Persib Bandung travels to face Port FC in the ASEAN Club Championship group stage at PAT Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, carrying a mission to secure their first victory against the Thai representatives. The Thursday night fixture brings together two sides looking to establish dominance in the regional tournament.
Previous Encounters Highlight Tough Challenge
Historical records underline the difficulty of the fixture for the Bandung side. Persib’s first meeting against Port FC took place on September 19, 2024, during the AFC Champions League Two at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, where the Indonesian team suffered a 0-1 defeat following a lone goal by Willen Mota. A second meeting at PAT Stadium on November 28, 2024, ended in a 2-2 draw. The teams met again in a friendly match on July 6, 2025, which saw Persib drop a 0-2 decision after goals from Bordin Pala and Peeradol Chamrasamee.
Squad Prepares in Bangkok Ahead of Matchday
Persib has already arrived in Bangkok under the guidance of coach Igor Tolic, alongside Borneo FC as the other Indonesian representative in the Southeast Asian club competition after finishing first and second in the Super League last season. The squad undertook initial preparations directed by fitness coach Karlo Reinholz, beginning with walking around the hotel area followed by stretching to alleviate muscle fatigue stemming from the morning flight out of Bandung. The team subsequently held an official training session at Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Supporters Organize Simultaneous Screening Events
Fans unable to make the trip to Thailand can view the match through organized community gatherings known as Nobar Biru. Persib.co.id reported that supporters groups arranged public viewing locations across five distinct sites, including four CGV cinema locations—Paris Van Java, 23 Paskal, Festive Walk Karawang, and Grage City Mall Cirebon—where tickets cost Rp85,000, alongside a central gathering supported by Indofood and Indomie at Graha Persib on Jalan Sulanjana in Bandung, where online orders through the Persib App cost Rp65,000 and offline registration desk tickets cost Rp75,000.
Port FC Faces Persib Bandung in Bangkok
The fixture between Port FC and Persib Bandung is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, with kickoff set for 19.00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at PAT Stadium in Bangkok. Broadcast and streaming access for the regional competition is managed through regional rights holders.
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