Singapore Premier League Week 19: Roundup

Tampines Rovers hauled themselves right back into the title race with victory against Hougang United as they displaced the latter from third spot. With both leaders Brunei DPMM and Albirex Niigata (S) falling to shock defeats against Home United and Geylang International respectively, it means that there are only five points separating fourth from first. In the final game of the weekend, Young Lions put some distance between themselves and the bottom by beating Balestier Khalsa. We recap the weekend’s action below…

Singapore Premier League Week 19: Preview

With only seven points separating first from fourth and all four teams in action this weekend, this could be a crucial round of matches. Albirex Niigata (S) are well-placed to capitalise on any slip-up on leaders Brunei DPMM, who could see their three-point advantage evaporate if they lose to Home United. Tampines Rovers will wipe out the two-point gap between them and Hougang United if they can beat the Cheetahs, while Young Lions go searching for a fifth win of the season against an ailing Balestier Khalsa side. We take a more in-depth look at this weekend’s matches…