Persib suffer third Super League defeat in 2-1 loss to Java United
The Bandung side sit fifth on 16 points, five behind leaders Persija, after nine rounds of the 2026/2027 season.
Java United beat Persib Bandung 2-1 at Jatidiri Stadium in Semarang, Central Java, on 8 November, leaving the visitors with three defeats after nine rounds of the 2026/2027 Super League. Ciro Alves and Gustavo Almeida scored for the hosts, while Balsa Sekulic scored for Persib.
Persib have already matched their number of defeats in each of their previous two title-winning seasons. In 2024/2025, they recorded 19 wins, 12 draws and three losses to finish with 69 points, eight ahead of runners-up Dewa United.
Their 2025/2026 championship campaign brought 24 wins, seven draws and three defeats. Persib ended that season on 79 points, level with Borneo, but took the title on their head-to-head record.
Persib now occupy fifth place with 16 points, trailing leaders Persija by five. They have 25 Super League fixtures remaining, alongside matches in the AFC Champions League Two, ASEAN Club Championship and I.League Cup.
