Nelson Suburbs 1–1 Birkenhead United. This New Zealand Cup match was played on 26 July 2025. The match ended in a draw.
Birkenhead United vs Nelson Suburbs Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2025/07/26
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wellington Olympic
|
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 | W W W W W |
| 2 |
Auckland United
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 9 | W W W L |
| 3 |
Western Suburbs
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 9 | W W W L |
| 4 |
Christchurch United
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 9 | W W W L |
| 5 |
Eastern Suburbs AFC
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 9 | W W W L |
| 6 |
Birkenhead United
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 7 | W W D |
| 7 |
Nelson Suburbs
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | W W D L |
| 8 |
Ferrymead Bays
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | W W L |
| 9 |
Island Bay United
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 | W L |
| 10 |
Cashmere Technical
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | W L |
| 11 |
Napier City Rovers
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | W L |
| 12 |
Western Springs AFC
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | W L |
| 13 |
Fencibles United
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | W L |
| 14 |
Upper Hutt City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 15 |
East Coast Bays
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 16 |
Dunedin City Royals
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 17 |
West Coast Rangers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | L |
| 18 |
Manukau United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | L |
| 19 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserve
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | L |
| 20 |
University of Canterbury
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | L |
| 21 |
Tauranga City United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 22 |
Coastal Spirit
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 23 |
Palmerston North United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 24 |
Selwyn United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 25 |
Petone FC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 26 |
Wanaka AFC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 27 |
Waterside Karori
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 28 |
Nomads
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 | L |
| 29 |
Melville United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 0 | L |
| 30 |
North Wellington AFC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -7 | 0 | L |
| 31 |
Waiheke United AFC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -7 | 0 | L |
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Match preview
Nelson Suburbs faced Birkenhead United in the New Zealand Cup on Saturday, 26 July 2025 and the match finished 1–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Nelson Suburbs sit 7th in the New Zealand Cup table with 7 points from 4 matches (2W · 1D · 1L). Birkenhead United are 6th with 7 points from 3 matches (2W · 1D · 0L).
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 Cup hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 1 time on record. Nelson Suburbs have won 0, Birkenhead United have won 0 and 1 match ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Nelson Suburbs vs Birkenhead United — frequently asked
When was Nelson Suburbs vs Birkenhead United played?
Kick-off was in the New Zealand Cup.
Where was Nelson Suburbs vs Birkenhead United played?
Nelson Suburbs host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Nelson Suburbs vs Birkenhead United?
Nelson Suburbs 1 – 1 Birkenhead United. The match ended in a draw.
How can I follow Nelson Suburbs vs Birkenhead United live?
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Which competition is Nelson Suburbs vs Birkenhead United part of?
The New Zealand Cup in New Zealand. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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