Match Report
NE MetroStars beat Sturt Lions 1-0 at home in the Npl South Australian. Before the match, NE MetroStars were 1st in the Npl South Australian table with Sturt Lions in 8th. NE MetroStars have dominated this fixture (2018–2026), winning 6 of 6 encounters. NE MetroStars had scored 48 goals this season (2.7 per game), Sturt Lions had 30 (1.7 per game). NE MetroStars's goals came from M. Cittadini (53'). Match stats: possession 78%-22%, shots 9-7, on target 4-4, corners 1-2. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
NE MetroStars and Sturt Lions go head to head at T.K. Shutter Reserve in the Npl South Australian.
In the table, NE MetroStars stand 1st on 37 points and Sturt Lions 8th on 22.
Across 6 meetings since 2018, honours split 6 to NE MetroStars and 0 to Sturt Lions, with 0 draws.
Full time brought a 1-0 scoreline, and with it the win for NE MetroStars.
Goal scorers
NE MetroStars: M. Cittadini (53')
Key stats
Possession: NE MetroStars 78% · Sturt Lions 22% · Total shots: 9-7 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 1-2