Young Lions and Lion City Sailors players challenging for the ball, 18 May 2024.
SINGAPORE, 21 JULY 2024 – Another week of footballing action is upon us, with Matchweek 10 of the Singapore Premier League set to deliver a number of intriguing fixtures on the cards.
The match week kicks off with a Monday night clash between the Young Lions and the Lion City Sailors at Jalan Besar Stadium, followed by Hougang United hosting Albirex Niigata (S) at the same venue the following night.
On Wednesday night, a double-header features the season’s second Eastern Derby as BG Tampines Rovers face off against Geylang International at the Jalan Besar Stadium while Balestier Khalsa hosts Tanjong Pagar United at the Bishan Stadium.
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Sailors eyeing victory after setback
Young Lions vs Lions City Sailors | 22 July | 7:45pm | Jalan Besar Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Lion City Sailors: Bart Ramselaar is still a doubt while Adam Swandi could potentially return for the match
Team News for Young Lions: Rashid Hayek is an injury doubt for the game
- After losing to rivals BG Tampines Rovers in their previous match, the Sailors will be aiming to bounce back with a vengeance as they visit Jalan Besar Stadium to face the Young Lions on Monday night.
- The Young Lions, who are winless in their last three matches, will be seeking a strong performance against one of the title contenders.
- The Sailors defeated the Young Lions by a 3-1 scoreline in their first meeting this season on Matchweek 2.
Young Lions’ Jun Kobayashi celebrates scoring a goal against Hougang United, 14 July 2024.
White Swans looking to build on revival
Hougang United vs Albirex Niigata (S) | 23 July | 7:45pm | Jalan Besar Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Hougang United: No known injuries
Team News for Albirex Niigata (S): No known injuries
- Hougang United welcome a resurgent Albirex Niigata side to the Jalan Besar Stadium for a Tuesday Night clash.
- The bottom two sides in the league go into the match with contrasting forms as the Cheetahs are still winless in the campaign while the White Swans romped to a convincing win in Matchweek 9 under new head coach Keiji Shigetomi.
- Albirex secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Hougang in May.
Albirex Niigata (S)’s Shingo Nakano in action against Balestier Khalsa, 18 July 2024.
Unbeaten sides clash in Eastern Derby
BG Tampines Rovers vs Geylang International | 24 July | 7:45pm | Jalan Besar Stadium| Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for BG Tampines Rovers: Joel Chew and Amirul Haikal are long term injury absentees
Team News for Geylang International: Huzaifah Aziz continues his recovery from an ACL injury
- Both sides are the two remaining unbeaten teams in the league.
- Tampines forward Boris Kopitovic is one goal from equalling Aleksandar Duric’s tally of 105 goals for the club.
- Tomoyuki Doi has scored 14 goals as he remains at the top of the goal scorer’s chart.
- Both teams played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first Eastern Derby of the campaign
BG Tampines Rovers’ Faris Ramli in action against Lion City Sailors, 18 July 2024.
Tigers and Jaguars looking to bounce back
Balestier Khalsa vs Tanjong Pagar United | 24 July | 7:45pm | Bishan Stadium| Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Balestier Khalsa: Mukundan Maran and Syukri Noorhaizam are unavailable due to injury
Team News for Tanjong Pagar United: Syed Akmal is in contention after completing his suspension while Salif Cisse could potentially miss out due to injury.
- In the other fixture on Wednesday night, Balestier Khalsa hosts Tanjong Pagar United at the Bishan Stadium.
- Both teams suffered defeats in Matchweek 9 and will be eager to return to winning form.
- Balestier defeated Tanjong Pagar United earlier in the season with a 5-0 scoreline.
Tanjong Pagar United’ s Sahil Suhaimi celebrates scoring against Geylang International, 19 July 2024.
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