Match Report
49 points for Northcote City (3rd), 52 for Melbourne Knights (2nd): a 3-point gap. Melbourne Knights's recent output lagged their position: 6th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.69/1.12 for Northcote City and 1.88/0.92 for Melbourne Knights (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.66.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Northcote City have 1 win to Melbourne Knights's 3, with 1 draw, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Playing at home matters in this fixture: 80% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
The venue was John Cain Memorial Reserve, with room for 9,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Key stats
Possession: Northcote City 52% · Melbourne Knights 48% · Total shots: 10-8 · On target: 9-5 · Corners: 6-3




