St Albans Saints 0–1 Preston Lions. This National Premier Leagues Victoria match was played on 31 May 2026. Preston Lions won.
St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/31
| Average Odds | 1 | X | 2 | Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening odds | 81.00 | 13.00 | 1.04 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 1.50 | 3.40 | 0.20 | 15.50 | 1.20 | 0.61 |
| Pre-match odds | 2.87 | 3.50 | 2.10 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 2.75 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 10.50 | 1.00 | 0.72 |
| Closing odds | 151.00 | 17.00 | 1.02 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 1.50 | 4.00 | 0.17 | 15.50 | 1.20 | 0.61 |
Preston Lions
- 85' 🟨 Yellow card away
- 47' 🟨 Yellow card away
- 47' 🟨 Yellow card home
- 45' ⚽ Goal away
- 44' 🟨 Yellow card home
St Albans Saints
Preston Lions
- 20 Feb 2026 Preston Lions 3 - 0 St Albans Saints L
- 03 Aug 2025 St Albans Saints 0 - 3 Preston Lions L
- 25 Apr 2025 Preston Lions 2 - 1 St Albans Saints L
- 03 Feb 2011 Preston Lions 3 - 1 St Albans Saints L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oakleigh Cannons
|
16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | +20 | 34 | W D W W D |
| 2 |
Hume City
|
16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | +14 | 33 | W W W D W |
| 3 |
Avondale FC
|
16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | +20 | 31 | W L W W W |
| 4 |
Heidelberg United
|
16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | +9 | 30 | W D W W L |
| 5 |
Preston Lions
|
15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | +9 | 26 | W W L L W |
| 6 |
Melbourne City NPL
|
15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | +12 | 23 | W W W W L |
| 7 |
Caroline Springs George Cross
|
16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 22 | L W D D W |
| 8 |
Dandenong City SC
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 22 | L D W W W |
| 9 |
South Melbourne
|
16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 22 | L L L D L |
| 10 |
St Albans Saints
|
16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -12 | 18 | W D L L D |
| 11 |
Altona Magic
|
16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -11 | 16 | L W L L W |
| 12 |
Bentleigh greens
|
16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -17 | 16 | L D D L L |
| 13 |
Dandenong Thunder
|
16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -8 | 12 | L D L L L |
| 14 |
Green Gully Cavaliers
|
16 | 0 | 4 | 12 | -29 | 4 | L L L D L |
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Match preview
St Albans Saints faced Preston Lions in the National Premier Leagues Victoria on Sunday, 31 May 2026 and the match finished 0–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
St Albans Saints sit 10th in the National Premier Leagues Victoria table with 18 points from 16 matches (5W · 3D · 8L). Preston Lions are 5th with 26 points from 15 matches (8W · 2D · 5L).
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. St Albans Saints have won 0, Preston Lions have won 4 and 0 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions — frequently asked
When was St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions played?
Kick-off was in the National Premier Leagues Victoria.
Where was St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions played?
St Albans Saints host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions?
St Albans Saints 0 – 1 Preston Lions. Preston Lions won.
How can I follow St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions live?
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Which competition is St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions part of?
The National Premier Leagues Victoria in Australia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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