South Melbourne vs Preston Lions Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/07/19
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 19 July at 05:15. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Preston Lions
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- 11 Apr 2026 Preston Lions 0 - 3 South Melbourne W
- 15 Jun 2025 South Melbourne 2 - 1 Preston Lions W
- 07 Mar 2025 Preston Lions 2 - 0 South Melbourne L
- 21 May 2024 Preston Lions 2 - 5 South Melbourne W
- 23 Jul 2013 South Melbourne 4 - 2 Preston Lions W
| # | 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 |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 05:15.
Match preview
South Melbourne host Preston Lions in the National Premier Leagues Victoria on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 05:15. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
South Melbourne sit 8th in the National Premier Leagues Victoria table with 39 points from 29 matches (11W · 6D · 12L). Preston Lions are 4th with 52 points from 31 matches (16W · 4D · 11L).
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 10 times on record. South Melbourne have won 7, Preston Lions have won 2 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 South Melbourne vs Preston Lions 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
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- 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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South Melbourne vs Preston Lions — frequently asked
When is South Melbourne vs Preston Lions played?
Kick-off is in the National Premier Leagues Victoria.
Where is South Melbourne vs Preston Lions played?
South Melbourne host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has South Melbourne vs Preston Lions started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 05:15 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow South Melbourne vs Preston Lions 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 South Melbourne vs Preston Lions 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 South Melbourne and Preston Lions for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.