Sumsel United earned a convincing 2-0 home victory over Persekat Tegal in the Indonesian Liga 2 on October 12, 2025. This result strengthened Sumsel United's promotion credentials with a dominant display at their home stadium. The home side established control from the outset and broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a powerful header from a cross. They sealed the match early in the second half, capitalizing on a defensive error from Persekat Tegal to slot home their second goal. Persekat Tegal struggled to mount any meaningful comeback, with Sumsel United's defense remaining organized and composed throughout. The three points and clean sheet were a perfect outcome for Sumsel United, boosting their position near the top of the Liga 2 table. The Sumsel manager highlighted his team's professional approach, and the Persekat coach admitted his side was second-best in all departments.