East Asia Wrap: Kashima extend lead in Japan; Port climb to top in China PR

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kashima extend lead in Japan; Port climb to top in China PR

Hong Kong: Kashima Antlers pulled further clear in the J1 League title race with back-to-back wins, while Vissel Kobe and Kyoto Sanga kept up the pressure with important victories.

In China PR, Shanghai Port went top after edging Wuhan Three Towns, with Chengdu Rongcheng and Shanghai Shenhua both in pursuit.

While in Korea Republic, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' wait for the title continues as they were held by FC Seoul after last week’s defeat to Gimcheon Sangmu.

Join the-AFC.com as we recap the battle for domestic supremacy across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram, Kaya maintain sizzling pace

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram, Kaya maintain sizzling pace

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United and Kaya FC-Iloilo maintained their perfect starts with emphatic wins in Thailand and the Philippines while Yangon United produced a six-goal demolition in Myanmar, with Mogou Ghislain netting five of them.

In Laos, Young Elephant and Ezra continued their flawless runs while Boeung Ket bounced back in Cambodia. Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the week’s domestic action across ASEAN.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stay hot; Al Ain surge clear

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stay hot; Al Ain surge clear

Doha: Al Nassr Club's perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season continued with a 2-0 win over defending champions Al Ittihad Club.

Al Ain FC opened a two-point lead in the United Arab Emirates while pacesetters Al Shamal and Qatar SC dropped points in Qatar.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepasi, Peykan continue to surprise in IR Iran; Mohammedan falter in Bangladesh

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepasi, Peykan continue to surprise in IR Iran; Mohammedan falter in Bangladesh

Tehran: League newcomers Fajr Sepasi and Peykan continued their fairytale start to the Iran Pro League by remaining unbeaten after five matches.

Titleholders Mohammedan SC got off on the wrong foot as the 2025/26 Bangladesh Football Premier League kicked off, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#ACLElite Match Predictor – Pre-Matchday 2: Tips & Strategy

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor – Pre-Matchday 2: Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 gave us the complete drama package: late winners, wild comebacks, and stars taking over when it mattered most.

From stoppage-time twists to statement away wins, MD1 reminded us that picking winners in Asia's top competition is as much about reading momentum as it is about reading line-ups.

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/aclelite_predictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android.

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Two

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 is set to produce more scintillating action on Matchday Two. 

The 32 teams kicked off their campaigns two weeks ago, experiencing highs and lows and will be determined to either maintain their momentum or revive their hopes over the coming days.

The-AFC.com takes a look at what fans can expect from the 16 group stage matches to be played across the continent.