Match Summary
Sydney Olympic defeated Sydney FC U23 3:2. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by D. Burgess 16′, C. Taylor 35′, D. Burgess 75′, R. O'Donovan 84′, L. Smyth 87′ (pen.). Sydney FC U23 made 5 substitutions, Sydney Olympic made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sydney FC U23 and Sydney Olympic — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Harbas
assist: M. Neill
Penalty
Lineups
Sydney FC U23 lined up in a — formation under J. Van Weeren, while Sydney Olympic deployed a — under L. Haliti.
Midfield Control
Sydney FC U23 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Sydney Olympic's 11 rated —. 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of Sydney FC U23's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Sydney Olympic average 28.3 (youngest: J. Simmons (23), oldest: Z. Gordon (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sydney FC U23 have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Sydney Olympic show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Sydney FC U23
Sydney Olympic
Head to Head
Sydney FC U23 and Sydney Olympic have met 2 times — Sydney FC U23 won 1, Sydney Olympic won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (2 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.
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Sydney FC U23
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Drawn
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Sydney Olympic
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026