Australia. Cup. Quarter-finals
Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
PL
Preston Lions
Finished
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
11:30 CET
SM
South Melbourne
Match Preview
Preston Lions and South Melbourne are set to renew rivalries in the Australia. Cup. Quarter-finals on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:30. The stage is set at Home Arena, nestled in the heart of Germany. Deniz Aytekin officates. Forecast: Sunny, 22Β°C. Injury concerns hang over both camps β Meier for the hosts and Schmidt for the visitors. Their competitive history is packed with drama: Preston Lions 0 - 1 South Melbourne (2021). Preston Lions 1 - 0 South Melbourne (2022). Preston Lions 0 - 2 South Melbourne (2025). Preston Lions 4 - 2 South Melbourne (2021). Preston Lions 4 - 3 South Melbourne (2025). Today's prediction: 1:2.
Post-Match Summary
It's all over! Preston Lions vs South Melbourne ended 0:0 in this Australia. Cup. Quarter-finals encounter at Home Arena. Both teams showed quality and the fans in Germany witnessed an exciting 90 minutes of football.
Fan Reactions (7)
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Aug 24, 2026
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β Just got my ticket for the match on Aug 26! Goalkeeper was a wall! Hoping for 0:0 in our favor.
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Aug 24, 2026
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ββ No way South Melbourne wins this at Preston Lions's ground. VAR ruined everything again! Final score: 1:0.
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Aug 24, 2026
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ββ Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Goalkeeper was a wall! Expecting 0:0.
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Aug 24, 2026
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β Dream match! Preston Lions and South Melbourne always deliver. Totally deserved win! Gonna be 1:0.
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Aug 25, 2026
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ββ My dad and I watch every Preston Lions game together. Goalkeeper was a wall! Our prediction: 0:3.
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Aug 25, 2026
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Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Best game of the season! Preston Lions to win 4:0.
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Aug 25, 2026
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If South Melbourne play like they did last week, they've got a chance. Clinical finish from the lads! Maybe 4:0?