Match Report
South Melbourne U23 won 3-1 against Preston Lions U23 in the Victoria NPL Youth League. Before the match, Preston Lions U23 were 12th in the Victoria NPL Youth League table with South Melbourne U23 in 6th. Head-to-head (2025–2026): 3 matches, 1 win for Preston Lions U23, 2 for South Melbourne U23, 0 drawn. Preston Lions U23 had scored 21 goals this season (1.4 per game), South Melbourne U23 had 40 (2.7 per game). Preston Lions U23's goals came from Thomas Trpcevski (23'). Match stats: possession 42%-58%, shots 7-6, on target 4-4, corners 7-4. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
Goal scorers
Preston Lions U23: Thomas Trpcevski (23')
Key stats
Possession: Preston Lions U23 42% · South Melbourne U23 58% · Total shots: 7-6 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 7-4