The New Saints – Sabah FA

Match analysis

The New Saints fell to a 1‑2 defeat at home against Sabah FA, a result that left them perched in 75th place with three points from two matches – one win, one loss and a balanced goal tally of one each. The loss halted any momentum the Welsh side had been building, while Sabah, despite the lack of detailed league data, continued to prove their superiority in the season’s head‑to‑head record, having already secured two victories over the hosts. The match further widened the gap in their direct encounters, with Sabah now holding a perfect 2‑0 advantage. For The New Saints, the setback underscores the challenge of climbing out of the lower reaches of the table as the campaign progresses.

⚔ Head-to-head: The New Saints vs Sabah FA →

• 5´ 🟨 Ivan LepinjicaSabah FA
• 28´ ⚽ J. MickelsSabah FA
• 42´ ⚽ R. DashdamirovSabah FA
• 46´ 🔁 D. WilliamsThe New Saints
• 48´ 🟨 Rhys HughesThe New Saints
• 60´ 🔁 E. FarrellThe New Saints
• 60´ 🔁 L. SmithThe New Saints
• 70´ 🔁 I. LepinjicaSabah FA
• 70´ 🔁 J. MickelsSabah FA
• 72´ 🟨 Ryan BrobbelThe New Saints
• 74´ 🔁 R. BrobbelThe New Saints
• 76´ 🔁 A. MaloudaSabah FA
• 76´ 🔁 V. SimicSabah FA
• 82´ 🔁 A. IsayevSabah FA
• 83´ 🔁 D. RedmondThe New Saints
• 89´ ⚽ J. LockThe New Saints