"We're bringing 23 players. Hopefully, the match will go as well as we hope. Every match requires a fight. The point is, we're coming with full enthusiasm and will steal points at our opponents' home," said PSMS Medan coach Eko Purdjianto when contacted from Medan on Saturday.
This duel is sure to be heated and fraught with prestige, given that both teams are neighboring rivals in Sumatra. PSMS, currently in 7th place in the standings, is on a mission to avoid the relegation zone, while Persiraja, perched in 4th place, is aiming to secure points to remain in the top flight.
The Ayam Kinantan Team brought their confidence to Tanah Rencong in the 16th week of the 2025/2026 Championship .
In the previous week, PSMS put in a convincing performance by defeating Adhyaksa FC at the North Sumatra Main Stadium, after previously also being able to steal a draw at their opponent's home.
