SHAN UNITED, the defending champions, and Yangon City secured victories on the final day of Matchweek 3 of the 2026-2027 Grand Royal M-League, organized by the Myanmar Football Federation and Myanmar League with Grand Royal, AYA Bank and AYA Pay as main sponsors, on 11 October.
At Grand Royal Stadium in Bago, Shan United defeated Hanthawady United 2-0 to claim their second consecutive victory away from home and move level on seven points with leaders Dagon Star United. Hanthawady United continued to struggle, remaining winless after the first three matches of the season. Mark Saki opened the scoring for Shan United in the 15th minute, while Edson Junior converted a penalty in the 52nd minute to seal the victory. Shan United defender Thet Hein Soe secured the AYA Pay Player of the Match award, along with a commemorative prize and K1 million.
At YUSC Stadium, Yangon City defeated Yangon United 2-1 in the first Yangon derby between the sides since Yangon City earned promotion. The defeat was Yangon United’s first of the season, dropping them from second place in the standings. Yangon City took the lead just two minutes into the match when defender Pedro headed home from a corner. Yangon United equalized in the 20th minute through Than Paing, who also scored from a corner.
Both sides continued to attack in an entertaining contest, before Karam scored the decisive goal for Yangon City in the 70th minute following an unsuccessful clearance by Yangon United defender Hein Zeyar Lin. Yangon City defender Pedro received the AYA Pay Player of the Match award, along with a commemorative prize and K1 million.
After Matchweek 3, Dagon Star United, Shan United and Yadanabon lead the standings with seven points each, followed by Yangon United with six points. Thitsar Arman and Yangon City have five points each, while Sagaing United have four and Ayeyawady United have three. Hanthawady United, Myawady, Institute of Sports and Physical Education, and Chinland have one point each. — Nyi Myat Thawda/KZL
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