Melbourne Knights vs Preston Lions Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2025/07/18
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Preston Lions
Melbourne Knights
- 04 Apr 2025 Melbourne Knights 0 - 1 Preston Lions W
- 24 May 2009 Melbourne Knights 5 - 0 Preston Lions L
- 01 Mar 2009 Preston Lions 1 - 2 Melbourne Knights L
- 10 Aug 2008 Melbourne Knights 1 - 0 Preston Lions L
- 04 May 2008 Preston Lions 1 - 1 Melbourne Knights D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heidelberg United
|
31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | +34 | 70 | W W L D D |
| 2 |
Avondale FC
|
30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | +31 | 59 | W W L D W |
| 3 |
Oakleigh Cannons
|
30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | +20 | 53 | D L W D W |
| 4 |
Preston Lions
|
31 | 16 | 4 | 11 | +12 | 52 | L D W L L |
| 5 |
Dandenong City SC
|
32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | +8 | 49 | D L D L W |
| 6 |
Dandenong Thunder
|
30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | +22 | 48 | L L W L D |
| 7 |
Hume City
|
29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 42 | D W D W L |
| 8 |
South Melbourne
|
29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | -9 | 39 | W W L W W |
| 9 |
Green Gully Cavaliers
|
29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | -9 | 32 | D L L D D |
| 10 |
St Albans Saints
|
29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | -19 | 30 | W L W L L |
| 11 |
Altona Magic
|
29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | -11 | 29 | L L D D D |
| 12 |
Melbourne Victory FC Youth
|
21 | 5 | 1 | 15 | -17 | 16 | L L L W L |
| 13 |
Port Melbourne
|
21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | -32 | 14 | L L D L D |
| 14 |
Bentleigh greens
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 13 | L W W W L |
| 15 |
Caroline Springs George Cross
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 | D D L W D |
| 16 |
Melbourne City NPL
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 11 | D W D D D |
| 17 |
Melbourne Knights
|
21 | 2 | 3 | 16 | -41 | 9 | L L D L L |
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Match preview
Preston Lions faced Melbourne Knights in the National Premier Leagues Victoria on Friday, 18 July 2025 and the match finished 3–0. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Preston Lions sit 4th in the National Premier Leagues Victoria table with 52 points from 31 matches (16W · 4D · 11L). Melbourne Knights are 17th with 9 points from 21 matches (2W · 3D · 16L).
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 National Premier Leagues Victoria hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 11 times on record. Preston Lions have won 5, Melbourne Knights 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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Advanced match statistics
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- Shots on target & shots off target
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights — frequently asked
When was Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights played?
Kick-off was in the National Premier Leagues Victoria.
Where was Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights played?
Preston Lions 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 Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights?
Preston Lions 3 – 0 Melbourne Knights. Preston Lions won.
How can I follow Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights live?
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Which competition is Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights part of?
The National Premier Leagues Victoria in Australia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the National Premier Leagues Victoria
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the National Premier Leagues Victoria hub, or jump to the full Australia football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Preston Lions and Melbourne Knights for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.
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