PAREPARE, Indonesia (Interstat) — PSM defeated Persik Kediri 3-1 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in a Liga 1 match at Stadion Gelora BJ Habibie. PSM improved to 7 wins, 12 losses and 7 draws in the competition (8-12-7 across all competitions). Persik Kediri fell to 8 wins, 15 losses and 6 draws in both league and all competitions.

Šeriddin Boboev opened the scoring in the 60th minute. Substitute Ernesto Gómez added a goal for PSM, and Luka Cumić sealed the victory in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time. Persik Kediri managed a goal of its own but could not overcome the deficit.

Yellow cards were issued to Victor Luiz in first-half stoppage time and to Arfan in the 50th minute. The result avenged a 1-1 draw between the sides in October 2025. PSM next plays at Bali United on Monday, while Persik Kediri hosts Borneo on Wednesday.