Consecutive draws against Tampines Rovers and Geylang International with a depleted squad was a morale booster after the Jaguars had to endure a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Home United.

The Jaguars had earlier opened the season with a costly 1-2 win over Harimau Muda in Pasir Gudang but were not able to repeat the result in the reverse fixture. Controversial decisions saw two goals disallowed for the Jaguars and Harimau Muda took full advantage to score a 1-2 win at Jalan Besar Stadium.

The Jaguars squad was still not back to its full strength, however, as Patrick Vallée had to once again put up a makeshift back four consisting of Ahmad Latiff, Hafiz Osman, Tengku Mushadad and Ruzaini Zainal. Prime League player K. Selvendhran was also handed a start in central midfield after some commendable displays in the game against Geylang International.

Ramzi Sufian took the lead for the visitors with a volley from outside the box which left Aurelién Hérisson stranded before the Jaguars equalized from an own goal on the other end. A cross from Asraf Rashid from the right found Syawal Nordin instead of Monsef Zerka but the defender could only head the ball past his own goalkeeper.

The Young Tigers regained their lead in the 85th minute from a penalty by Shahrul Igwan after Latiff was adjudged to have taken down Ramzi Sufian illegally in the box.