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#AWCL - Preview: Matchday 3
Kuala Lumpur: The Group Stage of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/2027™ concludes on Saturday and fans can expect scintillating action.
At stake are eight places in the knockout round, with the three group winners and runners-up and the two best third-placed sides to advance to the quarter-finals.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand, with several tickets already booked.

Group A (Thuwunna Football Stadium, Yangon)
Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) v Inac Kobe Leonessa
Kick-off: 15:00 (UTC+6:30)

BAM Khatoon FC (IRN) v Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+6:30)
#AWCL | Group A: BAM Khatoon FC (IRN) 1-6 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

#AWCL | Group A: BAM Khatoon FC (IRN) 1-6 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Having already booked their respective quarter-final tickets, Naegohyang Women’s FC and Inac Kobe Leonessa will square off for the Group A top spot.

It promises to be a cracker, with both teams having seamlessly seen off the challenges in their earlier matches.

Defending champions Naegohyang were at their offensive best against BAM Khatoon FC and Ayeyawady FC - Women, with the DPR Korea side netting 13 goals and conceding just one.
#AWCL | Group A: Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA) 0-2 INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN)

#AWCL | Group A: Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA) 0-2 INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN)

While Japan's Kobe were not as free scoring, they have the quality and experience to match Naegohyang.

For Islamic Republic of Iran's BAM Khatoon and Ayeyawady of Myanmar, victory is their only option and even that may not be enough as progression will depend on results in the other two groups.

Group B (Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata)
Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR) v Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)
Kick-off: 14:00 (UTC+5:30)

East Bengal FC (IND) v 4.25 SC (PRK)
Kick-off: 20:00 (UTC+5:30)
#AWCL | Group B: 4.25 Sports Club (PRK) 6 - 0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

#AWCL | Group B: 4.25 Sports Club (PRK) 6 - 0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Hosts East Bengal FC face a tough test against 4.25 SC, with the Indian side needing victory to be sure of progression.

DPR Korea's 4.25 SC are on six points and have been in fine form, scoring eight goals and being breached just once.
#AWCL | Group B: East Bengal FC (IND) 1-4 Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR)

#AWCL | Group B: East Bengal FC (IND) 1-4 Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR)

East Bengal are level on three points with Hwacheon KSPO WFC, who defeated the hosts 4-1 on Matchday Two and will fancy their chances of victory against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC.

The Vietnamese side, however, can still sneak through with a win and this should make Korea Republic's Hwacheon wary.

Group C (Markaziy Stadium, Qarshi)
Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN)
Kick-off: 15:30 (UTC+5)

Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)
Kick-off: 19:30 (UTC+5)
#AWCL | Group C: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-2 Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN)

#AWCL | Group C: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-2 Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN)

Group C is set for an exciting finish with Beijing Jingtan Football Club clear favourites to finish top.

On six points, the China PR side only need a draw against Melbourne City FC, who revived their fortunes with a 7-0 defeat of Kaya Fc-Iloilo on Wednesday.
#AWCL | Group C: Kaya FC-Iloilo 0 - 7 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

#AWCL | Group C: Kaya FC-Iloilo 0 - 7 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Also in the equation are Uzbekistan's PFC Nasaf, who will advance automatically with victory against Kaya FC and should Melbourne fail to beat Beijing.