JOHOR, 10 August 2026 — Football fans at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium were treated to a memorable night as Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) held English Premier League side Chelsea to a 3–3 draw in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.
The six-goal contest gave local fans the opportunity to watch one of England’s biggest clubs take on Malaysia’s dominant domestic side on home soil.
For JDT, the result will be a proud moment as the Southern Tigers went toe-to-toe with Premier League opposition in front of their home supporters.
🇲🇾 A big night for Malaysian football
Matches like this offer Malaysian football fans the chance to see how one of the country’s leading clubs performs against elite international opposition.
Beyond the result, the occasion also brought international attention to Sultan Ibrahim Stadium and Malaysian football.
And naturally, Malaysian fans have their own question after a night like this:
Big football match, big crowd… so who’s bringing Chelsea to the mamak? 😂🥤
📍 Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor
📅 9 August 2026
⚽ JDT 3–3 Chelsea
The Mamak Corner’s take: Malaysia x Football x Big Names = we’re listening. 🇲🇾⚽
The Mamak Corner 
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