Launceston City host South Hobart on Saturday, May 9 at 6:30 AM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the NPL Tasmania, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Launceston City come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). South Hobart, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Launceston City face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. South Hobart have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in South Hobart won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Launceston City a slight edge, but South Hobart are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.