Match Report
Sturt Lions defeated West Adelaide 4-3 in the Npl South Australian. Before the match, Sturt Lions were 10th in the Npl South Australian table with West Adelaide in 9th. In 9 previous meetings (2018–2026), Sturt Lions have won 3, West Adelaide 2, with 4 draws. Sturt Lions had scored 19 goals this season (1.7 per game), West Adelaide had 22 (2.0 per game). Sturt Lions's goals came from Manley Barnett (45'), Edward Elton (39'), Lesi Thanasis (78'), Gonzalo Rodríguez (23'); West Adelaide scored through Maksim Ivanic (56'), Connor Gollan (90'), Riley Stam (65'). Match stats: possession 48%-52%, shots 18-13, on target 5-5, corners 3-2. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Sturt Lions: Manley Barnett (45'), Edward Elton (39'), Lesi Thanasis (78'), Gonzalo Rodríguez (23') · West Adelaide: Maksim Ivanic (56'), Connor Gollan (90'), Riley Stam (65')
Key stats
Possession: Sturt Lions 48% · West Adelaide 52% · Total shots: 18-13 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 3-2