The upcoming Yau Yee Football League Cup fixture will see FSL Rising Sun take on Grasshoppers on Sunday, 18 October 2026, kicking off at 21:00 at KING'S PARK SPORTS GROUND - KP2 (upper).
Looking at the head-to-head history between the two teams, Grasshoppers hold the historical advantage. Across their 13 previous encounters, Grasshoppers have secured 8 victories, while FSL Rising Sun have won 4 matches, with 1 game ending in a draw.
In terms of recent form, FSL Rising Sun enter this clash with solid momentum, having won three of their last five matches. Their recent run includes a 2-1 win over Tai Po Spartans, a 2-2 draw against Skyline Football Club, a 3-0 victory over Yan Po, and a high-scoring 7-5 triumph against Darts, with their only setback being a 0-1 loss to Green Cypress FC. In contrast, Grasshoppers have struggled recently with three consecutive defeats against Friends of Barclays (0-2), Yan Po (1-2), and Formation Athletic Club (0-2), following earlier wins against Green Cypress FC (5-0) and Darts (3-2).
For FSL Rising Sun, top scorer IP SHUN YAT leads the attack with 2 goals this season, supported by Cheung Siu Wai and Chow Lok Ping Edwin who have each scored 1 goal.
Prediction: Although Grasshoppers have been dominant historically in this fixture, FSL Rising Sun's superior recent form gives them a slight advantage heading into this knockout clash. We estimate FSL Rising Sun with a 50% chance of winning, Grasshoppers with a 35% chance, and a 15% chance of a draw.