The 2018 season is Home United's 23rd consecutive season in the top flight of Singapore football and in the S.League. Along with the S.League, the club will also compete in the Prime League, the Singapore Cup, Singapore League Cup.
Key events
Pre-season
On 15/10/2017, it was reported that key striker, Stipe Plazibat, is looking for a move to Thailand with Bangkok Glass interested.[1]
On 7/11/2017, Irfan Fandi revealed in an interview that he is looking to make an overseas move once he finishes National Service (NS) next February.[2]
On 7/11/2017, coach Aidil Sharin is rumored to be courted by MSL clubs, namely Felda United, PKNS FC and Kelantan. He was said to have met up Felda United and will be meeting Kelantan management before end of season.[3]
On 21/11/2017, it was reported that Harris had returned to JDT.[4]
On 29/11/2017, Bangkok Glass make offer for Irfan Fandi for 2018 season. However, he is still considering the offer as he is looking to move to Europe.[6]
On 2/12/2017, Faris Ramli is reported to have rejected a move to Malaysia club to sign a one-year extension to his contract.[7] However, he is reported to have negotiated a deal with Selangor FA for the new season as his new contract with Home United contained a clause for him to leave.[8]
On 15/12/2017, Stipe Plazibat reportedly completed his move to Thailand.
On 15/12/2017, Adam Swandi was reported to be close to a move to White Swan, dealing a blow to the team for the 2018 season.[11]
In-season
On 9/8/2018, the team was crowned as AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal winners after defeating Philippines’ Ceres Negros 3–1 on aggregate over two legs.[12]
On 26/9/2018, it was reported that Geylang International is interested in bringing Song Ui-young to Bedok Stadium together with their former coach, Lee Lim Saeng for Season 2019. Joining the Eagles to express interest is Indonesian giants Persija Jakarta.[13]
On 26/9/2018, it was reported that Aidil Shahril is courted by Perak FA for 2019 while their former coach Lee Lim Saeng is also a target for Warriors FC.[14]
Note 1: Khairul Nizam was reported to have been retained by the club but subsequently transferred to Warriors FC.
Note 2: Faris Ramli was reported to have signed an extension of contract but subsequently moved to PKNS FC after a clause was included in his new contract.
Updated to match(es) played on 29 September 2018. Source: Singapore Premier League Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of wins (C) Champions Notes:
^ abThe two foreign clubs – Albirex Niigata (S) and DPMM FC – as well as the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) under-21 team, Young Lions, are ineligible for any AFC competition spots.