Birkenhead United vs Melville United Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/18
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 18 April at 03:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Birkenhead United
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- 29 Jun 2024 Birkenhead United 2 - 0 Melville United L
- 01 Apr 2024 Melville United 1 - 4 Birkenhead United L
- 06 May 2023 Melville United 1 - 1 Birkenhead United D
- 06 Nov 2022 Melville United 2 - 0 Birkenhead United W
- 02 Jul 2022 Melville United 0 - 2 Birkenhead United L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Birkenhead United
|
27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | +28 | 54 | W D W W W |
| 2 |
Auckland United
|
27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | +17 | 48 | W D D W L |
| 3 |
Eastern Suburbs AFC
|
27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | +9 | 48 | L W D D W |
| 4 |
East Coast Bays
|
27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | +11 | 47 | D D W W W |
| 5 |
Auckland City
|
26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | +14 | 46 | W L L L W |
| 6 |
Western Springs AFC
|
26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | +9 | 43 | L W D L L |
| 7 |
Tauranga City United
|
27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | +3 | 35 | D L L W D |
| 8 |
Fencibles United
|
27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | -5 | 30 | W W W L L |
| 9 |
Auckland FC Reserves
|
27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | -5 | 29 | W D D L D |
| 10 |
Bay Olympic
|
27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | -14 | 28 | L L W D L |
| 11 |
Manurewa AFC
|
22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | -33 | 16 | L W L D D |
| 12 |
West Coast Rangers
|
22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -20 | 15 | L L L L D |
| 13 |
Melville United
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 7 | L W L D W |
| 14 |
Manukau United
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -10 | 1 | L L L D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 03:00.
Match preview
Melville United host Birkenhead United in the New Zealand Northern Premier League on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 03:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Melville United sit 13th in the New Zealand Northern Premier League table with 7 points from 5 matches (2W · 1D · 2L). Birkenhead United are 1st with 54 points from 27 matches (16W · 6D · 5L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the New Zealand Northern Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 9 times on record. Melville United have won 4, Birkenhead United have won 4 and 1 match ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Melville United vs Birkenhead United kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Melville United vs Birkenhead United — frequently asked
When is Melville United vs Birkenhead United played?
Kick-off is in the New Zealand Northern Premier League.
Where is Melville United vs Birkenhead United played?
Melville United host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Melville United vs Birkenhead United started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 03:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Melville United vs Birkenhead United live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Melville United vs Birkenhead United part of?
The New Zealand Northern Premier League in New Zealand. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the New Zealand Northern Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the New Zealand Northern Premier League hub, or jump to the full New Zealand football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Melville United and Birkenhead United for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.