Match Report
Preston Lions U23 won 4-2 against South Melbourne U23 in the Victoria NPL Youth League. Before the match, South Melbourne U23 were 7th in the Victoria NPL Youth League table with Preston Lions U23 in 11th. Head-to-head (2025–2026): 4 matches, 2 wins for South Melbourne U23, 2 for Preston Lions U23, 0 drawn. South Melbourne U23 had scored 58 goals this season (2.5 per game), Preston Lions U23 had 38 (1.7 per game). View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
The matchup in the Victoria NPL Youth League brings together South Melbourne U23 and Preston Lions U23.
In the table, South Melbourne U23 stand 7th on 36 points and Preston Lions U23 11th on 26.
The two clubs have crossed paths 4 times since 2025: South Melbourne U23 have won 2, Preston Lions U23 2, and 0 have ended level.
It ended 2-4 in Preston Lions U23's favour.