Albirex Niigata (S)’s Daniel Goh in action against Tanjong Pagar United’s Faizal Roslan, 12 July 2024.
SINGAPORE, 20 SEPTEMBER 2024 – The excitement continues in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) with the start of Matchweek 17. The weekend kicks off with the second Jurong East Derby of the season, as Albirex Niigata (S) and Tanjong Pagar United go head-to-head on Friday night.
On Saturday, the sole fixture features Young Lions, who impressed with a strong performance against BG Tampines Rovers last week, facing off against Hougang United. Both teams will be eager to secure the three points on offer.
Matchweek 17 wraps up with a doubleheader. The Bishan Derby sees Lion City Sailors take on Balestier Khalsa before Brunei DPMM host BG Tampines at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, hoping to finally clinch their first home win of the season.
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Redemption at stake in Jurong East Derby
Albirex Niigata (S) vs Tanjong Pagar United| 20 September | 7:45pm | Jurong East Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2 (Delayed Telecast)
Team News for Albirex Niigata (S): Syed Firdaus is serving a suspension while Amy Recha is out injured
Team News for Tanjong Pagar United: Timur Talipov is suspended from this match
- Both sides are struggling at the lower end of the league table and will be looking for a positive result to aid their recovery.
- This will be the first derby for both Keiji Shigetomi and Hyrizal Jufri this season.
- The Jaguars caused an upset by defeating the White Swans with a 2-1 scoreline in their first meeting in July.
Albirex Niigata (S)’s Haziq Kamarudin in action against Geylang International, 15 September 2024.
Young Lions eyeing maximum points
Young Lions vs Hougang United | 21 September | 6:00pm | Jalan Besar Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2 (Delayed Telecast)
Team News for Young Lions: Regulars such as Fairuz Fazli are away with the National Under19 squad and not available for this match
Team News for Hougang United: Danish Irfan is not available for the match
- Young Lions came close to upsetting unbeaten BG Tampines Rovers in their last match and will be looking to build on their good form.
- Both sides are level on 14 points in the standings with the Cheetahs having played a game less than their opponents,
- The two sides played to a 2-2 draw in their first encounter back in July.
Young Lions’ Ryaan Sanizal in action against BG Tampines Rovers, 14 September 2024.
Rivals clash in Bishan Derby
Lion City Sailors vs Balestier Khalsa | 22 September | 6:00pm | Bishan Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Lion City Sailors: Anumanthan is serving a suspension and will not be available for the match
Team News for Balestier Khalsa: Madhu Mohana is suspended for this match
- The Sailors go into the fixture at the top of the league standings for the first time since Matchweek 8.
- Balestier will be looking to their talismanic midfielder Ismail Sassi for inspiration as he is in rich vein of form after scoring in his last six games.
- In the first Bishan Derby of the season in July, the Sailors ran out 4-2 winners with goals coming from Bart Ramselaar, Toni Datkovic and a brace from Maxime Lestienne.
Lion City Sailors’ Lennart Thy in action against Tanjong Pagar United, 14 September 2024.
DPMM seeking win on home soil
Brunei DPMM vs BG Tampines Rovers | 22 September | 8:15pm | Bandar Seri Begawan| Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2 (Delayed Telecast)
Team News for Brunei DPMM: Kristijan Naumovski is suspended for this match
Team News for BG Tampines Rovers: Taufik Suparno is serving the second of his four-match suspension
- DPMM have only managed four draws in their four home matches in Brunei this season.
- The Stags will be seeking a return to winning ways after drawing their last three league fixtures.
- BG Tampines secured a comfortable 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture back in July.
Brunei DPMM’s Farshad Noor in action against Balestier Khalsa, 13 September 2024.
