Match Summary
APIA Leichhardt Tigers defeated Sydney United 3:1. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by F. Monge 3′, J. Armson 9′, J. Stewart 31′, C. Payne 52′. Sydney United made 5 substitutions, APIA Leichhardt Tigers made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Sydney United and APIA Leichhardt Tigers — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Kouta
assist: J. Stewart
Lineups
Sydney United lined up in a — formation under M. Vlastelica, while APIA Leichhardt Tigers deployed a — under F. Parisi.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sydney United is —, compared to 7.10 for APIA Leichhardt Tigers. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sydney United's highest-rated starter is —, while APIA Leichhardt Tigers's best-rated player is J. Symons (7.19).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Sydney United have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. APIA Leichhardt Tigers's starters account for 3 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by J. Symons (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Sydney United field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus APIA Leichhardt Tigers's 11 rated 7.10. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Sydney United and 83% for APIA Leichhardt Tigers. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Sydney United's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for APIA Leichhardt Tigers. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Sydney United's starting XI is 31.8 (youngest: T. Kaneko (27), oldest: C. Payne (35)), while APIA Leichhardt Tigers average 28.4 (youngest: F. Monge (24), oldest: A. Ucchino (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Sydney United's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 9 for APIA Leichhardt Tigers. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sydney United have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. APIA Leichhardt Tigers show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Sydney United and APIA Leichhardt Tigers have met 2 times — Sydney United won 1, APIA Leichhardt Tigers won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Sydney United leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (4 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026