Al Ahli Saudi vs. Al Gharafa: AFC Champions League Elite Result
Al Ahli Saudi beat Al Gharafa 2–1 in Jeddah on Oct. 26, 2026. See Goncalves’ 86th-minute winner, confirmed kickoff, venue and replay links.

Choosing between a trip to the ground and a broadcast is the first practical decision for Ratchaburi FC vs. Kashiwa Reysol. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the AFC Champions League Elite East League Stage. The official fixture information confirms Ratchaburi Stadium and the kickoff time; viewing access depends on the country where you plan to watch.
| What to know | Confirmed details |
|---|---|
| Competition | 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite, East League Stage, Matchday 3 |
| Venue | Ratchaburi Stadium, Ratchaburi, Thailand |
| Thailand kickoff | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. Indochina Time (ICT; UTC+07:00) |
| Japan listing | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:15 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST; UTC+09:00) |
| UTC kickoff | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. UTC |
The Japan Football Association match page lists a 7:15 p.m. kickoff in Thailand. The J.League match center gives the same event as 9:15 p.m. in Japan. Thailand is seven hours ahead of UTC and Japan is nine hours ahead on this date, so both local listings convert to 12:15 p.m. UTC on October 27. The date does not roll over in either location.
Use the city and zone when setting a reminder. A calendar set to Thailand time should show 7:15 p.m.; one set to Japan time should show 9:15 p.m. A UTC calendar should show 12:15 p.m. These are different displays of one kickoff, not separate match times.
Being there is the choice for fans who value the home crowd and the full matchday atmosphere. The JFA and J.League fixture pages confirm Ratchaburi Stadium as the venue. However, the pages reviewed do not confirm ticket availability, gate-opening time, parking arrangements, or stadium entry rules. Before traveling, check Ratchaburi FC’s official match notices for those details and make sure any ticket information applies to this specific fixture. Do not plan around an unverified generic gate schedule.
For a trip from outside Ratchaburi, compare the travel time and cost with the value you place on attending in person. This match starts in the evening in Thailand, so a same-day journey may be workable for some nearby travelers, while visitors arriving from farther away may prefer an overnight plan. Confirm your transport and return options against the October 27 kickoff rather than relying on the UTC date, which can be confusing if your calendar is set to another zone.
The JFA match page provides an Internet streaming link labeled DAZN. That is the clearest official route identified for Japan. Check DAZN’s own event listing and your subscription or account access before kickoff, because a link on a federation schedule does not by itself establish whether a particular plan includes the match or whether access is available outside Japan.
The AFC has named BG Sports as a Thailand media partner for selected AFC competitions, including the AFC Champions League Elite, through the 2028/29 season. Treat that as a starting point, then confirm this exact match in the AFC’s BG Sports announcement and BG Sports’ current schedule. The announcement does not establish which channel, package, or stream will carry this individual fixture.
For viewers outside Thailand and Japan, use the AFC’s Where to Watch page to check the rights holder for your territory, then verify the match listing with that provider. Broadcast rights are country-specific, so the DAZN reference on the Japanese federation page or a Thai partner announcement should not be read as global access. If the fixture is not listed yet, check again closer to kickoff rather than relying on an unofficial stream directory.
The J.League match center lists Ratchaburi in 12th place in the East League Stage with a record of zero wins, zero draws, and two losses. Kashiwa Reysol is listed in eighth with one win, no draws, and one loss. Those are the AFC league-stage records shown ahead of this fixture; they are not a forecast of how the match will finish.
In its October 26 preview, the AFC says Ratchaburi need points after two defeats, while Kashiwa revived its campaign with a Matchday 2 victory. That gives the fixture a clear standings context: Ratchaburi are looking for their first league-stage points, and Kashiwa have an opportunity to build on a win. The AFC preview is the source for that framing, not a guarantee that either side will control the game.
Kashiwa also comes in from a separate domestic competition. The club’s official English-language report records a 3–2 J1 League win away to Kashima Antlers on October 24. That result may be relevant to recent form, but it should not be merged with Kashiwa’s AFC record or treated as proof of a particular lineup or fitness status. Ratchaburi’s two AFC defeats and Kashiwa’s league-stage results provide the more direct comparison for this continental fixture.
As of October 26, the official pages checked establish the schedule, venue, competition records, and broad recent context. They do not confirm the starting elevens, late injury news, suspensions, or selection decisions for October 27. Check each club’s official updates and the AFC match center closer to kickoff for confirmed availability. A player’s absence should not be assumed unless a club or competition source reports it.
The match is still scheduled for the future, so there is no result to report in this preview. After full time, use the official J.League match center or the AFC fixture coverage to confirm the final score and match details.
The best option therefore depends on what you need from the evening: an in-person atmosphere, a verified broadcast in your country, or the simplest way to follow the score. Keep the fixture time anchored to its zone—Ratchaburi, ICT (UTC+07:00), on October 27—and use official match updates for anything that can change close to kickoff.
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