Match Report
In the standings it was Preston Lions 2nd on 51 points, Oakleigh Cannons 1st on 54 — separated by 3. The last five rounds placed Oakleigh Cannons no better than 8th for form, against 1st in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.58/0.73 for Preston Lions and 2.15/0.92 for Oakleigh Cannons (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
Defeat had not touched Oakleigh Cannons in 11 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The sides have met 4 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Preston Lions, 0 draws and 2 for Oakleigh Cannons, at 4 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 25% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
B.T. Connor Reserve staged the fixture, a ground that holds 8,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
Oakleigh Cannons: Lebib Lebib (56')
Key stats
Possession: Preston Lions 60% · Oakleigh Cannons 40% · Total shots: 6-11 · On target: 1-4 · Corners: 0-4