Al Khaldiya and Muharraq return to AFC Champions League Two action

Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya and Muharraq return to action tonight in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League (ACL) Two, with both clubs representing the kingdom for the second straight year.

Match fixtures

Al Khaldiya will face Kuwait SC in their second Group A assignment away, scheduled for a 9.15pm kick‑off, Bahrain time, at Jaber Al Mubarak Al Sabah Stadium in Kuwait City.

Muharraq will play their Group B home match against Iran’s Golgohar Sirjan SC at Al Seeb Stadium in Muscat, Oman, slated for a 7pm start this evening, also Bahrain time.

Tournament format and group stage

The ACL Two is the Asian Football Confederation’s second‑tier club competition and features a 32‑team group stage.

Both Bahraini sides dropped points in their opening fixtures last month: Al Khaldiya were held to a goalless draw at home by PFC Nasaf of Uzbekistan, while Muharraq lost 0‑1 to FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan in an away encounter.

Knockout stage schedule

Group matches, played in a home‑and‑away round‑robin format, continue until 9 December before the round of 16, which is set for 9‑18 February 2027.

Quarter‑finals will take place from 2‑18 March, semi‑finals from 6‑14 April, and the final is pencilled in for 15 May 2027.