In Division One of the Yau Yee Football League, Gurkha International Football Club take on Club Academy this Sunday, 13 December 2026, at King's Park Sports Ground - KP1 (upper), with kick-off scheduled for 13:30.
Head-to-head records heavily favor the visitors. Across 3 previous encounters between the two sides, Club Academy have maintained a flawless record with 3 victories (1 at home, 2 away), while Gurkha International Football Club have yet to register a win or a draw against their opponents.
Gurkha International Football Club enter this match having experienced mixed fortunes in their last five outings. After suffering heavy defeats against Club Albion (0-8), KCC Knights (0-6), and Swiss XI (1-6), they have mounted a spirited turnaround in recent weeks, earning a 1-1 draw against WYFC06 and edging Spartans in a 4-3 thriller. Club Academy, meanwhile, boast an impressive five-match unbeaten run, comprising two wins (4-3 over KCC Knights and 4-1 against Irish Harps FC) alongside three draws (1-1 with Swiss XI, 1-1 with Spartans, and 2-2 against Azzurri).
The league standings reflect the differing paths of the two teams this season. Club Academy currently occupy 7th position with 10 points from 7 matches (2 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss, goal difference of +2). Gurkha International Football Club sit in 11th place with 4 points from 6 games (1 win, 1 draw, 4 losses, goal difference of -26), looking to steer further clear of the lower rungs.
In terms of attacking firepower, Gurkha International Football Club will look to joint top scorers Shiv Bahadur Shalom Khadka and Ibrahim Mohamed Mboweto (2 goals each) to lead the line, supported by Gyan Bahadur Budha, Jhalak Purja Pun, and Sajan Jung Gurung, who each have a goal to their name. Club Academy’s attack is led by Diego Zanelli with 3 goals this campaign, accompanied by Pablo Cesar Garavito Chong on 2 goals, with Adrian Dominic Worth, Josiah Chong, and Paul Crompton each having scored once.
Given Club Academy's historical dominance in this fixture and their consistent unbeaten run, they enter this clash as clear favorites. However, Gurkha's recent resurgence means they cannot be completely written off. Estimated win probability: Club Academy 65%, Draw 20%, Gurkha International Football Club 15%.