5 : 1
  • 30 August 2025, Selwyn United FC vs Nelson Suburbs FC, 2-5, Win
  • 24 August 2025, Nelson Suburbs FC vs Nomads United AFC, 2-2, Draw
  • 10 August 2025, Nelson Suburbs FC vs Coastal Spirit FC, 2-0, Win
  • 02 August 2025, Cashmere Technical FC vs Nelson Suburbs FC, 3-0, Lose
  • 20 July 2025, Nelson Suburbs FC vs Dunedin City Royals FC, 1-1, Draw
Nelson Suburbs FC
Home
  • 30 August 2025, Coastal Spirit FC vs Universities AFC, 2-0, Lose
  • 23 August 2025, Universities AFC vs Cashmere Technical FC, 0-4, Lose
  • 16 August 2025, Dunedin City Royals FC vs Universities AFC, 5-0, Lose
  • 08 August 2025, Universities AFC vs Selwyn United FC, 3-3, Draw
  • 02 August 2025, Universities AFC vs Christchurch United FC, 1-5, Lose
Universities AFC
Away
Southern League
Southern League, New Zealand

### Nelson Suburbs FC vs. Universities AFC: Match Analysis

The match between Nelson Suburbs FC and Universities AFC ended with a decisive 5-1 victory for the home team. Nelson Suburbs FC opened the scoring early at 2 minutes and 8 seconds, setting the tone for the match. The early goal quickly destabilized Universities AFC, impacting their defensive organization throughout the game. By the 30-minute mark, Nelson Suburbs had already scored two more goals, creating a commanding lead of 3-0. Universities AFC managed to score at the 33-minute mark, but Nelson Suburbs quickly shut down any hopes of a comeback.

In terms of goal-scoring efficiency, Nelson Suburbs demonstrated clinical finishing, particularly in the first half. Despite Universities AFC only managing one goal, Nelson Suburbs did not slow down their momentum in the second half. They maintained high attacking pressure and added two more goals in the second half, sealing the comprehensive win. The fourth goal, scored just 46 minutes and 48 seconds into the second half, shattered any remaining confidence Universities had. A further goal in the 65th minute confirmed the home team’s dominance.

The statistics reveal a balanced contest in terms of fouls and offsides, with the home side committing three fouls to the away team's two, and Nelson Suburbs being caught offside twice compared to Universities' single offside call. Both teams received a yellow card each in the second half, showing that the match was relatively fair and controlled in terms of discipline. However, Nelson Suburbs were far more efficient when it came to utilising opportunities from set-pieces and open play.

Nelson Suburbs’ four corner kicks, compared to just one by Universities, reflect their offensive control. The continuous pressure and opportunities generated from these corners created sustained attacking phases, keeping Universities AFC on the defensive. Furthermore, the possession and passing accuracy of Nelson Suburbs were visibly higher, indicating better teamwork and coordination. This is evident from the substantial margin of victory and the sequence of quick goals in the first half.

In summary, Nelson Suburbs FC outperformed Universities AFC with clinical finishing and superior teamwork. The ability to convert chances and their relentless pressure in both halves were pivotal in determining the match's outcome. Statistical dominance in goals, corners, and sustained attacking play underlined why Nelson Suburbs deservedly emerged victorious.

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Form Guide

Win2-5Selwyn United FC vs Nelson Suburbs FC
Draw2-2Nelson Suburbs FC vs Nomads United AFC
Win2-0Nelson Suburbs FC vs Coastal Spirit FC
Lose3-0Cashmere Technical FC vs Nelson Suburbs FC
Draw1-1Nelson Suburbs FC vs Dunedin City Royals FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
10:8
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • Nelson Suburbs FC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:8, scoring 2 goals average
Lose2-0Coastal Spirit FC vs Universities AFC
Lose0-4Universities AFC vs Cashmere Technical FC
Lose5-0Dunedin City Royals FC vs Universities AFC
Draw3-3Universities AFC vs Selwyn United FC
Lose1-5Universities AFC vs Christchurch United FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
4:19
GOALS / MATCH
0.8
  • Universities AFC has lost four matches in a row with a goal difference of 4:19, scoring 0.8 goals average

Nelson Suburbs FC H2H Universities AFC

Away gameNelson Suburbs FC61Universities AFCHome gameSouthern League
Home gameNelson Suburbs FC71Universities AFCAway gameSouthern League
Home gameNelson Suburbs FC51Universities AFCAway gameSouthern League
Away gameNelson Suburbs FC10Universities AFCHome gameSouthern League
PLAYED
4
WINS
4
GOALS
19:3
GOALS / MATCH
4.75
  • In the last four matches that these two sides meet, Nelson Suburbs FC overtook Universities AFC four times
  • Nelson Suburbs FC won four times
  • Teams played four times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 19:3; average goals per match – 4.75
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