A ninth-minute Mohammad Askari goal gave Sepahan a 1-0 win over Foolad FC, moving last season’s runners-up to the head of the Iran Pro League.

 

Sepahan are on 27 points, two clear of Persepolis, who also beat Aluminium Arak by a solitary goal in the third minute by Thievy Bifouma.

Defending champions Tractor FC dropped to fifth despite coming from behind to beat Peykan 2-1.

A first-half Renny Simisterra brace and one by Reza Mahmoudabadi propelled Chadormalu to a 3-1 win over Esteghlal Khozestan while Esteghlal FC secured their third consecutive draw after a 1-1 result against Kheybar Khorramabad.

 

Fajr Sepasi raced to a 3-0 lead in the first half to hand Malavan a 4-0 defeat, Gol Gohar beat Mes Rafsanjan 2-0 and Zob Ahan and Shams Azar played out a goalless score.

Champions FK Arkadag finished the Yokary Liga in style and maintained their 100% record for the third season running with a 4-1 win over Nebitchi Balkanabat.

 

The now three-time champions won all 28 of their matches, scoring 105 goals and conceding 15 to top the standings with a perfect 84 points.

FC Ahal lost their final match 2-1 to FC Ashgabat to finish second, 29 points adrift of Arkadag.

 

Altyn Asyr closed third with a 3-2 win over bottom club FK Merw, who only won two of their matches and lost 20 others. Their last win was 18 matches ago in May.

 

Sagadam finished fourth with a comprehensive 4-1 beating of Kopetdag Ashgabat.

Bashundhara Kings fell to their first Bangladesh Football Premier League defeat when they were overcome 2-1 by Bangladesh Police, whose winner came in the third minute of injury time through Shafiq Kagimu.

 

Despite their first loss in seven matches, Bashundhara still top the standings with 16 points, two clear of Fortis who beat Fakirerpool 3-0 thanks to a Pa Babou brace. Police moved up to fourth with their first win in five matches.

Defending champions Mohammedan SC drew 1-1 with league newcomers Arambagh KS while the other new league entry, PWD Sports Club, played out a 2-2 stalemate with Abahani Limited.

 

Third-placed Rahmatgonj came from behind to beat Brothers Union 3-2, with all their goals coming from the 82nd minute onwards. King Solomon scored two and set up the 89th minute winner for Adu Clement.