: Yemen, Laos and Pakistan impressed again in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers after each notched their second wins in Group B on Monday.

Yemen were too strong for Guam as the West Asian side ran out 10-0 winners, Laos were at their scintillating best in defeating Cambodia 5-1 with Pakistan showing their quality in a 3-1 success against Kyrgyz Republic.

ASEAN Wrap: Sydney surge; brilliant Buriram

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Sydney surge; brilliant Buriram

Kuala Lumpur: It was another action-packed week across ASEAN as Sydney FC climbed to the top of the A-League while Buriram United delivered a five-goal masterclass in Thailand.

One Taguig did even better, producing a stunning ten-goal rout to stay in command of the Philippines Football League title race.

There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN.