Match Summary
Sydney FC U23 defeated Manly United 2:1. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by H. Matthews 27′, S. Kambayashi 54′, A. Harbas 65′ (pen.). Sydney FC U23 made 3 substitutions, Manly United made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Sydney FC U23 and Manly United — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Gibson
Penalty
Lineups
Sydney FC U23 lined up in a — formation under J. Van Weeren, while Manly United deployed a — under P. Zwaanswijk.
Midfield Control
Sydney FC U23 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Manly United'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 Manly United average 28.0 (youngest: A. Aganović (25), oldest: Bruno Mendes (31)). 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. Manly United show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Sydney FC U23
Manly United
Head to Head
Sydney FC U23 and Manly United have met 2 times — Sydney FC U23 won 1, Manly United won 0, 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 (6 for the home side, 0 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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Sydney FC U23
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Drawn
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Manly United
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026