DPMM v Kuching City: Aidil Sharin's side visit Brunei on 18 October, 8.15pm, chasing Selangor and JDT

Kuching City go to Brunei to face DPMM in the Super League on Sunday, 18 October, kicking off at 8.15pm Malaysia time (12.15pm UTC). Brunei uses the same time zone as Malaysia, so it is 8.15pm there too. Aidil Sharin Sahak's side went into the weekend third on 12 points. They are three behind Johor Darul Ta'zim and Selangor, who both have 15. Selangor reached that total by beating Penang 3-1 on Saturday. DPMM, coached by Jamie McAllister, have had a mixed start.

Kuching's league form

Kuching have won four of their five league games. They beat Kelantan Red Warrior 5-0, Kuala Lumpur City 6-0, Sabah 2-0 and Melaka 2-1. Their only defeat was a 3-0 loss to JDT. That gives them 15 goals scored and four conceded.

A win in Brunei would take Kuching to 15 points, level with Selangor. JDT play Terengganu later on Sunday and could stretch their lead at the top.

A busy month for Kuching

Kuching are playing in three competitions at once and have had a crowded October. On 7 October they drew 2-2 with Singapore's Tampines Rovers in the ASEAN Club Championship. On Wednesday, 15 October they drew 1-1 with Hong Kong's Kitchee in the AFC Champions League Two at the newly upgraded Stadium Taha Ariffin. That leaves them just three days to recover and travel to Brunei.

They have also reached the Malaysia FA Cup semi-finals, where they will play Selangor. After a 4-1 quarter-final win over Kelantan City, Aidil Sharin's squad have plenty of reasons to rotate. How he balances league points with cup and continental games could shape Kuching's season.

DPMM's start

DPMM have had an up-and-down start to the league season. They lost 3-0 to JDT and 1-0 to Kuala Lumpur City, and won 1-0 away to Penang. Results listed by FotMob also show a 2-1 win over Sabah, which would give McAllister's side two wins and two defeats from four games.

Their attack has been the main concern. They scored just once in their first three league games. Kuching's defence has conceded only four goals all season, so DPMM may need to be patient.

What's at stake

The Super League takes a short break after this round. The next set of fixtures starts on 30 October, when DPMM host Negeri Sembilan. That makes Sunday the last chance for both sides to pick up points before the gap. For Kuching, three points would keep them close to the top two. For DPMM, beating one of the league's in-form teams would be a big step forward.

Key takeaways

• DPMM v Kuching City kicks off on Sunday, 18 October at 8.15pm Malaysia time.
• Kuching are third on 12 points, three behind JDT and Selangor.
• Kuching have won four of five league games and scored 15 goals, but have a tight schedule after their ACL Two game on Wednesday.
• DPMM have scored very few goals, managing just one in their first three league games.

FAQ

What time is DPMM vs Kuching City in Malaysia? The match kicks off at 8.15pm Malaysia time on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Brunei is in the same time zone.

Where are Kuching City in the Super League table? Kuching went into the weekend third on 12 points from five games. Johor Darul Ta'zim and Selangor are both on 15.

Who coaches DPMM and Kuching City? Jamie McAllister is DPMM's head coach. Aidil Sharin Sahak leads Kuching City.

Sources: FotMob, Bernama, The Stats API, Wikipedia