Persekat Tegal and Sumsel United played to a 1-1 stalemate in Indonesian Liga 2 on Saturday, January 3, 2026, a result that keeps both teams in the middle of the pack in the second division. The match was a cagey affair with few clear chances for either side. Persekat Tegal, playing at home, took the initiative and scored first from a corner kick just before halftime. Sumsel United improved after the break and managed to level the score through a penalty awarded for a foul in the box. The final twenty minutes saw both teams cautious of committing too many men forward, leading to a share of the points. The draw does not significantly help either team's promotion aspirations or ease any relegation fears at this stage of the season. The Persekat Tegal manager expressed disappointment at not holding on for the win, while the Sumsel United coach was pleased with his team's second-half reaction.