Match Summary
Manly United defeated Sydney FC U23 2:1. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by L. Smyth 71′, H. McCarthy 77′, Bruno Mendes 87′. Manly United made 4 substitutions, Sydney FC U23 made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Manly United and Sydney FC U23 — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Agosti
assist: Bruno Mendes
Lineups
Manly United lined up in a — formation under P. Zwaanswijk, while Sydney FC U23 deployed a — under J. Van Weeren.
Midfield Control
Manly United field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Sydney FC U23'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 Manly United's starting XI is 26.4 (youngest: K. Santich (25), oldest: Bruno Mendes (31)), while Sydney FC U23 average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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, Manly United have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Sydney FC U23 show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Manly United and Sydney FC U23 have met 2 times — Manly United won 0, Sydney FC U23 won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Sydney FC U23 leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (0 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–6 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Sydney FC U23
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026