South Melbourne vs Hume City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As South Melbourne prepare to host Hume City on February 19, 2026, with kick-off at 09:30, this AUSTRALIA: NPL Victoria fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

South Melbourne, currently 2nd in the standings with 3 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Hume City, sitting 10th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between South Melbourne and Hume City have favored South Melbourne, with South Melbourne claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Avondale FC, South Melbourne recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Hume City's last outing came against Altona Magic, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, South Melbourne are expected to maintain their unknown structure, South Melbourne and Hume City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: South Melbourne's fixtures have averaged 4.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hume City's games average 4 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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