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Malaysian Football
Melaka FC host Kuala Lumpur City with three points between them in the Malaysia Super League
Sixth-placed Kuala Lumpur City have six points from five matches; Melaka FC, tenth, have three from four before the Matchday 5 meeting in Melaka.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim count 100 continental and regional games since their 2015 debut
The club lists 56 AFC Champions League games and 36 in the AFC Cup, its posts on 14 October say, and the 2-0 win in Pohang was number 100.
Malaysian Football
Takumi Sasaki's return against Sabah FC not yet certain, Negeri Sembilan FC say
The Japanese midfielder, hurt in training before the trip to Melaka FC, is progressing well, the Seremban club said on 15 October.
Malaysian Football
Daniel Giménez wants discipline and fighting spirit from Negeri Sembilan FC against Sabah FC
The head coach's message came in a club post on 15 October, two days before the Malaysia Super League match in Seremban.
Match Reports
Kuching City FC 1-1 Kitchee: Everton Camargo cancels out an early own goal
Pong Cheuk-Hei's own goal put the hosts ahead in the 2nd minute before Everton Camargo levelled in the 14th minute at Taha Ariffin Stadium.
Malaysian Football
Selangor FC's two-thousandth match will be against Penang FC, their first opponent in 1921
The milestone comes against the side the club first met in a competitive match, on 20 August 1921, according to the club's post on 15 October.
Malaysian FootballReported
Dylan Wenzel-Halls says Kuching City FC will give Sarawak something to be proud of against Kitchee — report
Reporter Zulhelmi Zainal Azam says the Kuching City FC player is aiming for a performance Sarawak can take pride in, whatever the result with Kitchee.
Malaysian Football
Juan Torres wants Sabah FC to stop conceding first before the trip to Negeri Sembilan FC
The Spanish coach told MFL his side have too often fallen behind, ahead of the Malaysia Super League match in Seremban on 17 October.
Malaysian Football
Where to watch Kuching City FC v Kitchee in the AFC Champions League Two
MFL's matchday post puts the second group match at Taha Ariffin Stadium from 8.15pm on 15 October, on Astro's sports channel, Astro GO and Sooka.
Malaysian FootballReported
James Okwuosa back for Kuching City FC against Kitchee, reporter says
Zulhelmi Zainal Azam reported on 14 October that Okwuosa returns after sitting out several matches with an injury.
Malaysian Football
Selangor FC mark two thousand matches in a history counted from 1921
The club's post on 14 October counts the run from 1921. In the Malaysia Super League, Selangor FC have won all four of their matches.
Malaysian Football
Negeri Sembilan FC players help hand out food to 70 families in a Matrix Concepts drive
The Seremban club partnered Matrix Concepts and Kechara Soup Kitchen on the drive at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi, the club said on 13 October.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim become the first Malaysian club side to win in Korea Republic, the AFC says
The 2-0 defeat of Pohang Steelers was a first for a Malaysian club side playing in Korea Republic, according to the AFC.
Malaysian Football
Arham Khussyairi wants no simple mistakes as winless Kelantan Red Warrior FC host Star City FC
The captain told MFL his side must stay focused to the final whistle against Star City FC on 16 October, with neither club yet to win a league match.
Transfers
Former Fulham FC striker Aboubakar Kamara joins Negeri Sembilan FC
The Mauritania international's clubs include AS Monaco, Fulham FC, Olympiacos and Kanchanaburi Power, the Seremban club said in its announcement on 14 October.
Harimau Malaya
P. Maniam calls 22 players to the Harimau Malaya B-15 camp before the FIFA tournament in Baku
The players train in Gambang from 16 to 20 October, then meet Dominica, Syria, Ethiopia, Hungary and Mexico in Group H, FAM said on 14 October.
Malaysian Football
Mio Tsuneyasu expected to need a long rest with a knee injury, Negeri Sembilan FC say
The club's injury update on X on 14 October says he is in the recovery phase before he can play for the team again.
Analysis
Johor Darul Ta’zim win 2-0 at Pohang Steelers: why the clean sheet matters more than the margin
Two second-half goals away to Pohang Steelers brought Johor Darul Ta’zim their first win of the AFC Champions League season, the AFC's match report says.
Analysis
Kuching City FC v Kitchee: the stoppage-time lesson Kuching carry into matchday two
Beaten 2-1 in Phnom Penh by a goal in added time, Kuching City FC face Kitchee at Stadium Taha Ariffin on 15 October still chasing a first point in the group.
Match Reports
Arsenal 3-0 Lille: Timber, Eze and Saka strike in a second-half burst at the Emirates
Three goals between the 64th and 71st minutes gave Arsenal two wins from two in the Champions League league stage.
Match Reports
Atlético Madrid 2-0 Manchester United: Barrios Rivas and Lookman score at the Metropolitano
A first-minute opener from Pablo Barrios Rivas and a late Ademola Lookman goal leave Manchester United with one win from two in the Champions League.
Malaysian Football
Kim Pan-gon says Selangor FC must learn from the 3-2 defeat by Star City FC
The Selangor FC head coach regrets the chances his side failed to convert in the second leg, the club's match review says, though a 6-4 aggregate took them through.
Malaysian Football
Kuching City FC host Kitchee in Kuching after an opening AFC Champions League Two defeat
Second in the Malaysia Super League, Kuching City FC welcome Kitchee on 15 October at 8.15pm, having lost 2-1 to Phnom Penh Crown in their first group match.
Match Reports
Marcos Guilherme scores twice as Johor Darul Ta’zim beat Pohang Steelers 2-0 in Pohang
Marcos Guilherme struck in the 49th minute and again in the 89th minute at Pohang Steel Yard, and the hosts finished with ten men, the AFC's match report says.
Malaysian Football
Xisco Munoz praises Johor Darul Ta’zim's spirit before the Malaysia FA Cup semi-final with DPMM FC
MFL says the coach had no complaints about his players' effort, while DPMM FC's Jamie McAllister explained how his 10 men kept Kuala Lumpur City out.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya will play China and then Yemen in Guangzhou after a change to the November friendlies
The Chinese Football Association revised the schedule, FAM says: China on 14 November, then Yemen on 17 November.
Malaysian Football
Jamie McAllister praises DPMM FC's defending with 10 men in the quarter-final win at Kuala Lumpur City
MFL says the coach singled out his players' defensive discipline in the 1-0 win in Cheras that took them into the Malaysia FA Cup semi-finals.
Match Reports
Haaland, Doku and Cherki score as Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield
All three goals came after Ryan Gravenberch's sending-off, Liverpool say; Erling Haaland opened the scoring midway through the second half.
Malaysian Football
DPMM FC v Johor Darul Ta’zim and Selangor FC v Kuching City FC: the Malaysia FA Cup semi-final dates
MFL's schedule puts the first legs at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium and MBPJ Stadium on 23 October, and the returns at Sultan Ibrahim and Taha Ariffin on 8 November.
Harimau MalayaReported
FAM president says Tan Cheng Hoe remains Harimau Malaya's interim coach — report
Reporter Zulhelmi Zainal Azam quotes Ab Ghani Hassan on Tan Cheng Hoe's interim role, as FAM is said to be looking for a foreign coach, possibly from Japan.
Malaysian Football
DPMM FC meet Johor Darul Ta’zim and Selangor FC face Kuching City FC in the Malaysia FA Cup semi-finals
MFL's bracket has DPMM FC hosting Johor Darul Ta’zim in the first leg of one tie and Selangor FC hosting Kuching City FC first in the other.
Malaysian Football
Haykal Danish and Pedro Ataide make their Selangor FC debuts against Star City FC
Both players first appeared for the club in the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final second leg on 11 October, Selangor FC say; the hosts lost 3-2 but went through.
Analysis
Selangor FC 2-3 Star City FC: beaten at home, through to the semi-finals with a warning
Star City FC took the second leg at MBPJ Stadium, yet the aggregate went the other way, the Malaysian Football League says. Where the tie was really decided.
Analysis
Pohang Steelers v Johor Darul Ta’zim: a defender short, and a lead the opener could not keep
Johor Darul Ta’zim face Pohang Steelers without Eddy Israfilov, Stadium Astro reports, after a 1-1 home draw with Buriram United.
Malaysian Football
Harith Haiqal reaches a century of Selangor FC appearances in the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-finals
The milestone came in the second leg against Star City FC on 11 October, by Selangor FC's count; a 3-2 home defeat still sent them through on aggregate.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim visit Pohang Steelers for their second AFC Champions League league-stage match
Kickoff at Pohang Steel Yard is at 6pm Malaysian time. The Malaysia Super League leaders drew 1-1 with Buriram United in their opening league-stage game.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim, Kuching City FC, DPMM FC and Selangor FC make up the Malaysia FA Cup last four
DPMM FC and Selangor FC went through on 11 October, a day after Kuching City FC, to join Johor Darul Ta’zim in the semi-finals.
Malaysian Football
India beat the Malayan Tigress B-17 4-0 in Selayang and book a place at the 2027 finals
India sealed their spot at the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in China with the Group E win, the AFC said; Syria edged Iraq 1-0 in the other match.
Match Reports
J. Murray's goal takes DPMM FC past Kuala Lumpur City and into the semi-finals
An early goal in Cheras gave the visitors a 4-3 aggregate win after the 3-3 first leg in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Match Reports
Star City FC win 3-2 at MBPJ Stadium, but Selangor FC reach the semi-finals 6-4 on aggregate
Three second-half goals turned a 2-0 deficit into a win for the visitors, but a 4-1 first-leg lead carried the hosts into the last four.
Malaysian Football
Where to watch Kuala Lumpur City v DPMM FC and Selangor FC v Star City FC in the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-finals
MFL lists both quarter-final second legs on 11 October on Astro Arena Bola channels, Astro GO and Sooka, with kickoffs at 8.15pm and 8.30pm.
Match Reports
Dominic Solanke heads ten-man Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw at Manchester United
Bryan Mbeumo struck in the 73rd minute and Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off before Solanke levelled from Sandro Tonali's cross in stoppage time, Tottenham Hotspur's report says.
Match Reports
A. Mujagic scores three as Kuching City FC beat Kelantan City FC 4-1 to reach the semi-finals
Y. Tanigawa struck first at Taha Ariffin Stadium and the hosts went through 4-1 on aggregate after a goalless first leg in Kota Bharu.
Malaysian Football
Daily Mail profiles Luis Garcia over Johor Darul Ta’zim's 113-game unbeaten run
The chief executive told the British paper the club's mentality matches Europe's, Johor Darul Ta’zim said on 10 October, with the club top of the Malaysia Super League on 15 points.
Malaysian Football
Kim Pan-gon urges Selangor FC not to be complacent before the Star City FC second leg
Selangor FC lead 4-1 after the first leg in Kangar, and the head coach wants his players focused on the semi-finals, the club's match preview says.
Malaysian Football
DPMM FC goalkeeper Sam Somerville calls for discipline in the Kuala Lumpur City second leg
The goalkeeper told MFL the 3-3 first leg, in which DPMM FC led 3-1, is a lesson before the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final return on 11 October.
Malaysian Football
Kuching City FC and Kelantan City FC level at 0-0 before the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final second leg
Nothing separates the sides after the first leg in Kota Bharu; MFL lists Astro Arena Bola, Astro GO and Sooka for the 7.45pm kickoff in Kuching on 10 October.
Malaysian Football
Selangor FC take a 4-1 lead into the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final second leg against Star City FC
Chrigor Moraes scored twice in the first leg; the return is at MBPJ Stadium on 11 October, and Selangor FC say the mission remains unfinished.
Malaysian Football
Kuala Lumpur City host DPMM FC in Cheras with their Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final level at 3-3
The second leg kicks off at 8.15pm on 11 October at Kuala Lumpur Stadium, after six goals were shared in Bandar Seri Begawan on 20 September.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim lead ASEAN Club Championship Group B after their 6-0 opener
Three sides won their first group match, and the 6-0 win over Svay Rieng puts Johor Darul Ta’zim first on goal difference, ASEAN United FC's table shows.
Match Reports
Johor Darul Ta’zim beat Penang FC 4-1 to reach the semi-finals 11-3 on aggregate
Bergson's penalty opened the scoring at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, and three more goals followed before Penang FC replied late in the quarter-final second leg.
Malaysian Football
Endrick dos Santos back on the pitch with Star City FC after three months out injured
The Harimau Malaya midfielder is training with the squad again after a knee ligament injury, MFL says, with Star City FC second from bottom of the Malaysia Super League.
Malaysian Football
Sabah FC launch a grassroots tournament for under-9 and under-11 sides
Sixteen teams per age group can enter the two-day event at Padang SAFA in Likas on 21 and 22 November 2026, the club says, with an eye on its academy.
Analysis
Johor Darul Ta’zim 6-0 Svay Rieng: patience first, then a rout
Held level for most of the first half, the AFF report says, Johor Darul Ta’zim then scored six. Where the margin came from, and what Group B asks next.
Match Reports
Five different scorers as Johor Darul Ta’zim beat Svay Rieng 6-0 in their ASEAN Club Championship opener
Arif Aiman broke through in the 39th minute and substitute Muhammad Daniesh struck twice late on at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, the AFF's match report says.
Malaysian Football
Kelantan City FC ready to defend and go to penalties in Kuching, says Wan Zaharulnizam
MFL quotes winger Wan Zaharulnizam Zakaria before the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final second leg against Kuching City FC, after a 0-0 first leg.
Match Reports
Gabriel Peres scores twice late as Kuching City FC draw 2-2 with Tampines Rovers
Gabriel Peres levelled in the 87th minute and again in stoppage time as the hosts twice came from behind at Taha Ariffin Stadium, Kuching.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim to give junior and reserve players their chances in the Malaysia Cup and ASEAN Club Championship
The club will put the Malaysia Super League, the AFC Champions League and the Malaysia FA Cup first, its statement of 6 October says, with five senior tournaments to manage.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim take a 7-2 lead into the second leg against Penang FC in the Malaysia FA Cup
The quarter-final returns to Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on 9 October at 5pm; Penang FC were beaten 7-2 at home in the first meeting on 20 September.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim host Svay Rieng at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in the ASEAN Club Championship
The sides drew 2-2 at Svay Rieng Stadium in December 2025. The 8 October group-stage meeting in Iskandar Puteri kicks off at 8pm Malaysian time.
EPL & Europe
Chris Kavanagh to referee Liverpool v Manchester City at Anfield on 11 October
The officials for the 11 October Premier League game are named, and Liverpool supporters pick the 4-3 win of January 2018 as the best in the fixture.
Harimau Malaya
LaVere Corbin-Ong says Harimau Malaya are heading the right way after a bronze in Jakarta
The Harimau Malaya captain told FIFA the clean record at the FIFA ASEAN Cup was a very positive part of the campaign.
Malaysian Football
DPMM FC lose Oscar Santis and Felipe Aspegren to injury before the Kuala Lumpur City second leg
Santis has a hamstring injury and Aspegren a fractured toe, DPMM FC said, with the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final second leg in Cheras on 11 October.
Harimau MalayaReported
Tan Cheng Hoe leaves the decision on his Harimau Malaya position to FAM — report
Reporter Zulhelmi Zainal Azam says the Harimau Malaya coach is ready to keep working with the team and is leaving FAM to rule on his role.
Match Reports
Indonesia 2-2 Thailand: the hosts take the FIFA ASEAN Cup final on penalties
Emil Audero's save from Nattapong Sayriya sealed a 4-2 shoot-out in Jakarta after two late goals in normal time and two more in extra time, FIFA's report says.
Malaysian Football
Kuching City FC host Tampines Rovers at Taha Ariffin Stadium in the ASEAN Club Championship
Second in the Malaysia Super League table, Kuching City FC welcome Tampines Rovers to Kuching on 7 October for a group-stage tie.
Match Reports
Harimau Malaya 1-0 Vietnam: Fergus Tierney settles the FIFA ASEAN Cup bronze final
Substitute Fergus Tierney scored in the 62nd minute, FIFA's report says, as Harimau Malaya finished third and unbeaten in Jakarta.
Harimau Malaya
Tan Cheng Hoe's starting XI for Harimau Malaya against Vietnam in Jakarta
Bergson, Hong Wan and three Selangor FC players were in the eleven MFL posted before the 5pm kickoff at Gelora Bung Karno on 5 October.
Malaysian Football
Takayoshi Ishihara names the 23 Malayan Tigress B-17 players for the Group E qualifiers in Selayang
Three goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders and seven strikers make up the U-17 squad, FAM said in a release on 5 October.
Malaysian Football
Mohd Shuhaily unable to take up the deputy chair of FAM's Integrity Committee
FAM's Executive Committee named him to the post on 30 September; a FAM media release five days later says he cannot accept it.
Malaysian Football
Malayan Tigress call 23 players to camp for two matches against Saudi Arabia in Doha
Head coach Nidzam Adzha Yusoff kept 13 players from July's AFF Women's Cup squad, FAM's media release says; the games are on 9 and 13 October.
Malaysian Football
Malayan Tigress B-17 open their Group E qualifiers against Syria at MP Selayang
Takayoshi Ishihara and captain Qistina Fais spoke before the opener, FAM said; kickoff in Selayang is at 9pm on 5 October.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim III make it 13 wins from 13 in Piala Presiden
FAM's matchday 14 cards show a 3-0 win at Penang FC II for the Piala Presiden leaders, who are now nine points clear of Terengganu FC U-20.
Harimau Malaya
Selangor FC's Syahir Bashah and Johor Darul Ta’zim's Hong Wan earn first Harimau Malaya caps
MFL says both made their first appearances for the national side at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, with Syahir scoring in the 6-0 win over Singapore.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya supporters can buy bronze final tickets only through FAM
FAM told supporters on 3 October that tickets for the 5 October third-place match against Vietnam in Jakarta are sold through the federation alone.
Match Reports
Hong Kong, China 2-0 Cambodia: the hosts take the Division 2 title at Kai Tak
Matt Orr scored and Everton Camargo added a penalty, the AFF's report says, as Cambodia lost for the first time in the tournament.
Harimau Malaya
Williams Minh Hoang says Vietnam want to win the third-place match against Harimau Malaya
The striker, who scored his first goal for Vietnam in the 4-2 win over Pakistan, told FIFA the aim against Harimau Malaya on 5 October is victory.
Malaysian Football
Sabah FC put a RM19.90 supporters' card on sale with early online ticket access
Holders get first access to online tickets, a monthly draw for five winners and partner discounts through 2026/27, the club says.
Harimau MalayaConfirmed
Confirmed: Faisal Halim to miss the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match with a reported calf problem
Confirmed: Faisal Halim was not in the Harimau Malaya squad for the third-place play-off against Vietnam in Jakarta on 5 October. Malay Mail had reported that a calf injury ruled him out.
Match Reports
Thailand 1-2 Philippines: a first defeat for the finalists in Bandung
The Philippines took their first win of the tournament in their last group match; Thailand still meet Indonesia in the final on 5 October.
Match Reports
Vietnam 4-2 Pakistan: comeback sets up a third-place match against Harimau Malaya
Four second-half goals overturned Mohib Ullah's opener in Jakarta, FIFA's match report says, with Nguyen Dinh Bac scoring one and setting up two.
Harimau Malaya
Arif Aiman proud of Harimau Malaya after three clean sheets and a final missed on goals scored
The winger told FIFA the players are disappointed, but pointed to three group matches without conceding as one of the reasons for optimism.
Harimau Malaya
FAM asks FIFA for an official explanation of the added time in Indonesia v Bangladesh
In a media statement on 2 October, FAM said it wants an official explanation from FIFA about the added time in the match that sent Indonesia to the final.
Match Reports
Indonesia 9-2 Bangladesh: Mitchell Baker's five goals take the hosts to the final
Two goals deep in stoppage time lifted Indonesia above Harimau Malaya on goals scored and into the final, FIFA's match report says.
Malaysian Football
Rodney Celvin wants Kuching City FC to show a smaller club can fight the region's best
Defender Rodney Celvin told the AFF that his club want to prove something on their debut in the ASEAN club competition, which they open against Tampines Rovers on 7 October.
Harimau Malaya
Selangor FC's Syahir Bashah adds the fifth as Harimau Malaya beat Singapore 6-0
Syahir Bashah, one of five Selangor FC players with the squad, scored in the 87th minute in Bandung, FIFA's report says, before late goals in Jakarta settled Group A.
Match Reports
Harimau Malaya hit Singapore for six in Bandung and still miss the final
Bergson scored three times, but Indonesia's two stoppage-time goals in Jakarta took the Group A place in the final, FIFA's match report says.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya will meet China in Guangzhou on 14 and 17 November
Ab Ghani Hassan, the new FAM president, announced a two-match series against China, the ASEAN Football Federation reported on 30 September.
Malaysian Football
Negeri Sembilan FC have two Malaysia Super League matches in October
In the Malaysia Super League, Negeri Sembilan FC host Sabah FC on 17 October and travel to DPMM FC on 30 October. The club published its October calendar on 30 September.
Malaysian Football
Irfan Zakaria and James Okwuosa still injured before Kuching City FC's ASEAN Club Championship opener
MFL says Aidil Sharin Sahak is without Irfan Zakaria and James Okwuosa, and Jimmy Raymond is not yet back, before Kuching City FC open the ASEAN Club Championship against Tampines Rovers on 7 October.
Malaysian Football
Ab Ghani names FAM's standing committee chairs for 2025-2029
The FAM president announced the chairs and deputy chairs of eleven standing committees at the executive committee's sixth meeting of the term, held at Wisma FAM on 30 September.
Malaysian Football
A friendly with Sabah FC to keep Kuching City FC's momentum going
MFL says Kuching City FC, second in the Malaysia Super League on 12 points, are using a friendly against Sabah FC to keep their momentum going through the break.
EPL & Europe
Commission: Manchester City guilty on every financial charge, sanction to come
The Premier League has published the independent Commission's core findings: 'sham' sponsorship deals inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million, and the sanction hearing is next.
Harimau Malaya
Dion Cools tells FIFA Harimau Malaya should be proud of the Jakarta draw
Speaking to FIFA after the goalless derby at Gelora Bung Karno on 28 September, the Harimau Malaya captain praised how Indonesia defended with ten men and called the match intense.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya v Singapore in Bandung: kick-off at 8.30pm on 1 October
FIFA's report of the Jakarta derby has Singapore a point behind Harimau Malaya going into the closing round of Group A. Kick-off at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium is at 8.30pm.
Harimau Malaya
Tan Cheng Hoe's eleven for the Indonesia derby, from Syihan Hazmi to Bergson
MFL's line-up graphic for the 28 September derby at Gelora Bung Karno names Tan Cheng Hoe as head coach, Syihan Hazmi among the eleven, and twelve substitutes.
Malaysian Football
Miguel Cifuentes says he is fully fit again as Sabah FC sit fourth
MFL say Miguel Cifuentes has recovered from a finger injury and played in every Malaysia Super League match this season, with Sabah FC fourth on six points.
Harimau Malaya
Selangor FC had five players with Harimau Malaya against Indonesia
Selangor FC said five of their players were with Harimau Malaya for the Group A match against Indonesia, after the 3-0 win over Bangladesh opened the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Malaysian Football
A ninth straight Charity Cup heads Johor Darul Ta’zim's 2026-27 honours list
Johor Darul Ta’zim's own account has published the club's 2026-27 domestic honours, and the Charity Cup heads the list: an 11th in all, and a ninth in a row since 2018.
Match Reports
Harimau Malaya 0-0 Indonesia: ten-man hosts hold on in Jakarta
Harimau Malaya and Indonesia drew 0-0 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on 28 September, the hosts down to ten men from the first half after Thom Haye's red card.
Match Reports
Singapore 1-0 Bangladesh: Harhys Stewart heads the only goal
Singapore beat Bangladesh 1-0 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on 28 September, Harhys Stewart's first-half header deciding a Division 1 group match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Malaysian Football
Selangor FC had Nooa Laine, Faisal Halim and Quentin Cheng in Harimau Malaya’s opening win
Selangor FC’s international round-up puts Nooa Laine, Faisal Halim and Quentin Cheng in the Harimau Malaya side that opened the FIFA ASEAN Cup with a 3-0 win in Jakarta.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya meet Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno, kicking off at 8.30pm
Harimau Malaya play Indonesia in their second FIFA ASEAN Cup group match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, kicking off at 8.30pm Malaysian time on 28 September.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim line up two home matches at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on 8 and 9 October
Johor Darul Ta’zim have two home matches in two days: the ASEAN Club Championship group game with Svay Rieng on 8 October, then the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final with Penang FC.
Harimau Malaya
FAM keeps Harimau Malaya supporter tickets on sale until 11.59pm on 28 September
FAM says supporter tickets can only be bought through the association, and that the window it is advertising stays open until 11.59pm on 28 September, Malaysian time.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim have 15 points and 25 goals from five matches, and have conceded none
Johor Darul Ta’zim say they have taken the maximum 15 points from five Malaysia Super League matches, scored 25 goals and conceded none. The league table says the same.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim second team beaten 1-0 by Singapore's U22 side
Johor Darul Ta’zim have published a 1-0 defeat for their second team against Singapore's U22 national side in an international friendly.
Match Reports
Cambodia 1-0 Myanmar: Sin Kakada settles it at 90+4'
Cambodia beat Myanmar 1-0 at Kai Tak Stadium on 27 September, Sin Kakada settling a Division 2 group-stage match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup in stoppage time.
Match Reports
Hong Kong, China open with a 4-0 win over Laos at Kai Tak
Hong Kong, China beat Laos 4-0 at Kai Tak Stadium on 27 September, opening their Division 2 group at the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Malaysian Football
Grandstand tickets added for the Malayan Tigress B-17 qualifiers at MP Selayang
FAM has added the Grandstand category for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers at Stadium MP Selayang, where Malaysia meet Syria, Iraq and India in October 2026.
Features
Matt Orr wants the trophy as Hong Kong, China open at Kai Tak
Hong Kong, China forward Matt Orr told FIFA his side are at the FIFA ASEAN Cup for the trophy, and rates Kai Tak Stadium above any ground he has played on.
Harimau Malaya
Thom Haye says Indonesia are ready for Harimau Malaya in Jakarta
Thom Haye told FIFA that Indonesia are ready to face Harimau Malaya in Jakarta on 28 September, after Harimau Malaya opened the FIFA ASEAN Cup with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh.
Malaysian Football
Negeri Sembilan FC show their home shirt for 2026-2027
Negeri Sembilan FC have posted the first pictures of their 2026-2027 home shirt, with the club eighth in the Malaysia Super League and Sabah FC due at Seremban on 17 October.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim III stay perfect at the top of Piala Presiden after matchday 13
FAM has published the matchday 13 cards for Piala Presiden: Johor Darul Ta’zim III stay top with twelve wins from twelve, and the next round falls on 27 and 30 September and 1 October.
Malaysian Football
Negeri Sembilan FC set their restart against Sabah FC for 17 October
Negeri Sembilan FC have given 17 October and a 17:00 kick-off for their Malaysia Super League Matchday 5 match with Sabah FC at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Seremban.
Match Reports
Pakistan 0-4 Thailand and Vietnam 1-0 Philippines open Group B
Thailand beat Pakistan 4-0 and Vietnam beat the Philippines 1-0 in Bandung on 26 September, the first two Division 1 Group B matches of the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Harimau Malaya
Bergson and Dion Cools look to Indonesia after a winning start
FIFA's own interview with the Harimau Malaya captain and the striker who scored on debut, three days before the 28 September meeting with Indonesia in Jakarta.
Features
Pakistan reach a FIFA finals for the first time as Group B opens in Bandung
FIFA's own matchday preview: Pakistan v Thailand and Vietnam v Philippines open Division 1 Group B at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium on 26 September.
Match Reports
Indonesia 2-0 Singapore: Group A now has two winners
Indonesia beat Singapore 2-0 in Jakarta on 25 September, FIFA's report naming Ragnar Oratmangoen and Ole Romeny as the scorers and putting them level with Harimau Malaya.
Match Reports
Harimau Malaya beat Bangladesh 3-0 to open the FIFA ASEAN Cup
Harimau Malaya opened the FIFA ASEAN Cup with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on 25 September, Arif Aiman scoring twice.
Harimau MalayaReported
Nacho Mendez reportedly responds after not being called into the FIFA ASEAN Cup squad
Stadium Astro reported on 25 September that Nacho Mendez had responded after not being called into the national squad, while Astro Arena reported supporters questioning FAM's final 23.
Harimau Malaya
Three Johor Darul Ta’zim players make their Harimau Malaya debut against Bangladesh
MFL published the Harimau Malaya starting XI for the opening FIFA ASEAN Cup match against Bangladesh, with Bergson, Brad Tapp and Hidalgo in it for the first time.
Match Reports
Myanmar 2-0 Timor-Leste: Division 2 opens at Mong Kok
Myanmar beat Timor-Leste 2-0 at Mong Kok Stadium in Hong Kong on 24 September, opening their Division 2 group at the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Features
Laos captain Bounphachan Bounkong scored the first goal in FIFA ASEAN Cup history
FIFA's interview with Bounphachan Bounkong: the Laos captain scored the first goal in FIFA ASEAN Cup history from the penalty spot, months after rupturing a cruciate ligament.
Malaysian Football
Eight DPMM FC players in Brunei's FIFA ASEAN Cup squad
AFF says DPMM FC contributed eight players to Brunei's FIFA ASEAN Cup squad — which makes a Malaysia Super League club the backbone of another country's tournament side.
Match Reports
Laos 3-1 Brunei: the first match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup
Laos took the first match ever played at the FIFA ASEAN Cup, beating Brunei 3-1 at Mong Kok Stadium on 24 September with a penalty inside four minutes.
Malaysian Football
Takumi Sasaki doubtful for the Malaysia Super League restart, targeting a late-October return
Takumi Sasaki says his muscle injury is healing but that he is not ready to face Sabah FC on 17 October, and hopes to be back for Negeri Sembilan FC at the end of the month.
EPL & Europe
Arsenal open the ballot for their Champions League night against Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal host Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium at 4am Malaysian time on 25 November, with the disability access ballot closing on 28 September.
Transfers
Emily Fox signs on for longer at Arsenal
The United States right-back has committed her future to Arsenal after 93 appearances, a League Cup, a European title and the club's first FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
EPL & Europe
Selma Panengstuen collects Tottenham Hotspur Legacy Number 189
The goalkeeper's debut in the Subway Players Cup tie with West Ham has put her on the club's permanent list of senior players, as number 189.
EPL & Europe
Chelsea bring The Famous CFC back to Kuala Lumpur, with Hasselbaink
Chelsea say their international fan programme returns to Malaysia in October, with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink at a Kuala Lumpur watch party for the Premier League match against Manchester United.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim put the 2026/27 home and away kits on sale
Johor Darul Ta’zim say their 2026/27 Nike home and away kits are on sale now, in the club's own stores and online, with the Malaysia Super League leaders unbeaten after five matches.
Malaysian Football
Three Malaysian match officials named for the AFC Asian Cup 2027
FAM says Nazmi, Mu'azi and Zairul are among the 76 match officials the AFC has appointed for the Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia, from 7 January to 5 February.
EPL & Europe
Arsenal's Brazil pair head to Kolkata for a first meeting with India
Arsenal face a 21-day gap before Premier League football returns on 10 October, and Bruno Guimaraes and Gabriel Magalhaes spend part of it in Australia and India with Brazil.
EPL & Europe
Tottenham Hotspur Women's Under-19s come from behind at Bristol City
Poppy Neill and Grace Bellwood scored in four first-half minutes as the Tottenham Hotspur Women's Under-19s came from behind to win 2-1 at Bristol City.
EPL & Europe
Martin Ho says Tottenham Hotspur Women lacked a cutting edge in the Players Cup opener
After a goalless draw and a shootout defeat to West Ham Women, Martin Ho said his Tottenham Hotspur Women side reached good positions without finishing, and praised a debut in goal.
Match Reports
Tottenham Hotspur Women lose the Players Cup shootout to West Ham Women
A goalless 90 minutes at Brisbane Road on 23 September, and then West Ham Women took the extra point from the Players Cup shootout against Tottenham Hotspur Women, winning it 4-3.
EPL & Europe
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur Legends meet at Stamford Bridge in March 2027
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will send their Legends to Stamford Bridge on Saturday 27 March 2027, in a charity fixture over the Easter weekend.
Malaysian Football
FAM publishes amended Piala Belia results: two 4-0 wins on a Wednesday card
FAM has published an amended Piala Belia card for Wednesday 23 September: Selangor FC beat Penang FC III 4-0, and Akademi Kuching City FC beat PDRM FC 4-0.
Malaysian Football
Arif leads the Johor Darul Ta’zim 2026/27 assist chart with 11
Johor Darul Ta’zim have published their 2026/27 assist statistics, current to 20 September: Arif on 11, Hidalgo on 7, Bergson on 4, and fifteen more names below them.
Malaysian Football
Star City FC restart in October 4-1 down in the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final
Star City FC have set out three October fixtures: MBPJ on 11 October, 4-1 down in the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final, then Malaysia Super League on 16 and 31 October.
Malaysian Football
Terengganu FC use the international break to take stock after a slow start
The club say they are reassessing the squad after an unconvincing start, and that supporters' representatives were given an explanation. Terengganu FC sit seventh with five points.
Malaysian Football
The ASEAN Club Championship returns in October with a wider group stage
The new ASEAN Club Championship season starts in October with a bigger group stage, four qualifiers from each group and a new quarter-final round. Johor Darul Ta’zim are in the field.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya open the FIFA ASEAN Cup against Bangladesh in Jakarta
The FIFA ASEAN Cup opener kicks off at 17:00 Malaysian time on 25 September at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, with Harimau Malaya 136th in the world and Bangladesh 181st.
Malaysian Football
Kuching City FC use the FIFA break to reset before the Malaysia FA Cup second leg
Aidil Sharin Sahak wants the two-week international window to sharpen Kuching City FC before Tampines Rovers on 7 October and the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final second leg on 10 October.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim post two academy wins, in the Piala Presiden and in Singapore
Johor Darul Ta’zim have published two academy results: the third team beat Kedah FA 2-0 in the Piala Presiden, and the under-thirteen side won 4-0 in the Singapore Premier Youth League.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya ticket windows: the opener has shut, two are still open
FAM say ticket sales for the Bangladesh match have closed, while the Indonesia window runs to 25 September and the Singapore window to 28 September.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim open JDT+, with Untamed to premiere on 22 October
Johor Darul Ta’zim have opened JDT+, which the club calls premium content for the fans, and say a production named Untamed premieres on 22 October.
Malaysian Football
FAM turns 100, and marks the centenary at Wisma FAM
The Football Association of Malaysia turned 100 on 11 September and held a thanksgiving ceremony at Wisma FAM in Kelana Jaya, days before Harimau Malaya open the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Malaysian Football
FAM sets the next matchdays in Piala Presiden and Piala Belia
FAM has published matchday 13 of Piala Presiden, on 23 and 24 September, and matchday 18 of Piala Belia, on 26, 27 and 30 September — eleven age-group fixtures in all.
Harimau Malaya
FAM names the final 23 for the FIFA ASEAN Cup, with three replacements confirmed
FAM has published the final 23-man Harimau Malaya squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup, confirming three replacements. Malaysia open against Bangladesh in Jakarta on 25 September.
Harimau MalayaConfirmed
Confirmed: Harimau Malaya lose three names from the FIFA ASEAN Cup squad — report
Confirmed: Malay Mail reported on 22 September that Faris Danish Asrul, Sergio Aguero and Romel Morales are out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup squad, with three replacements coming in.
Malaysian Football
Johor Darul Ta’zim confirm two home nights in October: Svay Rieng, then Penang FC
Johor Darul Ta’zim have two home matches on consecutive nights at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on 8 and 9 October, the second of them the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final return against Penang FC.
Match Reports
DPMM FC and Kuala Lumpur City draw 3-3 in the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final first leg
DPMM FC and Kuala Lumpur City finished the opening leg of their Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final level at 3-3 in Bandar Seri Begawan, with the tie to be settled in the return.
Match Reports
Johor Darul Ta’zim win 7-2 at Penang FC in the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final
Johor Darul Ta’zim won the opening leg of their Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final 7-2 away at Penang FC, and carry a five-goal advantage into the return.
Harimau Malaya
FAM and PUMA launch the Harimau Malaya 2026/27 home and away shirts
FAM and PUMA have launched two new Harimau Malaya shirts for 2026/27, one for home and one for away, and both are on sale now.
Match Reports
Selangor FC win 4-1 at Star City FC in the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final
Selangor FC won 4-1 away at Star City FC in the first leg of their Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final, and take a three-goal lead into the return.
Harimau MalayaUnconfirmed
Unconfirmed: Wan Kuzain reportedly disappointed to be absent from the FIFA ASEAN Cup squad
Unconfirmed: Utusan Malaysia reported on 19 September that Wan Kuzain was unhappy to find himself outside the 23 FAM published for the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya's FIFA ASEAN Cup schedule: Bangladesh, Indonesia and Singapore in Group A
FAM has published Harimau Malaya's FIFA ASEAN Cup schedule: three Group A matches in Jakarta and Bandung from 25 September, with the final on 5 October.
Malaysian Football
Star City FC host Selangor FC in the FA Cup quarter-final first leg at Kangar
Star City FC meet Selangor FC at Stadium Tuanku Syed Putra in the first leg of their FA Cup quarter-final, at 9pm. The league table says the two arrive from very different places.
Malaysian Football
Ab Ghani Hassan elected FAM president, and the empty committee is filled
Delegates at FAM's second extraordinary congress elected Ab Ghani Hassan president for the rest of the 2025-2029 term, filling seats vacant since January.
Harimau Malaya
A 23-man Harimau Malaya squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup, nine of them from Johor Darul Ta’zim
FAM has named 23 players for the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Jakarta and Bandung, nine of them at Johor Darul Ta’zim. Harimau Malaya open against Bangladesh on 25 September.
Match Reports
Kuching City FC beaten on their AFC Champions League Two debut
Kuching City FC lost 2-1 at Phnom Penh Crown on 17 September on their first appearance in the AFC Champions League Two.
EPL & Europe
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: the fixture list between here and 28 November
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 on 6 September. What the Premier League calendar asks of them, and of Manchester City, between now and 28 November.
Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya under-19s reach the AFC U20 Asian Cup finals in China
Shukor Adan's side beat Laos 2-1 in Vientiane to take one of the seven best runners-up places in qualifying, and will play at the AFC U20 Asian Cup finals in China in March and April 2027.
Match Reports
Ten-man Selangor FC hold off Melaka FC 3-2 to stay perfect
Selangor FC lost a player before half-time, were pegged back twice and still won 3-2 at MBPJ Stadium, Petaling Jaya, keeping a perfect start to the Malaysia Super League season.
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