Match Summary
Sydney FC U23 defeated Sutherland Sharks 3:2. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by J. Lacey 37′, L. Middleton 49′, O. Fryer 55′ (pen.), J. Roberts 88′ (pen.), T. Umebachi 90′. Sydney FC U23 made 5 substitutions, Sutherland Sharks made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Sydney FC U23 and Sutherland Sharks — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Nkomo
assist: B. Gibson
Penalty
Penalty
assist: J. McGowan
Lineups
Sydney FC U23 lined up in a — formation under J. Van Weeren, while Sutherland Sharks deployed a — under N. Dimovski.
Midfield Control
Sydney FC U23 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 FC U23's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Sutherland Sharks average 29.2 (youngest: L. Sauer (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 FC U23 have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Sutherland Sharks show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Sydney FC U23
Sutherland Sharks
Head to Head
Sydney FC U23 and Sutherland Sharks have met 2 times — Sydney FC U23 won 1, Sutherland Sharks won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 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 4–0 in 2025.
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Sydney FC U23
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Drawn
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Sutherland Sharks
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026