A historic evening awaits at the Stadium Negeri, Kuching, as Kuching City FC host Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) in the First Leg of the Piala FA Malaysia 2025/2026 Semi Final.

For Kuching City FC, this marks a remarkable milestone — their first-ever appearance in the FA Cup Semi Final. The Cats have enjoyed a solid run this season, showing tremendous fighting spirit and attacking intent, scoring 14 goals in their cup journey so far. Though they’ve recorded 2 wins and 2 losses, their journey has captured the imagination of fans in Sarawak, and a home crowd is expected to roar them on against the reigning champions.

Standing in their way are the defending champions, Johor Darul Ta’zim FC, who arrive in Kuching in imperious form. The Southern Tigers boast a flawless FA Cup record this season — 4 wins, 15 goals scored, and just 4 conceded. JDT will be confident heading into this clash, especially after securing a 1-0 victory at this very stadium in their league meeting earlier in the season.

With the first leg setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling semi-final tie, both sides will be eager to strike early — JDT to assert their dominance, and Kuching City FC to make history on home soil.