Match Report
Preston Lions U23 claimed a 4-2 victory over Dandenong City U23 in the Victoria NPL Youth League. Before the match, Preston Lions U23 were 11th in the Victoria NPL Youth League table with Dandenong City U23 in 12th. Head-to-head (2025–2026): 3 matches, 2 wins for Preston Lions U23, 1 for Dandenong City U23, 0 drawn. Preston Lions U23 had scored 33 goals this season (1.6 per game), Dandenong City U23 had 31 (1.6 per game). Match stats: possession 57%-43%, shots 16-11, on target 8-6, corners 0-7. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
The matchup in the Victoria NPL Youth League brings together Preston Lions U23 and Dandenong City U23.
Preston Lions U23 come in 11th with 23 points, while Dandenong City U23 sit 12th with 23 points.
0 of their 3 previous meetings since 2025 finished level, while Preston Lions U23 claimed 2 and Dandenong City U23 1.
The match finished 4-2, with Preston Lions U23 taking the points.
Key stats
Possession: Preston Lions U23 57% · Dandenong City U23 43% · Total shots: 16-11 · On target: 8-6 · Corners: 0-7