2021 Singapore Premier League Round 19: Roundup

Albirex Niigata (S) are now in the driving seat to retain their AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) crown after a thrilling draw against the Lion City Sailors to remain five points ahead of the latter. While the Sailors have a game in hand, they will be powerless as long as Albirex win their remaining two matches. Elsewhere, Tampines Rovers edged the Young Lions to end their recent torrid run of form while Tanjong Pagar United frustrated Hougang United. We recap all the action below…

2021 Singapore Premier League Round 19: Preview

Friday night promises to be a pivotal night in the AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) title race as the top two, Albirex Niigata (S) and Lion City Sailors, face off in a massive clash. A win for the White Swans will see them pull eight points clear and take a huge step towards retaining the title, while three points for the Sailors will swing the pendulum the other way to allow Kim Do-hoon’s men to take the upper hand in the title race. A day later, Hougang United visit Tanjong Pagar United knowing that victory will be enough to seal third spot above Tampines Rovers, who host Young Lions in a concurrent fixture.