Five observations from the first week of the 2026/27 SPL
The opening week of the 2026/27 Singapore Premier League saw underdog teams push the big clubs hard, including Hougang United leading defending champions Lion City Sailors 2-0 before drawing 2-2. Tanjong Pagar lost narrowly 1-0 to Geylang International despite playing with nine men, while Young Lions were thrashed 0-4 by FC Jurong. Stadium attendance also showed encouraging signs.