Match Report
In the standings it was Rockdale Ilinden FC 6th on 43 points, NWS Spirit 7th on 41 — separated by 2. Rockdale Ilinden FC had been under-performing their position — 13th on five-round form against 6th in the table. Per game in the league, Rockdale Ilinden FC were scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.4, NWS Spirit 1.23 and 1.27, against a competition average of 1.4 goals per team per game.
6 meetings are on record — 4 won by Rockdale Ilinden FC, 1 by NWS Spirit, 1 drawn, at 3.83 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 33% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 83%.
Illinden Sports Centre, capacity 7,500, hosted the game. Rockdale Ilinden FC led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Rockdale Ilinden FC: Lochlan Constable (22') · NWS Spirit: Sam Armson (68')
Key stats
Possession: Rockdale Ilinden FC 60% · NWS Spirit 40% · Total shots: 8-14 · On target: 1-9 · Corners: 8-1