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South Melbourne vs Lions result, stats & H2H

South Melbourne

3–1

Lions

15/09/2026 12:30 · Lakeside Stadium

South Melbourne3–1Lions

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Competition: FFA Cup
Kick-off: Tue 15 Sept 12:30 EEST
Stadium: Lakeside Stadium
Capacity: 15,000
City: Melbourne

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

1South Melbourne wins

0Draws

0Lions wins

Last matches: South Melbourne

29.10.26Australian ChampionshipCanberra CroatiaSouth Melbourne02W
23.10.26Australian ChampionshipSouth MelbourneSydney Utd11D
17.10.26Australian ChampionshipSutherland SharksSouth Melbourne01W
10.10.26FFA CupSouth MelbourneMelbourne Victory11D
11.09.26Victoria NPLOakleighSouth Melbourne21L

Last matches: Lions

22.10.26Australian ChampionshipLionsPreston Lions

South Melbourne vs Lions: head-to-head record

1 meetings since 2026: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

1South Melbourne wins

0Draws

0Lions wins

3:1Goals (South Melbourne : Lions)

4.00Goals per match

100%BTTS

100%Over 1.5

100%Over 2.5

100%Over 3.5

South Melbourne at home: 1-0-03:1 goals in 1 games
South Melbourne's biggest win: 3–1South Melbourne 3–1 Lions, 15 Sept 2026

Meetings (1 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
15 Sept 2026	FFA Cup	South Melbourne	3–1	Lions

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

South Melbourne2W 2D 1L · goals 6–4

W29.10Australian ChampionshipACanberra Croatia2–0
D23.10Australian ChampionshipHSydney Utd1–1
W17.10Australian ChampionshipASutherland Sharks1–0
D10.10FFA CupHMelbourne Victory1–1
L11.09Victoria NPLAOakleigh1–2

Lions4W 0D 1L · goals 12–4

W22.10Australian ChampionshipHPreston Lions2–1
L18.10Australian ChampionshipHSouth Hobart1–2
W12.09Queensland NPLHPeninsula1–0
W30.08Queensland NPLHPeninsula4–1
W25.08FFA CupHNorth Sunshine Eagles4–0

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

South MelbourneLions

1.4Goals scored per game2.2

0.9Goals conceded per game0.7

60%Both teams scored50%

50%Over 2.5 goals50%

3Clean sheets5

10%Failed to score0%

1-2-1Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)1-0-0

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About this match

South Melbourne vs Lions preview

South Melbourne and Lions met in the FFA Cup on Tue, 15 Sept 2026, and the match finished 3–1.

Form · last 5 matches

South MelbourneWDWDL6 scored · 4 conceded

LionsWLWWW12 scored · 4 conceded

Key facts · last 5

South MelbourneLions

1.4Goals scored per game2.2

0.9Goals conceded per game0.7

60%Both teams scored50%

50%Over 2.5 goals50%

3Clean sheets5

Head-to-head in numbers

1South Melbourne wins

0Draws

0Lions wins

1 meetings

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Recent form over the last 5: South Melbourne WDWDL (goals 6–4), Lions WLWWW (goals 12–4).

Both teams scored in 60% of South Melbourne's recent games and 50% of Lions's; over 2.5 goals landed in 50% and 50% respectively.

Per game, South Melbourne average 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded (clean sheets: 3), Lions 2.2 and 0.7 (clean sheets: 5).

Across 1 head-to-head games the record reads 1–0–0 (wins–draws–losses) from South Melbourne's side.

Nito explains: South Melbourne vs Lions

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do South Melbourne and Lions matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 60% of South Melbourne's last 10 matches and 50% of Lions's last 10. In this match it landed (South Melbourne 3-1 Lions).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. South Melbourne reached that in 50% of their last 10 matches, Lions in 50% of their last 10. This match had 4 goals: over.

What does the form guide WDWDL mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. South Melbourne, last 5: 2 W · 2 D · 1 L (6 scored, 4 conceded). Lions, last 5: 4 W · 0 D · 1 L (12 scored, 4 conceded).

South Melbourne vs Lions: questions & answers

Who won South Melbourne vs Lions?

South Melbourne won 3–1.

Did both teams score in South Melbourne vs Lions?

Yes, the match finished 3–1.

When was South Melbourne vs Lions played?

South Melbourne vs Lions was played on Tue, 15 Sept 2026 at 12:30 (GMT+3) at Lakeside Stadium.

What is the head-to-head record between South Melbourne and Lions?

1 meetings: South Melbourne 1 wins, 0 draws, Lions 0 wins.

South Melbourne vs Lions result, stats & H2H

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