Match Summary
NWS Spirit defeated Wollongong Wolves 5:4. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by L. Lobo 9′, M. Kokubo 32′ (o.g.), C. McStay 36′, L. Scott 61′, R. Darko 71′, T. Ofuka 83′, M. Cahill 90′, M. Konestabo 90′, R. Darko 90′. NWS Spirit made 3 substitutions, Wollongong Wolves made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between NWS Spirit and Wollongong Wolves — 9 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: O. Wiggin
Own Goal
assist: L. Scott
assist: M. Konestabo
assist: K. Odakura
assist: K. Odakura
Lineups
NWS Spirit lined up in a — formation under D. Perković, while Wollongong Wolves deployed a — under D. Carney.
Midfield Control
NWS Spirit field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Wollongong Wolves'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 NWS Spirit's starting XI is 28.3 (youngest: C. Kavanagh (23), oldest: L. Lobo (35)), while Wollongong Wolves average 25.6 (youngest: T. Butkovic (22), oldest: B. Kanaizumi (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, NWS Spirit have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Wollongong Wolves show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
NWS Spirit
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Head to Head
NWS Spirit and Wollongong Wolves have met 2 times — NWS Spirit won 1, Wollongong Wolves won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. NWS Spirit leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (2 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026