Match Summary
NWS Spirit defeated Sydney United 3:2. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by C. Payne 53′ (pen.), J. Gomez 66′, J. Gomez 79′, L. Jennings 90′, J. Gomez 90′. NWS Spirit made 5 substitutions, Sydney United made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between NWS Spirit and Sydney United — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: K. Odakura
assist: K. Odakura
Lineups
NWS Spirit lined up in a — formation under D. Perković, while Sydney United deployed a — under M. Vlastelica.
Midfield Control
NWS Spirit field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Sydney 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 NWS Spirit's starting XI is 30.3 (youngest: C. Kavanagh (23), oldest: L. Lobo (35)), while Sydney United average 27.9 (youngest: A. Lacalandra (21), oldest: C. Payne (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
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, NWS Spirit have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Sydney United show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
NWS Spirit
Sydney United
Head to Head
NWS Spirit and Sydney United have met 2 times — NWS Spirit won 1, Sydney United 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 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 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 0–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026