NBL· Season 2026
Match Summary
Southland Sharks defeated Wellington Saints 104:90. The match was played in NBL 2026. League standings: Southland Sharks #1, Wellington Saints #4.
Rivalry since 2010
Southland Sharks vs Wellington Saints Head to Head Results· 40
Southland Sharks and Wellington Saints have met 40 times — Southland Sharks won 13, Wellington Saints won 27, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Wellington Saints leads the head-to-head with 27 victories from 40 meetings. A combined 7149 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 178.72 per match (3412 for the home side, 3737 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 40 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 40 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Wellington Saints are currently unbeaten in the last 8 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 126–102 in 2019.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Southland Sharks sit #1 and Wellington Saints are #4 in the NBL table heading into this match.
NBL - Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Southland Sharks | GP10 | Won8 | Lost2 | Pts961:887 |
| #2 | Auckland Tuatara | GP8 | Won6 | Lost2 | Pts772:708 |
| #3 | Canterbury Rams | GP7 | Won5 | Lost2 | Pts680:626 |
| #4 | Wellington Saints | GP8 | Won5 | Lost3 | Pts799:723 |
| #5 | Otago Nuggets | GP7 | Won4 | Lost3 | Pts598:598 |
| #6 | Taranaki Airs | GP8 | Won3 | Lost5 | Pts665:727 |
| #7 | Manawatu Jets | GP9 | Won3 | Lost6 | Pts840:929 |
| #8 | Franklin Bulls | GP8 | Won3 | Lost5 | Pts765:798 |
| #9 | Tauranga Whai | GP7 | Won2 | Lost5 | Pts617:659 |
| #10 | Bay Hawks | GP7 | Won2 | Lost5 | Pts659:677 |
| #11 | Nelson Giants | GP7 | Won2 | Lost5 | Pts632:656 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Southland Sharks have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Wellington Saints show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 22 May 2026