Adelaide United II vs MetroStars - South Australia NPL

The South Australia NPL returns to the home ground on May 9, 2026, where Adelaide United II and MetroStars will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

The standings paint a clear picture: Adelaide United II in 7th, MetroStars in 3rd, and both keen to climb. Consistency has eluded Adelaide United II in recent weeks, with LWDLW in their last five and a win rate of 31.82% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. MetroStars travel in decent nick, LDWWW in their last five and a win rate of 59.09% this season. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Adelaide United II average 1.5 per game to MetroStars's 2.41, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. It’s safe to say that Paige Bueckers is putting up elite all-around numbers in her second WNBA season for the Dallas Wings, averaging over 20 points and nearly six assists a night.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Adelaide United II and MetroStars have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. But the key difference is understanding the game, in possession and out of possession.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Jadon Sancho(Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Chelsea have confirmed the signing of former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. MetroStars look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 2-3 victory well within their reach. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the South Australia NPL standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.