The 2025-2026 Super League standings saw significant movement following two intense matches on May 8th. As the league enters its final stretch, the pressure is mounting for teams fighting for survival, with the outcomes of the latest fixtures further complicating the battle at the bottom of the table.
In a tough outing at Haji Agus Salim Stadium, Semen Padang struggled against Persik Kediri, while PSBS Biak faced a similar fate against Dewa United at Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman. Both Semen Padang and PSBS Biak, currently battling relegation, found themselves overwhelmed by their opponents’ clinical performances.
Persik Kediri’s victory was ignited early when striker Jose Enrique capitalized on a precise free-kick from Adrian Luna, finding the back of the net in just the 3rd minute. Persik maintained this 1-0 lead into halftime before Enrique struck again in the 52nd minute, courtesy of a well-placed assist from Telmo Castanheira. Shortly after, Adrian Luna capped off the victory in the 54th minute, slotting home a clinical finish from an Ernesto Gomez cross. This decisive win cements Persik Kediri’s place in next season’s Super League, as they climb to 12th place with 39 points. Meanwhile, Semen Padang remains in dire straits, languishing in 17th place with only 20 points.
Elsewhere, at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Dewa United delivered a dominant performance, dismantling PSBS Biak with a crushing 5-0 victory. Alex Martins was the star of the show, netting an impressive hat-trick—scoring in the 45th minute followed by two successful penalties in the 56th and 90+1 minutes. The rout was completed by a strike from Taisei Marukawa in the 51st minute and an unfortunate own goal by PSBS Biak defender Nur Hidayat.
This lopsided victory allows Dewa United to leapfrog Malut United in the standings, reaching 53 points. In contrast, the defeat leaves PSBS Biak stranded at the bottom of the table with only 18 points, making their path to safety increasingly difficult. (lia/JPNN)
Summary
The 2025-2026 Super League standings shifted significantly after Persik Kediri and Dewa United secured decisive victories on May 8th. Persik defeated Semen Padang 3-0, led by a brace from Jose Enrique and a goal from Adrian Luna, which helped them climb to 12th place. Meanwhile, Semen Padang remains in a precarious position at 17th place with only 20 points.
Dewa United dominated their match against PSBS Biak with a crushing 5-0 win, highlighted by an Alex Martins hat-trick and a goal from Taisei Marukawa. This result moves Dewa United to 53 points, while PSBS Biak continues to struggle at the bottom of the table with 18 points. These outcomes have intensified the pressure for teams currently battling against relegation as the season nears its conclusion.