1. League Standings & Top Scorers Breakdown
Standings Overview
Tight Title Race: Leaders Persija Jakarta suffered their first defeat of the season in Matchday 5 (W4 L1, 12 pts), cutting their lead at the summit to just one point. Unbeaten Dewa United (W3 D2, 11 pts) and surging Persita Tangerang (W3 D2, 11 pts) occupy second and third respectively. Traditional giants Madura United and Persib Bandung trail closely on 10 points apiece in fourth and fifth, keeping the top five separated by only two points.
Mid-Table Logjam: Bali United, the league's top-scoring outfit with 14 goals, slipped to sixth after an unexpected away defeat. Persebaya Surabaya remain stubbornly unbeaten (W2 D3) in seventh, while Bhayangkara FC (W1 D4) hold eighth, closely tracked by Persik Kediri and Semen Padang.
Relegation Battles: Persijap Jepara are anchored to the foot of the table after five consecutive losses (0 pts, 12 goals conceded). PSIM Yogyakarta remain winless on one point in 17th, whereas Isen Mulang FC lifted themselves to 16th after claiming their first victory of the season.
Golden Boot Standings
The Pacesetters (4 Goals): A four-way tie dominates the scoring summit, featuring Madura United's Dimitar Mitkov, Aleksa Andrejić, Persija's Alexander Jeremejeff, and Dewa United's Denílson.
The Chasers (3 Goals): Juan Santacruz, Bali United's Jort van der Sande, and PSS Sleman's Hiromu Tanaka sit just one goal behind with three strikes each.
2. Matchday 5 Recap
Matchday 5 delivered high drama and relentless attacking action, featuring 30 total goals across the league:
High-Profile Upsets: Table-toppers Persija Jakarta saw their perfect run snapped in a 3-2 thriller against Persita Tangerang, while free-scoring Bali United succumbed to a 3-2 defeat away to Semen Padang.
High-Scoring Draws: Madura United and Bhayangkara Presisi FC played out a breathless 3-3 draw, while Persebaya shared the spoils with PSS Sleman in a 2-2 stalemate.
Crucial Breakthroughs: Isen Mulang recorded their maiden win with a 1-0 away triumph at Persijap Jepara. Garudayaksa dispatched Arema FC 3-1, PSM Makassar picked up a 2-1 victory over PSIM Yogyakarta, and Persib Bandung edged Persik Kediri 1-0 to maintain top-five proximity.
3. Matchday 6 Fixtures & Schedule (Western Indonesia Time / WIB)
Below is the official schedule for Matchday 6, converted to local Western Indonesia Time (WIB / UTC+7):
MD | Date | Kick-off (WIB) | Home [Rank] | Matchup | Away [Rank] | Live Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | Oct 20, 2026 | 15:30 | Isen Mulang [16] | VS | Semen Padang [10] | Click here |
6 | Oct 20, 2026 | 19:00 | Dewa United [2] | VS | Persijap Jepara [18] | Click here |
6 | Oct 20, 2026 | 19:00 | Bhayangkara FC [8] | VS | PSIM Yogyakarta [17] | Click here |
6 | Oct 21, 2026 | 15:30 | Bali United [6] | VS | Garudayaksa [13] | Click here |
6 | Oct 21, 2026 | 19:00 | Persija Jakarta [1] | VS | Arema FC [11] | HD Live |
6 | Oct 22, 2026 | 15:30 | Persik Kediri [9] | VS | PSS Sleman [15] | Click here |
6 | Oct 22, 2026 | 15:30 | PSM Makassar [14] | VS | Persebaya Surabaya [7] | Click here |
6 | Oct 22, 2026 | 19:00 | Madura United [4] | VS | Persib Bandung [5] | HD Live |
