Nelson Suburbs 4–1 Dunedin City Royals. This New Zealand South Premier League match was played on 5 April 2026. Nelson Suburbs won.
Dunedin City Royals vs Nelson Suburbs Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/05
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- 20 Jul 2025 Nelson Suburbs 1 - 1 Dunedin City Royals D
- 05 Jul 2025 Dunedin City Royals 0 - 1 Nelson Suburbs W
- 18 Apr 2025 Dunedin City Royals 2 - 0 Nelson Suburbs L
- 08 Jun 2024 Nelson Suburbs 6 - 2 Dunedin City Royals W
- 01 Jul 2023 Dunedin City Royals 3 - 3 Nelson Suburbs D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cashmere Technical
|
22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | +51 | 51 | D W W W W |
| 2 |
Coastal Spirit
|
22 | 16 | 1 | 5 | +36 | 49 | W W D W L |
| 3 |
Christchurch United
|
22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | +54 | 44 | W L D W L |
| 4 |
Ferrymead Bays
|
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | +1 | 37 | W W W L W |
| 5 |
Nelson Suburbs
|
22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | +15 | 33 | W L L W L |
| 6 |
Nomads
|
22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | +1 | 31 | L L L L W |
| 7 |
Dunedin City Royals
|
22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | +4 | 30 | W W D L L |
| 8 |
Wanaka AFC
|
22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | -48 | 18 | L L W L L |
| 9 |
Northern AFC
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 9 | W L W W |
| 10 |
Selwyn United
|
22 | 1 | 4 | 17 | -61 | 7 | L L D L W |
| 11 |
University of Canterbury
|
18 | 1 | 2 | 15 | -58 | 5 | L D L L L |
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Match preview
Nelson Suburbs faced Dunedin City Royals in the New Zealand South Premier League on Sunday, 5 April 2026 and the match finished 4–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Nelson Suburbs sit 5th in the New Zealand South Premier League table with 33 points from 22 matches (10W · 3D · 9L). Dunedin City Royals are 7th with 30 points from 22 matches (8W · 6D · 8L).
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 South Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 9 times on record. Nelson Suburbs have won 3, Dunedin City Royals have won 4 and 2 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Nelson Suburbs vs Dunedin City Royals — frequently asked
When was Nelson Suburbs vs Dunedin City Royals played?
Kick-off was in the New Zealand South Premier League.
Where was Nelson Suburbs vs Dunedin City Royals 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 Dunedin City Royals?
Nelson Suburbs 4 – 1 Dunedin City Royals. Nelson Suburbs won.
How can I follow Nelson Suburbs vs Dunedin City Royals live?
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Which competition is Nelson Suburbs vs Dunedin City Royals part of?
The New Zealand South Premier League in New Zealand. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the New Zealand South Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the New Zealand South Premier League hub, or jump to the full New Zealand football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Nelson Suburbs and Dunedin City Royals for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.
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