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Preview - Preliminary Stage: Matchday Three
Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage will be finalised with the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage on Sunday.
Only the six group winners will advance to join defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea, Melbourne City FC (AUS), Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR), INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN), Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) and Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE) in the Group Stage.

Group A - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (UTC+8)
Rovers FC (GUM) v Rajshahi Stars FC (BAN)
Kick-off: 16:00

East Bengal FC (IND) v Sabah FA (MAS)
Kick-off: 20:00

It will be a fight to the finish when East Bengal FC face hosts Sabah FA in Group A.
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Both teams won their earlier two matches, with India's East Bengal - thanks to a superior goal difference - only needing a draw to advance.

Malaysia's Sabah FA, however, will aim to utilise home ground advantage to get the victory they need to advance.

Group B - Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (UTC+6)
Kaya FC-Iloilo (KGZ) v TSL FC (HKG)
Kick-off: 16:00

Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) v FC Ilbirs (KGZ)
Kick-off: 20:00

It is a similar scenario in Group B, with Kaya FC-Iloilo and TSL FC to square off for the top spot.
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Kaya FC of the Philippines hold the advantage having scored 11 and conceded only once in their earlier two wins.

Hong Kong TSL, however, will feel they have the quality to see off the challenge of Kaya FC and advance to the Group Stage.

Group C - Qarshi, Uzbekistan (UTC+5)
Master FC (LAO) v Royal Thimphu College FC (BHU)
Kick-off: 17:00

Banaat FC (UAE) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)
Kick-off: 20:00

PFC Nasaf will only need to avoid defeat against Banaat FC to book their Group Stage ticket.
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Uzbekistan's Nasaf convincingly their earlier matches, scoring 14 and conceding none while UAE's Banaat need victory as they sit two points behind.

Group D - Pathum Thani, Thailand (UTC+7)
Kharaatsai FC (MNG) v S’Amuser FC (TLS)
Kick-off: 16:00

College of Asian Scholars (THA) v 4.25 SC (PRK)
Kick-off: 20:00

College of Asian Scholars and 4.25 SC are set for a cracking showdown after cruising through their earlier matches.
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Both scored an amazing 25 goals and conceded none, meaning victory is the only option for both.

Group E - Hisor, Tajikistan (UTC+5)
Bam Khatoon FC (IRN) v Etihad Club (JOR)
Kick-off: 17:00

Al Nassr Club (KSA) v FC CSKA Dushanbe (TJK)
Kick-off: 20:00

Group E is set for an exciting finish with three teams in the running for the sole Group Stage ticket.
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UAE's Etihad Club and Islamic Republic of Iran's Bam Khatoon FC - both on four points - will square off in the opening match, knowing victory will confirm progression.

Should the tie end in a stalemate, Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club could sneak in with victory against FC CSKA Dushanbe.

Group F - Yangon, Myanmar (UTC+6:30)
New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) v Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA)
Kick-off: 16:30

FC Jurong (SGP) v No Limits FC (LBN)
Kick-off: 19:00

Either New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC or Ayeyawady FC - Women will be the first team to confirm their spot, with the two to meet in the early Group F kick-off.
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Both are on six points, with Myanmar's Ayeyawady holding a superior goal difference.

Chinese Taipei's Hang Yuan, however, impressed in their earlier two matches and will be confident of victory.