- Devonport have won 4 of their last 6 head-to-heads against South Hobart, including 6-1 and 5-1 wins this WSL and Cup season.
- Devonport are unbeaten on top of the 2026 WSL table, with a perfect 9 wins from 9 record, scoring a league-best 42 goals and conceding only 3.
Devonport Strikers are sizzling
Devonport Strikers (W) are on a mission to complete a perfect season, already looking unbeatable on top of the 2026 Tasmania Super League, and they will need to maintain their momentum against a South Hobart side. Coach Tom Ballantyne has created a team that plays a high-tempo, possession-based style, relentlessly pressing the ball and using the width of the field to overwhelm opponents with pace and numbers. Devilish forward Jaz White has been the headline act of their 42-3 record, notching a league-high 27 goals in 9 games, including 3 hat tricks and a 3-goal haul in the Cup final, but the Strikers have plenty of attacking options and are dangerous all over the pitch.
Hobart hosts aren’t the same old story
South Hobart's early season form has faltered over the past 5 games, as 3 wins followed by 2 losses has left them lagging behind Devonport at the top of the table. Ken Morton and James Symmons' side has a much more patient style than the Strikers, preferring to build from the middle of the park and keep things tight in front of their own box. They have goals all over the field, with Sophie Westwood, Laura Davis and Dani Kannegiesser all contributing, but they will likely need a massive effort to stop the runaway league leaders.
Devonport manager Tom Ballantyne was suspended in NPL action recently, but no WSL players are serving suspensions for the top-of-the-table clash.
Top of the ladder clash is a Devonport walk in the park
South Hobart will be desperate to maintain 2nd place and prevent Devonport from extending their perfect record, but they have struggled to get a win from Devonport in recent seasons. In fact, the visitors have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 6 games against the Hobart-based side, including a 6-1 win in the WSL in February and a 5-1 Cup win just last month, which has served to intensify an already intense rivalry between the clubs.
Devonport's relentless forward momentum and South Hobart's control-oriented approach should make for an intriguing battle of territory and tempo on Sunday afternoon, and with the weather set to be cool and cloudy in Hobart, we're expecting a fast-paced, physical game with the ball moving quickly, but perhaps a little slower on the damp surface.
