Fixtures

Philippines PFL 01/17 12:30 11 Davao Aguilas FC vs Manila Digger FC - View
AFC Challenge League 03/05 12:00 3 Manila Digger FC vs Dewa United FC - View
AFC Challenge League 03/12 12:00 3 Dewa United FC vs Manila Digger FC - View

Results

Philippines PFL 11/29 07:00 10 Philippine Army v Manila Digger FC W 0-8
Philippines PFL 11/22 12:30 9 [2] Marco Bortolotti v Manila Digger FC [5] W 0-2
Philippines PFL 11/09 11:00 8 Manila Digger FC v Don Bosco Garelli United - PPT.
AFC Challenge League 11/01 12:00 3 [2] Manila Digger FC v Svay Rieng FC [1] D 2-2
AFC Challenge League 10/29 09:00 2 [4] SP Falcons FC v Manila Digger FC [2] W 0-2
AFC Challenge League 10/26 12:00 1 Manila Digger FC v Ezra FC W 3-1
Philippines PFL 10/19 11:00 6 [2] Manila Digger FC v Dynamic Herb Cebu FC [7] D 1-1
Philippines PFL 10/05 09:45 5 [2] Manila Digger FC v Tuloy FC [8] W 8-2
Philippines PFL 09/27 12:30 4 [2] Manila Digger FC v One Taguig FC [3] W 1-0
Philippines PFL 09/20 12:30 3 [2] Manila Digger FC v Maharlika Taguig FC [4] W 3-2
Philippines PFL 09/14 11:00 2 [2] Manila Digger FC v Stallion Laguna FC [6] D 1-1
Philippines PFL 08/30 11:00 1 Raina/ Thandi v Manila Digger FC W 2-9

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 25 13 12
Wins 18 8 10
Draws 4 3 1
Losses 3 2 1
Goals for 83 30 53
Goals against 20 13 7
Clean sheets 10 3 7
Failed to score 2 2 0

Wikipedia - Manila Digger F.C.

Manila Digger Football Club is a Filipino professional football club based in Taguig, Manila which currently plays in the Philippines Football League. The club was founded in 2018.

History

Foundation and early years

Manila Digger's foundation can be traced back in 2018 by a community of Chinese migrants in Manila who were working and studying in the country.

Manila Digger began their journey in professional football in the 2023 edition of the Copa Paulino Alcantara. They then entered the 2024 season of the Philippines Football League.

Rise to prominence

2024–25 season

During the 2024–25 season, the Diggers fell one point away from eventual league champions Kaya–Iloilo, but nonetheless qualified for the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two qualifying play-off against Indonesian champions Persib Bandung. The club also participated in the Finals Series, beating One Taguig in the semi-final following a late goal from Ousman Gai in the 83rd minute winning 2-1. The club would eventually lose to Cebu 0-1 missing out on the ASEAN Club Championship.

Continental debut

On August 13, 2025, the Diggers made their continental debut against Persib Bandung in the AFC Champions League Two qualification play-off round where they would eventually lose 2-1, but Modou Joof made history becoming the first Digger player to score in a continental competition.

Following AFC's continental competition format, the Diggers qualified in the AFC Challenge League as the losers of the qualification play-off in AFC Champions League Two. they were drawn into Group D alongside Ezra F.C., SP Falcons, and hosts Svay Rieng.

On October 26, 2025, the club made history by winning their first AFC Challenge League match against Ezra F.C. 3-1, becoming the first Filipino side to win a match in the competition since Ceres in 2014. Ousman Gai and Wamba Tafem scored in the first half and Baboucarr Touray would follow up a third goal for the Diggers in the second half. They would win their second match against Mongolian side SP Falcons 2-0 a goal by Saikou Ceesay in the first half and then followed by a final goal by fellow Gambian compatriot Gai in the second half to finish off the game. The Diggers successfully qualified to the Knockout round and becoming the first Filipino side to qualify in a continental knockout round since Ceres back in 2019. The club finished runners up in Group D after drawing their match 2-2 against Svay Rieng. Ousman Gai would score a brace in the match, but it was not enough to break through, as 2 goals would come from Svay Rieng in the second half.

The club will face Group E winners Dewa United in the knockout stage of the tournament and will be hosting the first leg.

Manila Digger FC is an emerging football club based in the vibrant capital city of the Philippines, Manila. Known for their passionate play and community-driven spirit, the team embodies the resilience and enthusiasm of Filipino football fans. With a focus on developing local talent and promoting the sport across the region, Manila Digger FC strives to make a significant impact both on and off the pitch. Their dynamic style of play, combined with a commitment to teamwork and sportsmanship, has quickly garnered them a dedicated following and a growing reputation within the Philippine football scene.