2018 Persebaya Surabaya season

Liga 1 season 2018 is the first season for Persebaya Surabaya after being re-accepted as a member of PSSI, in 2017 Persebaya play in League 2 and successfully become champion.

Starting XI
4-3-3

Out

 * Samuel Reimas
 * Rangga Muslim
 * Taufan Hidayat
 * Mei Handoko
 * Nerius Alom
 * Abdul Azis
 * Said Mardjan
 * Rahmat Juliandri
 * Kurniawan Karman
 * Yogi Novrian
 * Sidik Saimima
 * Arthur Irawan
 * Reky Rahayu

Pre-season and friendlies
At the beginning of the season 2018 Persebaya preceded by following the pre-season event that is president cup and a friendly match against Sarawak FA from Malaysia.

President's Cup
In this President's Cup 2018 group stages, Persebaya is in group (C) using home match system and Persebaya lucky was chosen as the host.

Group Stage


 * All matches played in Surabaya, East Java
 * Times listed are local (UTC+7:00)

Matches

Knockout Stage

Persebaya stalled in the knockout stage because lost against PSMS Medan through a penalty kicks.

Blessing Game
Persebaya invite Sarawak FA, Malaysia for friendlies titled Blessing game, this friendly match aims to be grateful because Persebaya successfully become Liga 2 champion and promotion to Liga 1.

Matches
Match listing: