Bangladesh vs Singapore ASEAN Cup Ends in 1-0 Defeat

Bangladesh vs Singapore ASEAN Cup: Tigers Fall Short in Jakarta

The Bangladesh vs Singapore ASEAN Cup clash ended in heartbreak for the Bengal Tigers on Monday, September 28. Bangladesh produced a much-improved performance but went down 1-0 to Singapore in their second match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Jakarta, with Harhys Stewart’s 35th-minute header proving the difference. The Daily Star

The match took place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. It kicked off at 4:00 PM Jakarta time, which is 3:00 PM Bangladesh time. Vietnam

Source: FIFA Match Centre, The Daily Star

Match Result at a Glance

Final score: Singapore 1, Bangladesh 0
Goal: Harhys Stewart (35′)
Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia
Competition: FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, Division 1, Group A
Referee: Mongkolchai Pechsri Inilah

Source: FIFA Match Centre, Inilah.com

Dooley Makes Four Changes After Malaysia Loss

Bangladesh entered this game under pressure. In the opening match, Malaysia beat them 3-0, with winger Arif Aiman scoring twice in the first half and forward Bergson adding a third in the 52nd minute. The Daily Star

As a result, head coach Thomas Dooley shook up his team. He brought captain Jamal Bhuyan, Zidane Yousuf, Shuki Itofusa and Shekh Morsalin into the starting XI. Sohel Rana, Farhaan Ali Wahid, Shakil Ahad Topu and Fahamedul Islam dropped out. Times Of Bangladesh

Before kickoff, Dooley made his goal clear. He told his players they needed a different mindset and attitude, and said he wanted to win the game. Dhaka Tribune

Source: The Daily Star, TOB News, Dhaka Tribune

Bangladesh vs Singapore ASEAN Cup: Strong Start for the Tigers

The changes worked early on. Rakib Hossain and Shuki carried the ball toward Singapore’s box again and again in the opening 15 minutes, but Bangladesh could not turn those attacks into a shot. Times Of Bangladesh

However, Singapore slowly took control. After winning two corners in the 16th minute, they forced goalkeeper Mehedi Hasan Srabon to stop an attempt from Ilhan Fandi. Later, Srabon dived to push away a dangerous free kick from just outside the box in the 33rd minute before defender Tariq Kazi cleared the danger. Times Of Bangladesh

Source: TOB News

How Harhys Stewart Scored the Winning Goal

Just two minutes after that save, Singapore broke through. Stewart rose unmarked and powered a header past the Bangladesh goalkeeper from Nur Adam Abdullah’s cross. The cross came from the left side of the pitch. The Daily Star

Singapore nearly doubled the lead soon after. Two minutes after the goal, a shot from the right struck the crossbar. Prothomalo

The first-half numbers told a clear story. Although Bangladesh enjoyed early control, they finished the half without a single shot on target, while Singapore put four of their five efforts on target. Times Of Bangladesh

Interestingly, Stewart also scored against Bangladesh earlier this year. His first international goal gave Singapore a 1-0 win over Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in March. SportPlus.sg

Source: The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, TOB News, SportPlus

Second Half: Bangladesh Push but Cannot Equalize

Singapore started the second half brightly. They forced Mehedi to tip a shot over the bar in the 47th minute. Dooley then made three changes to lift his side, and Fahamedul, who replaced Shuki on the left, created Bangladesh’s best chance of the half in the 79th minute. Daily Waadaa

Meanwhile, Shamit Shome also threatened with a header in the second half, but it did not bring an equalizer. In the end, Bangladesh kept pressing until the final minute, yet they could not break down Singapore’s defence. AcehGroundTimes Of Bangladesh

Source: Daily Waadaa, AcehGround, TOB News

Bangladesh vs Singapore Starting Lineups

Bangladesh: Mehedi Hasan Srabon; Jamal Bhuyan, Shekh Morsalin, Hamza Choudhury, Shuki Itofusa; Rakib Hossain, Zidane Yousuf, Tariq Kazi, Zayyan Ahmed; Saad Uddin, Shamit Shome. AcehGround

Singapore: Izwan Mahbud (GK); Ryhan Stewart, Nur Adam Abdullah, Hariss Harun, Jacob Mahler; Kyoga Nakamura, Shah Shahiran, Harhys Stewart; Song Ui Young, Farhan Zulkifli, Ilhan Fandi. Inilah

Singapore coach: Tsutomu Ogura
Bangladesh coach: Thomas Dooley AcehGround

Source: AcehGround, Inilah.com

Head-to-Head Record Still Favors Singapore

This result extends a long pattern. Singapore won 1-0 in March 2026 during the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers and 2-1 in Dhaka in June 2025. Bangladesh have recorded two draws but have never beaten Singapore. Dhaka Tribune

Source: Dhaka Tribune

What the Bangladesh vs Singapore ASEAN Cup Result Means

The defeat puts Bangladesh in a very difficult position. They now sit bottom of Group A with zero points from two matches, and they must beat hosts Indonesia on Thursday to keep any chance of progressing. That match falls on October 1. Times Of Bangladesh

On the positive side, the performance showed clear progress. Bangladesh played with more energy and discipline than against Malaysia. Still, the team needs to turn good spells into real chances. Against Indonesia, finishing will decide everything.

FAQs

Q1. What was the Bangladesh vs Singapore ASEAN Cup score?
Singapore won 1-0 on September 28, 2026, in Jakarta.

Q2. Who scored in the Bangladesh vs Singapore match?
Harhys Stewart scored with a header in the 35th minute from Nur Adam Abdullah’s cross.

Q3. Who is Bangladesh’s next opponent in the ASEAN Cup?
Bangladesh will face hosts Indonesia on Thursday, October 1.

Q4. Can Bangladesh still qualify from Group A?
Their chances are very slim. They have zero points and must beat Indonesia to keep any hope alive.

Q5. Has Bangladesh ever beaten Singapore in football?
No. Bangladesh have drawn twice but have never beaten Singapore.