2022 Singapore Premier League Matchweek 18: Roundup

The AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) title race took another twist as Albirex Niigata (S) overcame Lion City Sailors in a top-of-the-table clash to narrow the gap to two points with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Geylang International thrashed Tanjong Pagar United before seeing their seven-match unbeaten run come to an end against Tampines Rovers, who bounced back from a disappointing loss against Hougang United with an emphatic Eastern Derby victory.  Elsewhere, Balestier Khalsa dispatched Young Lions to return to winning ways. We recap all the action below…

2022 Singapore Premier League Matchweek 18: Preview

The league’s runaway top two teams will kick off Matchweek 18 of the AIA Singapore Premier League, as Albirex Niigata (S) host Lion City Sailors looking to reduce a five-point deficit on Friday night. Tampines Rovers will entertain Hougang United on Saturday evening with both sides reeling from recent defeats, while Tanjong Pagar United aim to extend their three-match unbeaten run against Geylang International on the same day. Then, Balestier Khalsa will attempt to get back to winning ways against the Young Lions on Sunday evening, before the week’s jam-packed local football action concludes with an enticing Eastern Derby – Geylang face off with Tampines next Wednesday night.