Contest between Oakleigh Cannons and Preston Lions is looking to be one of those spectacles where recent results gets out the window. Starting
Oakleigh Cannons’s been hot and cold, their showings fluctuating from classy to head-scratching. Meanwhile, Preston Lions’s fighting through a rough patch, their rearguard looking shaky.
Looking at past contests, it’s a toss-up. Oakleigh Cannons’s enjoyed the edge lately, but the game’s got a nonexistent memory.
My two cents: Both sides’ve got holes. Oakleigh Cannons’s midfield’s sputtering, while Preston Lions’s forwards lacks a spark.
Across the NPL, Victoria, this fixture carries extra weight. The competition’s fight for continental qualification means every outcome matters, and both sides know a positive result here could change narratives in the rankings. How they’ve fared lately in the NPL, Victoria suggests neither outfit can afford mistakes, making this tie even more compelling.
Still, there’s a feeling about this one—who knows, it’s the fixture where a player steps up.
Final thought: This ain't just another fixture—it's must-watch action with implications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.
Over the last games Oakleigh Cannons holds victories - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Preston Lions on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 5, losses - 0 and draws - 0. Based on this data we can assume that Preston Lions currently is in better form, unlike Oakleigh Cannons.
Oakleigh Cannons: South Melbourne – (Win 3:0), Heidelberg United – (Draw 1:1), Altona Magic – (Win 1:0), Dandenong City – (Loss 1:0), Hume City – (Win 4:0).
Preston Lions: Dandenong Thunder – (Win 2:0), Green Gully Cavaliers – (Win 0:1), Albans Saints – (Win 0:3), Melbourne Victory U21 – (Win 1:0), Melbourne Knights – (Win 3:0).