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19 March 2023 at 08:00

New South Wales NPL · Season 2023
Referee: A. Arndt

Match Summary

Blacktown City defeated Sydney Olympic 5:1. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by J. O'Brien 15′, T. Major 42′, C. De Oliveira 52′, T. Major 57′, Z. Gordon 62′, J. O'Brien 72′. Blacktown City made 4 substitutions, Sydney Olympic made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Blacktown City and Sydney Olympic — 6 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Blacktown City
Sydney Olympic
Kick Off
T. Major

assist: C. De Oliveira

42′
Half Time
46′
D. BurgessW. Angel
46′
N. FitzgeraldJ. Georgaklis
46′
M. BuettnerO. Puflett
C. De Oliveira

assist: A. Berry

52′
T. Major
57′
N. OBrienC. Jackson-Brown
58′
62′
Z. Gordon

assist: A. Parkhouse

J. O'Brien

assist: T. Major

72′
C. De OliveiraB. Berry
73′
T. MajorT. Kato
83′
M. ShabowA. Karnib
83′
Full Time

Lineups

Blacktown City lined up in a — formation under M. Crittenden, while Sydney Olympic deployed a — under L. Haliti.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Blacktown City is 6.69, compared to — for Sydney Olympic. 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. Blacktown City's highest-rated starter is A. Berry (6.69), while Sydney Olympic's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Blacktown City have contributed 1 goals and 1 assists this season, led by A. Berry (1G). Sydney Olympic's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

Blacktown City field 11 midfielders averaging 6.69, 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 83% for Blacktown City and —% for Sydney Olympic. 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

Blacktown City's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Sydney Olympic. 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 Blacktown City's starting XI is 27.0 (youngest: T. Burnie (23), oldest: T. Prendergast (30)), while Sydney Olympic average 29.8 (youngest: J. Cresnar (24), oldest: Fábio Ferreira (36)). 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

Blacktown City's starters average 19 league appearances each, versus 0 for Sydney Olympic. 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.

Blacktown CityPosition StrengthSydney Olympic
6.69
Avg Rating
6.69 MID (11 v 11)
1G 1A0G 0A
Blacktown City
1MIDT. Prendergast
3MIDD. Collins
4MIDL. Campbell
12MIDT. Burnie
10MIDM. Shabow
19MIDA. Berry6.71G1A
5MIDG. Lynch
8MIDJ. O'Brien
22MIDC. De Oliveira
18MIDN. O'Brien
7MIDT. Major
Sydney Olympic
1MIDN. Sorras
5MIDZ. Gordon
4MIDB. van Meurs
23MIDJ. Cresnar
12MIDM. Buettner
22MIDFábio Ferreira
8MIDS. McIllhatton
10MIDD. Burgess
99MIDR. O'Donovan
29MIDN. Fitzgerald
11MIDA. Parkhouse

Substitutes

14C. Jackson-Brown
16B. Berry
46A. Karnib
30J. Fernandez
43E. Mazzotta

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Blacktown City have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Sydney Olympic show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Blacktown City

LWDWLD

Sydney Olympic

WDLWLL

Head to Head

Blacktown City and Sydney Olympic have met 2 times — Blacktown City won 1, Sydney Olympic won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Blacktown City 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 (4 for the home side, 2 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 2–2 in 2025.

1

Blacktown City

1

Drawn

0

Sydney Olympic

Goals: 4Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

28 Jun 2025Sydney Olympic0 – 2Blacktown City
15 Mar 2025Blacktown City2 – 2Sydney Olympic

API data: 23 Mar 2026

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