1 : 0
  • 26 July 2025, Western Knights SC vs Perth SC, 4-1, Win
  • 19 July 2025, Perth Glory (Youth) vs Western Knights SC, 1-5, Win
  • 12 July 2025, Western Knights SC vs Olympic Kingsway SC, 0-4, Lose
  • 05 July 2025, Bayswater City SC vs Western Knights SC, 3-0, Lose
  • 28 June 2025, Western Knights SC vs Armadale SC, 1-1, Draw
Western Knights SC
Home
  • 26 July 2025, Sorrento FC vs Balcatta SC, 2-0, Lose
  • 19 July 2025, Balcatta SC vs Bayswater City SC, 0-4, Lose
  • 12 July 2025, Stirling Macedonia SC vs Balcatta SC, 6-0, Lose
  • 05 July 2025, Balcatta SC vs Armadale SC, 3-0, Win
  • 28 June 2025, Balcatta SC vs Fremantle City FC, 0-0, Draw
Balcatta SC
Away
NPL Western Australia
NPL Western Australia, Australia

In the NPL Western Australia matchup between Western Knights SC and Balcatta SC, Western Knights secured a narrow 1-0 victory through a late second-half goal. Despite the close scoreline, the Knights controlled key phases, leveraging their ability to create opportunities through corner kicks, as they had a slight edge over Balcatta in this area with four corners to three. Their strategic use of set pieces played a pivotal role in maintaining pressure, eventually resulting in the crucial goal, which came shortly after a flurry of disciplinary issues on both sides.

Foul trouble was a significant theme for Western Knights, who received four yellow cards, compared to a single yellow card for Balcatta. This disciplinary incongruity suggests Western Knights maintained a more aggressive style of play, which might have disrupted Balcatta's offensive plans. The timing of the yellow cards, particularly in the second half, did not seem to hamper the Knights' defense. Instead, it showcased their commitment to thwarting Balcatta's advances and maintaining their defensive shape under pressure.

Balcatta's inability to convert limited corner opportunities and their clean disciplinary record indicated a more conservative approach. Although their plan seemingly prioritized discipline over aggression, it potentially limited their capacity to assert influence in crucial attacking areas. The lack of a breakthrough goal despite a disciplined focus suggests that Balcatta's tactics didn't sufficiently challenge Western Knights’ defensive resilience, which was pivotal in their successful outcome.

Western Knights' effectiveness was further exemplified by their substitution strategy, which seemed to preserve their stamina and dynamics throughout the match. While the data does not provide specific details on substitutions, their strategic management and rotation would have ensured the team sustained intensity towards the end of the match. This approach might have facilitated the freshest possible squad presence leading up to and after their late-match goal, which proved decisive in defining the result of the encounter.

Overall, the match was characterized by Western Knights’ defensive resilience and strategic set-piece utilization, contrasted with Balcatta's unsuccessful conservative approach. Western Knights emerged as the more dynamic and strategically adept side, effectively converting pressure into points while maintaining a defensive posture robust enough to secure the win despite disciplinary challenges.

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Form Guide

Win4-1Western Knights SC vs Perth SC
Win1-5Perth Glory (Youth) vs Western Knights SC
Lose0-4Western Knights SC vs Olympic Kingsway SC
Lose3-0Bayswater City SC vs Western Knights SC
Draw1-1Western Knights SC vs Armadale SC
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
10:10
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • Western Knights SC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:10, scoring 2 goals average
Lose2-0Sorrento FC vs Balcatta SC
Lose0-4Balcatta SC vs Bayswater City SC
Lose6-0Stirling Macedonia SC vs Balcatta SC
Win3-0Balcatta SC vs Armadale SC
Draw0-0Balcatta SC vs Fremantle City FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
3:12
GOALS / MATCH
0.6
  • Balcatta SC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:12, scoring 0.6 goals average

Western Knights SC H2H Balcatta SC

Away gameWestern Knights SC20Balcatta SCHome gameNPL Western Australia
Home gameWestern Knights SC10Balcatta SCAway gameNPL Western Australia
Away gameWestern Knights SC01Balcatta SCHome gameNPL Western Australia
Home gameWestern Knights SC21Balcatta SCAway gameNPL Western Australia
Home gameWestern Knights SC37Balcatta SCAway gameNPL Western Australia
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
8:9
GOALS / MATCH
1.60
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Western Knights SC overtook Balcatta SC three times
  • Western Knights SC won three times, lost twice
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:9; average goals per match – 1.60
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