27 February 2026 at 12:30

Match Summary

Tampines Rovers defeated Hougang United 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by H. Higashikawa 48′, K. Kazama 64′, T. Buhagiar 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Tampines Rovers made 5 substitutions, Hougang United made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Tampines Rovers and Hougang United — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Tampines Rovers
Hougang United
Kick Off
45+7′S. Wongsai
Half Time
62′
J. SotirioN. Kibunguchy
H. HigashikawaG. Kweh
74′
S. SumiO. Yu En
75′
77′
W. JaramilloC. Kanuengkid
77′
F. ZulkifliP. Nusong
77′
V. BlascoYang He
K. KazamaD. Fox
84′
J. MahlerJ. Chew
84′
Y. KobayashiZ. Chua
90′
Full Time

Lineups

Tampines Rovers lined up in a — formation under Noh Rahman, while Hougang United deployed a — under Akbar Nawas.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Tampines Rovers is 7.04, compared to — for Hougang United. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Tampines Rovers's highest-rated starter is H. Higashikawa (7.52), while Hougang United's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Tampines Rovers have contributed 10 goals and 8 assists this season, led by T. Buhagiar (4G). Hougang United's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

Tampines Rovers field 11 midfielders averaging 7.04, versus Hougang United's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for Tampines Rovers and —% for Hougang United. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Tampines Rovers's starters have collected 9 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Hougang United. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Tampines Rovers's starting XI is 27.3 (youngest: S. Sumi (23), oldest: S. Buhari (33)), while Hougang United average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Tampines Rovers's starters average 7 league appearances each, versus 0 for Hougang United. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Tampines RoversPosition StrengthHougang United
7.04
Avg Rating
7.04Midfielder (11 v 11)
10G 8A0G 0A
Tampines Rovers
24MidfielderS. Buhari7.2
23MidfielderI. Najeeb6.3
6MidfielderJ. Mahler6.8
4MidfielderS. Yamashita6.9
17MidfielderA. Haikal6.9
49MidfielderY. Kobayashi7.3
7MidfielderS. Sumi6.7
8MidfielderS. Shahiran7.01A
88MidfielderK. Kazama7.42G4A
12MidfielderT. Buhagiar7.54G1A
25MidfielderH. Higashikawa7.54G2A
Hougang United
28MidfielderZ. Rohaizad
78MidfielderY. Suwa
17MidfielderW. Jaramillo
33MidfielderR. Sanizal
3MidfielderJ. Vestering
6MidfielderH. Aziz
80MidfielderV. Blasco
95MidfielderJ. Sotirio
10MidfielderF. Zulkifli
7MidfielderS. Akbar
11MidfielderS. Wongsai

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Tampines Rovers have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Hougang United show 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

Tampines Rovers

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Hougang United

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Tampines Rovers vs Hougang United Head to Head Results

Tampines Rovers and Hougang United have met 1 times — Tampines Rovers won 1, Hougang United won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Tampines Rovers leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.

1

Tampines Rovers

0

Drawn

0

Hougang United

Goals: 2Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (1)

27 Oct 2025Hougang United1 – 2Tampines Rovers
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026