Manly United 2 - 0 St George Saints
Australia New South Wales Premier League | Saturday, 20 June 2026, 15:10 local time

A composed and efficient Manly United side made home advantage count as they secured a 2–0 victory over St George Saints at a sun‑drenched Manly Oval. The result keeps Manly firmly in the hunt for a top‑four finish, while the Saints are left to rue a lack of cutting edge in the final third.

Match overview

The opening quarter was a tight, cagey affair with both midfields cancelling each other out. Manly United, however, grew into the contest and broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute when a sharp corner‑kick routine allowed centre‑back Liam O’Donnell to head home unmarked at the near post. It was a goal that visibly settled the home side and forced St George to push forward more recklessly.

Manly doubled their advantage just before the hour mark. A swift counter‑attack, started by goalkeeper Ben Kennedy’s quick throw, saw winger Harry Tsoukalas race down the left flank and cut inside, beating two defenders before slotting a low finish past Saints keeper Jordan Evans. St George Saints rarely threatened after that; their best chance came from a long‑range effort that sailed wide in the 78th minute.

Key performers

• Liam O’Donnell (Manly United) – The defensive stalwart scored the vital opener and marshalled the backline superbly, winning all his aerial duels.
• Harry Tsoukalas (Manly United) – A constant menace on the wing, his individual brilliance to create the second goal sealed the points.
• Jordan Evans (St George Saints) – Despite conceding twice, the Saints goalkeeper made several smart saves to keep the scoreline from becoming a rout.

Standings implications

With this victory, Manly United move up to 5th in the NSW Premier League table, now just two points off the promotion play‑off places. St George Saints remain in 9th and face an uphill battle to avoid slipping closer to the relegation zone. Next weekend, Manly travel to Sydney Olympic, while St George host Sutherland Sharks.