Sabah FA
UEFA Champions LeagueSeason Statistics
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Team Overview
Sabah FA have put together a perfect start to their UEFA Champions League campaign, winning all three matches played so far without a single defeat. Under manager Valdas Dambrauskas, the side have shown remarkable efficiency at both ends of the pitch, scoring five goals while conceding just once across the three fixtures. That defensive solidity is underlined by two clean sheets in three outings, suggesting a team that is well-organized and difficult to break down, while still finding enough quality going forward to convert their chances into wins.
The underlying numbers point to a balanced campaign so far, with two wins recorded at home and one away victory, indicating that Sabah FA have not relied solely on home advantage to post positive results. A goal difference of plus four in just three matches reflects a team performing above expectations relative to the goals conceded, and the fact that they have failed to score in none of their matches shows consistency in attacking output. With a "WWW" form line, momentum is clearly on their side heading into the next stage of the competition.
Based on the statistics provided, Sabah FA's identity in this campaign appears to be built on defensive resilience combined with clinical finishing, a combination that has yielded a perfect record of three wins from three. While the data does not detail specific tactical patterns or personnel, the results themselves tell a clear story: this is a team maximizing its opportunities and limiting risk at the back. For a club to open a European campaign with a 3-0-0 record and only one goal conceded is a notable achievement, and it sets a strong platform as Sabah FA look to build on this unbeaten start in the UEFA Champions League.
Squad (29 players)
Goalkeepers (5)
Defenders (7)
Midfielders (12)
Attackers (5)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | |
GK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | |
| 80 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | |
| 27 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | |
FW | 3 | 1 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | |
| 34 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 99 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 0 | 0 | |
| 33 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | |
| 88 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 23 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (27)
Departures (29)
Injuries & Availability
No injuries reported - full squad available.
Impact Analysis
Sabah FA head into this fixture in the fortunate position of having a completely clean bill of health, with zero players listed as confirmed out or even doubtful. No position group has been weakened by absence, meaning the squad selection is dictated purely by tactical preference rather than enforced changes through injury. This is a notable advantage, as it allows for full continuity in team shape, partnerships across the back line, midfield, and attack, and consistency in the players taking set pieces and other routines that often get disrupted when regulars are missing.
From a squad depth perspective, having every player available also means selection headaches are limited to form and tactics rather than necessity, giving greater flexibility to rotate or make in-game changes without being forced into unfamiliar combinations. There is no need to assess makeshift replacements or fitness gambles, since the first-choice options across every line are fit to be selected. Overall, this is as clean an injury report as a team can hope for heading into a fixture, and it removes an entire layer of uncertainty that so often shapes outcomes at this level of competition. Sabah FA can approach preparation with clarity and full access to their preferred personnel.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Sabah FA's recent form reads as broadly positive despite a mixed sequence of results across their last five matches, with three wins, one draw, and a single defeat. The trajectory shows resilience: after opening with home and away victories over KuPS and The New Saints, Sabah suffered a heavy 4-1 loss away to Polessya, before responding with a 1-1 draw away to Ferencvarosi TC. This bounce-back suggests a squad capable of absorbing a setback without a prolonged slump.
Attacking output has been solid, with seven goals scored across the five matches, including a 2-0 home win over The New Saints that stands as their most convincing attacking display. Defensively, the picture is more uneven, having conceded six goals in total, with four of those coming in a single match against Polessya. Outside of that result, Sabah's defense has been tight, keeping a clean sheet against KuPS and conceding just once in three of the other four matches. The pattern points to a team that performs reliably against The New Saints, having beaten them twice, while facing sterner tests against Polessya and Ferencvarosi TC, where goals have been harder to keep out and games have been closer contests.
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