Sutherland Sharks welcome Wollongong Wolves on Saturday, Aug 1 at 8:00 AM in a NPL New South Wales fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Sutherland Sharks come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Wollongong Wolves, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Sutherland Sharks won their last outing, while Wollongong Wolves suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Sutherland Sharks face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Wollongong Wolves have won 9 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sutherland Sharks won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Sutherland Sharks a slight edge, but Wollongong Wolves are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.