South Melbourne will meet Kingston City for the second time this season with the defending champions aiming to challenge Heidelberg United for the NPL title following their 2-0 victory over the Bentleigh Greens, while Kingston City will be seeking a consolation win in the last round of the home and away season following their 4-0 loss to Heidelberg United last weekend.
South Melbourne (WWLLW)
After two consecutive losses in the NPL Competition, the boys were able to bounce back with a 2-0 victory over the Bentleigh Greens courtesy of a Leigh Minopoulos brace last weekend. With the NPL title up for grabs, South will be striving to challenge Heidelberg United for the premiership plate in the last round of the home and away season with a good win against Kingston City on Sunday afternoon.
Kingston City (WWLLL)
Coming from a narrow 1-0 loss to Avondale, Kingston City were unable to bounce back last weekend after suffering a 4-0 thrashing to ladder leaders Heidelberg United. In tenth position and out of the finals race, Kingston City will be seeking a consolation win against the defending champions away from home.
Head to Head
The last time these two sides met was in Round 13 this year where South Melbourne secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Kingston City at the Grange Reserve courtesy of a second half goal to Matt Millar in the 74th minute.
South urges all fans to come and support the boys in their huge Round 26 encounter against Kingston City at Lakeside Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Match Details
South Melbourne vs Kingston City
20 August at Lakeside Stadium
Kick off 3pm