- Maitland are on a red-hot run in the league, averaging 4.82 goals per game.
- Maitland have dominated the last 8 NPL Women's NNSW meetings with Adamstown, losing only once.
- Maitland are the league's highest scorers and have the best goal difference after 11 games.
Top of the ladder Maitland can make it 6 in a row
Maitland have established a lead at the top of the Northern NSW Premier League Women 2026 table after winning 5 of their last 8 matches, drawing 2 and losing only once. Maitland have scored a staggering 53 goals in 11 games, conceding just 7, averaging over 4 goals a game. A win on Sunday would all but secure their top spot in the regular season and bring them a step closer to the premiership.
Maitland play an energetic, high-tempo game under the leadership of Head Coach Ben Horgan. They operate a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 hybrid, and they press opponents mercilessly. 'Roh' has been in exceptional form, scoring in big wins against New Lambton (8-0) and Newcastle Olympic (9-1), and she was on the scoresheet when Maitland visited Adamstown in April 2026, a 2-0 away win.
Adamstown Rosebud sit 6th in the table after 11 games, W2 D3 L6, scoring 22 goals and conceding 27. Head Coach Martin Slade has built a talented squad with plenty of young talent. Mayan Harkness and Skyla Poole are two players that represent the club's future.
A tale of two contrasting football philosophies
Adamstown will go with a more structured, albeit flexible, approach than their opponents on Sunday. They like to build from the back and have players that can run at their opponents or play direct if needed, however, they do not press in the same way that Maitland do and this could be a major factor in the game. The hosts are overwhelming favourites and the draw at 8.5 and the over 2.5 goals at a short 1.11 tells us that the bookies expect Maitland to extend their unbeaten run with a comfortable margin.
Adamstown have the talent to score goals, averaging 2.0 per game, but they concede on average 2.45 goals per match. If they can get an early goal or pick Maitland off on the counter, this game could be a goal-fest with both teams on the scoreboard. However, Maitland have a number of multi-goal threats and are the most potent attack in the competition with several players in the goals consistently. A comfortable Maitland win, either 3-0 or 4-1, seems the most likely result given their stats and Adamstown's leaky defence.
We're expecting some showers in the region on Sunday and that should suit the more physical, direct nature of Maitland's attacking game. An upset win for Adamstown would be massive for their mid-table safety and confidence, but we're backing the hosts to extend their unbeaten streak and score a few in the process.
