As the countdown continues to Sunday’s clash with the Queenslanders in Launceston, how about we construct a loose pre-game narrative made up of stats, facts and random historical trivia?
Sounds like a plan…
Roar Reflections
Sunday will mark the 49th A-League meeting between the two clubs, with Roar having recorded 24 wins to Glory’s 13.
Of the last eight clashes, however, Glory have won four to Roar’s two.
Andy’s The Man!
Andy Keogh is the all-time leading scorer in this fixture with 10 goals.
Roar’s former Brazilian forward Henrique is second with eight, followed by Glory’s 2012 Grand Final nemesis Besart Berisha on seven.
Sharp Shooters
Glory currently lead the league in terms of shooting accuracy having hit the target with 40% of their shots.
Roar are sitting joint-fourth in this category with 33.8%.
In Good Nik
Nikola Mileusnic is Roar’s top goalscorer so far this term.
His tally of five goals has equalled his season-best to date which he recorded in both 2019 and 2020 while with Adelaide United.
Keeping It Clean
Neither Glory nor Roar have had a player sent off so far this year.
Glory have picked up 19 yellow cards to Brisbane’s 18 despite committing 14 fewer fouls (90 to 104).
Cooking With Gas
Glory ‘keeper Cameron Cook currently boasts the best saves-to-shot ratio in the league with 86.2%.
His Roar counterpart, Macklin Freke, is running tenth on 71.8%.
Helping Hand
Antonee Burke-Gilroy and Jay O’Shea are leading the way for Glory and Roar in terms of assists having each contributed two so far this term.
Newcastle’s Daniel Penha is top of this category across the league with five.
#OneGlory
