Match Report: Inglewood United vs UWA-Nedlands FC – WA State League 1

17 July 2026 – Inglewood United secured a comfortable 3‑1 victory over UWA‑Nedlands FC at the Inglewood Stadium in a WA State League 1 clash. The win kept United in the promotion race, while the visitors remained rooted in the lower half of the table.

The hosts started brightly and took the lead in the 19th minute. A driving run from midfielder Andrew Marron opened up the UWA defence, and he picked out striker Jake Leech, who slotted home from 12 yards. Inglewood doubled their advantage just after the half‑hour mark when left‑back Sean O’Connell curled a free kick over the wall and into the top corner.

UWA‑Nedlands pulled one back early in the second half. A mistake by United’s goalkeeper Tom McElroy allowed forward Henry Wise to tap in from close range in the 52nd minute. The goal gave UWA hope, but Inglewood quickly regained control.

The decisive third goal came in the 68th minute. A corner was headed clear only as far as Liam Farmer, who volleyed home from 20 yards with the keeper helpless. Inglewood then managed the game professionally to see out the victory. The result moved United up to third in the State League 1 standings, while UWA‑Nedlands remained in 11th place, now five points clear of the relegation zone.