Match Report
Nelson Suburbs won 3-1 against Christchurch United in the National League (New Zealand). Before the match, Christchurch United were 7th in the National League (New Zealand) table with Nelson Suburbs in 5th. In 10 previous meetings (2021–2026), Christchurch United have won 7, Nelson Suburbs 1, with 2 draws. Christchurch United had scored 18 goals this season (1.2 per game), Nelson Suburbs had 47 (3.1 per game). Christchurch United's goals came from Takumi Hiruma (37'); Nelson Suburbs scored through Ben Polak (26'), Lennon Whewell (63'). Match stats: possession 58%-42%, shots 1-3, on target 1-3, corners 3-6. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
Christchurch United and Nelson Suburbs go head to head in the National League (New Zealand).
In the table, Christchurch United stand 7th on 16 points and Nelson Suburbs 5th on 24.
The head-to-head ledger since 2021 shows 10 meetings: 7 for Christchurch United, 1 for Nelson Suburbs, 2 drawn.
The scoreboard read 1-3 at full time. The points went to Nelson Suburbs.
Goal scorers
Christchurch United: Takumi Hiruma (37') · Nelson Suburbs: Ben Polak (26'), Lennon Whewell (63')
Key stats
Possession: Christchurch United 58% · Nelson Suburbs 42% · Total shots: 1-3 · On target: 1-3 · Corners: 3-6