Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Rockdale Ilinden FC 5th with 40 points, St. George Saints 15th with 24, 16 apart. Recent form told a different story for Rockdale Ilinden FC: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th.
Defeat had followed defeat for St. George Saints — four in succession.
The head-to-head ledger counts 7 games: 0 St. George Saints wins, 7 for Rockdale Ilinden FC, 0 draws, at 3.57 goals per meeting. Playing at home matters in this fixture: 71% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 86% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 57%.
Goal scorers
St. George Saints: Jaden Cassella (22') · Rockdale Ilinden FC: James Temelkovski (8'), Moudi Najjar (30'), Oliver Wiggin (43'), Jerry Skotadis (62'), Lukas Ribarevski (87')
Key stats
Possession: St. George Saints 54% · Rockdale Ilinden FC 46% · Total shots: 14-12 · On target: 3-8 · Corners: 4-1