Round 16 Media Snap Shot

DEVINE HOMES SUPER LEAGUE

Friday 30 July

Adelaide Galaxy vs Cumberland United
7:30pm – Con Makris Park, Cnr Saratoga Drive & Morphett Road, NOVAR GARDENS

Current Form: Galaxy (LDLLLD), Cumberland (DLDLL)
Head to Head: 21 matches – Galaxy 10 wins, Cumberland 6 wins, Draws 5 (Since 1985)

Last 5 Meetings:
2010 Cumberland 0 Galaxy  2
2007 Cumberland 2 Galaxy  2
2007 Galaxy  1 Cumberland 2
2006 Galaxy  1 Cumberland 1
2006 Cumberland 0 Galaxy  3

Highest winning score: Cumberland  2 Galaxy  0 (1998, 1990)
Highest winning score: Galaxy 3 Cumberland 0 (2006)

Note: Galaxy last beat Cumberland in league competition at Con Makris Park in Round 10, 2000. Galaxy is two points above the relegation zone and seven points from a Final 5 Series spot.

Western Strikers vs Raiders
7:30pm – Carnegie Reserve, Kignston Avenue, ROYAL PARK

Current Form: Strikers (LDDDD), Raiders (WLDLW)
Head to Head: 3 matches – Raiders 2 win, Draws 1 (Since 2009)

Last 5 Meetings:
2010 Raiders  3 Strikers  2
2009     Strikers  1 Raiders  1
2009     Raiders  2 Strikers  1

Highest winning score: Raiders 3 Strikers  2       (2010)

Note: Strikers lost to Adel City in Round 15 ended their six drawn matches streak. A victory by Strikers over Raiders will cement their spot in the Devine Homes Super League for season 2011 and assist in steering the club towards a Final 5 Series position.

Saturday 31 July

Adelaide Blue Eagles vs MetroStars
3:00pm – Marden Sports Complex, Lower Portrush Road, MARDEN

Current Form: Blue Eagles (DWLWD), MetroStars (WWDDW)
Head to Head: 21 matches – Blue Eagles 9 wins, MetroStars 5 wins, Draws 7 (Since 2000)

Last 5 Meetings:
2010 MetroStars 0 Blue Eagles 2
2009 Blue Eagles 0 MetroStars 1
2009 MetroStars 0 Blue Eagles 1
2008 MetroStars 1 Blue Eagles 1
2008 Blue Eagles 0 MetroStars 0

Highest winning score: MetroStars 5 Blue Eagles 0 (2003)
Highest winning score: Blue Eagles 8 MetroStars 2 (2001)

Note: A MetroStars victory in this match will clinch the club their fifth First Division Minor Premier title.

Adelaide Cobras vs Campbelltown City
3:00pm – Weigall Oval, Urrbrae Terrace, PLYMPTON

Current Form: Cobras (LWWWL), Campbelltown (LDDWL)
Head to Head: 1 Match – Campbelltown 1 win     (Since 2010)

Last 5 Meetings:
2010 Campbelltown 4 Cobras  1

Highest winning score: Campbelltown 4 Cobras  1          (2010)

Note: Cobras loss to MetroStars last weekend was their first loss in three matches. Michael D’Aloisio will be missing due to suspension for Campbelltown.

Para Hills vs Adelaide City
3:00pm – The Paddocks, Bridge Road, PARA HILLS

Current Form: Para Hills (WDDLW), Adel City (WLWWW)
Head to Head: 19 matches – Para Hills 7 wins, Adel City 6 wins, Draws 6 (Since 1984)

Last 5 Meetings:
2010 Adel City 1 Para Hills 3
2009 Para Hills 2 Adel City 0
2009 Adel City 1 Para Hills 1
2008 Para Hills 0 Adel City 1
2008 Adel City 3 Para Hills 0

Highest winning score: Adel City 4 Para Hills 1 (2007)
Highest winning score: Para Hills 4 Adel City 0 (2003)

Note: The last two victories by Para Hills over Adelaide City was only the second time they have won consecutive matches over Adelaide City. Para Hills will be looking for a victory in this match to keep up their chances of the double chance spot while Adelaide City will be aiming to put some breathing space between themselves and sixth placed Strikers.

NB1 - Statistics and notes based on First Division League matches only. Does not include Finals or Cup competitions.
NB2 – Current form commences from last match played.
NB3 – Adelaide Galaxy stats as of 1979 amalgamation of West Torrens & Birkalla Rovers.