Highbury vs Lerumo Lions: result 1-2 and analysis
1st DivisionMatchday 15Kick-off on January 23, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Gelvandale Stadium, Port Elizabeth
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What was the result of Highbury vs Lerumo Lions?
Lerumo Lions won 1-2 on January 23, 2026.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Highbury have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Lerumo Lions have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | Cape Town City(away) | 0-1 | 1st Division |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Kruger United(away) | 3-0 | Cup |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Gomora United FC(away) | 0-1 | 1st Division |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Milford FC(home) | 0-2 | 1st Division |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Venda FC(home) | 0-2 | 1st Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | University of Pretoria(home) | 2-1 | 1st Division |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Midlands Wanderers(home) | 1-0 | Cup |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Upington City(away) | 0-3 | 1st Division |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Cape Town City(away) | 0-4 | 1st Division |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Midlands Wanderers(home) | 2-1 | 1st Division |
How many goals should we expect?
Highbury score 0.9 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Lerumo Lions score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury | 0.9 | 0.9 | 5 | 5/15 | 3/15 |
| Lerumo Lions | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Highbury sit 8th in 1st Division (15 points from 10 matches) and Lerumo Lions sit 4th (17 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lerumo Lions | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 17 |
| 8 | Highbury | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
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