Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder kicks off 16 August 2026 at 05:00. National Premier Leagues Victoria fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/08/16
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 16 August at 05:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Dandenong Thunder
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- 02 May 2026 Dandenong Thunder 0 - 1 Preston Lions W
- 23 Aug 2025 Preston Lions 2 - 0 Dandenong Thunder W
- 10 May 2025 Dandenong Thunder 3 - 0 Preston Lions L
- 02 Aug 2009 Preston Lions 1 - 5 Dandenong Thunder L
- 02 May 2009 Dandenong Thunder 4 - 0 Preston Lions L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oakleigh Cannons
|
20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | +25 | 44 | D W W D W |
| 2 |
Hume City
|
20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | +16 | 40 | W W W D L |
| 3 |
Preston Lions
|
19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | +14 | 38 | W W W W W |
| 4 |
Avondale FC
|
20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | +26 | 34 | W W L L L |
| 5 |
Heidelberg United
|
20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | +7 | 32 | L L L D D |
| 6 |
South Melbourne
|
20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | -1 | 31 | L W L W W |
| 7 |
Melbourne City NPL
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | +15 | 30 | L L W W D |
| 8 |
Dandenong City SC
|
20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 26 | W L W D L |
| 9 |
Caroline Springs George Cross
|
19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | -1 | 26 | D W W L D |
| 10 |
Altona Magic
|
20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | -12 | 22 | W L W L W |
| 11 |
St Albans Saints
|
19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -13 | 22 | L D W L D |
| 12 |
Bentleigh greens
|
20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -26 | 16 | L L L L L |
| 13 |
Dandenong Thunder
|
20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -21 | 15 | L L L L W |
| 14 |
Green Gully Cavaliers
|
20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | -28 | 10 | L L W W L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 05:00.
Match preview
Preston Lions host Dandenong Thunder in the National Premier Leagues Victoria on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 05:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Preston Lions sit 3rd in the National Premier Leagues Victoria table with 38 points from 19 matches (12W · 2D · 5L). Dandenong Thunder are 13th with 15 points from 20 matches (4W · 3D · 13L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the National Premier Leagues Victoria hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 4 times on record. Preston Lions have won 1, Dandenong Thunder have won 3 and 0 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder — frequently asked
When is Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder played?
Kick-off is in the National Premier Leagues Victoria.
Where is Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder played?
Preston Lions host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 05:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder live?
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Which competition is Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder part of?
The National Premier Leagues Victoria in Australia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the National Premier Leagues Victoria
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