If considering the total number of encounters at the ASEAN Cup, Thailand has 7 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats after 11 encounters with Singapore. However, Thailand's two rare defeats against Singapore are both decisive for the championship.
The first time was in 2007. At that time, Singapore won 2-1 in the first leg of the final. In the second leg in Bangkok, Thailand opened the score thanks to Pipat's goal, but the opponent managed to equalize 1-1 in the 81st minute. This result was enough to help Singapore win the overall victory 3-2 after two legs to win the championship.
5 years later, the two teams once again competed for the ASEAN Cup 2012 crown. The Singapore team won 3-1 in the first leg final. After that, the Thai team only defeated the opponent 1-0 in the second leg with a goal from Kirati Keawsombat. As a result, the Singapore team continued to win the Southeast Asian tournament for the 4th time.
Since the 2012 defeat, the Thai team has gradually regained the advantage over the lion island nation team. They have won all 5 subsequent matches against Singapore at the ASEAN Cup, including matches in the group stage in 2014, 2016 and subsequent tournaments.
At ASEAN Cup 2026, the difference in approach also creates the uniqueness of this match in the semi-finals. "War Elephants" play ball control, technical coordination and attack organization. On the other side, the Singapore team once built a playing style based on discipline, competition and the ability to exploit set pieces.
According to the schedule, the semi-final first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 between Singapore and Thailand will take place at Jalan Besar (Singapore) at 8:00 p.m. on August 15.
3 days later, the two teams will play the second leg at Rajamangala Stadium (Thailand) at 3:00 PM on August 18.
