After finishing third in the 2021 Singapore Premier League, Hougang qualified for the 2022 AFC Cup.

Hougang won their first trophy since the club was first founded in 1998.

[2] Pre-season Mid-season Note 1: Artur Jesus Vieira left the club on mutual consent despite signing the contract.

Note 2: Zulfahmi Arifin loan to Sukhothai was cut short and he returned to the club for the 2022 season.

Note 3: Jordan Vestering will return to the club after completing his NS in June 2022.