NBL1 Central· Season 2026
Match Summary
South Adelaide Panthers defeated Sturt Sabres 103:79. The match was played in NBL1 Central 2026. League standings: South Adelaide Panthers #3, Sturt Sabres #2.
Rivalry since 2021
South Adelaide Panthers vs Sturt Sabres Head to Head Results· 12
South Adelaide Panthers and Sturt Sabres have met 12 times — South Adelaide Panthers won 5, Sturt Sabres won 7, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. Sturt Sabres leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 1979 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 164.92 per match (979 for the home side, 1000 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 97–94 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Standings
South Adelaide Panthers sit #3 and Sturt Sabres are #2 in the NBL1 Central table heading into this match.
NBL1 Central - Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Forestville Eagles | GP10 | Won9 | Lost1 | Pts937:771 |
| #2 | Sturt Sabres | GP10 | Won9 | Lost1 | Pts949:876 |
| #3 | South Adelaide Panthers | GP10 | Won8 | Lost2 | Pts986:872 |
| #4 | Woodville Warriors | GP10 | Won6 | Lost4 | Pts886:803 |
| #5 | Norwood Flames | GP10 | Won4 | Lost6 | Pts866:852 |
| #6 | Central Districts Lions | GP10 | Won4 | Lost6 | Pts937:959 |
| #7 | West Adelaide Bearcats | GP10 | Won3 | Lost7 | Pts864:929 |
| #8 | Eastern Mavericks | GP10 | Won3 | Lost7 | Pts888:957 |
| #9 | Southern Tigers | GP10 | Won2 | Lost8 | Pts892:1030 |
| #10 | North Adelaide Rockets | GP10 | Won2 | Lost8 | Pts940:1096 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, South Adelaide Panthers have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Sturt Sabres show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 24 May 2026