Match Report
Sturt Lions defeated West Adelaide 4-3 in the Npl South Australian. Before the match, Sturt Lions were 2nd in the Npl South Australian table with West Adelaide in 7th. In 6 previous meetings (2024–2026), Sturt Lions have won 3, West Adelaide 2, with 1 draw. Sturt Lions had scored 12 goals this season (3.0 per game), West Adelaide had 9 (2.3 per game). Sturt Lions's goals came from Manley Barnett (45'), Edward Elton (39'), Lesi Thanasis (78'), Gonzalo Rodríguez (23'); West Adelaide scored through Maksim Ivanic (56'), Connor Gollan (90'), Riley Stam (65'). Match stats: possession 48%-52%, shots 18-13, on target 5-5, corners 3-2. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Sturt Lions: Manley Barnett (45'), Edward Elton (39'), Lesi Thanasis (78'), Gonzalo Rodríguez (23') · West Adelaide: Maksim Ivanic (56'), Connor Gollan (90'), Riley Stam (65')
Key stats
Possession: Sturt Lions 48% · West Adelaide 52% · Total shots: 18-13 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 3-2