Penang FC suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Kuala Lumpur City FC in a tightly contested Malaysian Super League fixture on August 24, 2025. The match saw KL City come from behind to claim a valuable away victory, shaking up the middle of the standings. Penang took an early lead, energizing their home supporters, but Kuala Lumpur City showed great character to fight back. They equalized before the interval and then found a decisive second-half winner to complete the turnaround. This result was a significant setback for Penang's aspirations for a top-half finish, while it provided a crucial boost for KL City's campaign, moving them clear of the relegation zone and demonstrating their improved away form under their manager's guidance.