SINGAPORE (Interstat) — Hougang United defeated Tanjong Pagar 2-1 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Jurong East Stadium in a Singapore Premier League match. Saifullah Akbar opened the scoring for Hougang United in the 43rd minute. Cai Lijing equalized for Tanjong Pagar in the 58th minute. Farhan Zulkifli scored the winner for Hougang United in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Hougang United improved to 8-11 across all competitions. Tanjong Pagar fell to 1-17. The result reversed the teams’ previous meeting this season, when Hougang United won 3-0 on Feb. 23, 2026. Hougang United now prepares to host Tampines Rovers on May 10, while Tanjong Pagar visits Balestier Khalsa on May 9.