Anas Ouahim was the only player to score a hat-trick on Matchday Five and in the process became the first player from Sydney FC to net a treble on the continental stage for the Australian outfit.

For the second consecutive matchday, nine goals were scored from outside the penalty area, the highest tally in a single round of the AFC Champions League Two.

Al Hussein will feature in the knockout stage for just the second time after having done so in 2005. Contrastingly, fellow Jordanian side Al Wehdat advanced to the knockout stage for the ninth time but their first since 2019.

Kaya FC-Iloilo's knockout stage hopes may have been dashed but the side from the Philippines did create history as the point earned against Sanfrecce Hiroshima is the first time they have avoided defeat in six meetings with Japanese teams.

Caio Lucas has been in red hot form this season for Sharjah, not just in terms of scoring but in assists too. His effort against Istiklol made in 10 goals and six assists in 14 matches across all competitions for the winger.

Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC recorded an astonishing 82% possession against Al Wehdat, the highest since data collection began in 2017. The Islamic Republic of Iran side, however, still had to settle for a draw against Jordan's Al Wehdat.

Munas Dabbur has scored six goals in all competitions for Shabab Al Ahli this season, with five netted after coming on as a substitute, including one against Al Hussein on Matchday Five.

Matchday Five was the second-lowest round in terms of red cards (1 red card – Jovin Bedic of Eastern), with only Matchday Two having witnessed no expulsions.