Match Summary
Sydney United and NWS Spirit drew 2:2. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by O. Wiggin 38′, C. Payne 57′, R. Darko 75′, C. Payne 80′ (pen.). Sydney United made 4 substitutions, NWS Spirit made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sydney United and NWS Spirit — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Sydney United lined up in a — formation under M. Vlastelica, while NWS Spirit deployed a — under D. Perković.
Midfield Control
Sydney United field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus NWS Spirit'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 United's starting XI is 31.2 (youngest: T. Kaneko (27), oldest: C. Payne (35)), while NWS Spirit average 26.5 (youngest: K. Shaw (21), oldest: L. Lobo (35)). 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 United have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. NWS Spirit show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Sydney United and NWS Spirit have met 2 times — Sydney United won 0, NWS Spirit won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. NWS Spirit leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 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 0–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026