Match Summary
Sydney United defeated Sutherland Sharks 2:1. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by M. Bulic 44′ (o.g.), L. Sauer 82′, A. Lacalandra 90′. Sydney United made 5 substitutions, Sutherland Sharks made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Sydney United and Sutherland Sharks — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
Lineups
Sydney United lined up in a — formation under M. Vlastelica, while Sutherland Sharks deployed a — under N. Dimovski.
Midfield Control
Sydney United field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Sutherland Sharks'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 30.8 (youngest: H. Kawaguchi (27), oldest: G. Trifiro (36)), while Sutherland Sharks average 29.0 (youngest: J. McGowan (24), oldest: M. Stamatellis (34)). 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. Sutherland Sharks show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Sydney United
Sutherland Sharks
Head to Head
Sydney United and Sutherland Sharks have met 2 times — Sydney United won 1, Sutherland Sharks won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Sydney United leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (4 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.
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Sydney United
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Drawn
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Sutherland Sharks
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026