NDL FC 4-6 P17 FC — Gameweek 1 match report. Sam Fitzgerald (7 goals) leads NDL FC's attack. Game Changers: Plus One (2) & 1-on-1 (5). Read the full match report, player stats, table impact and head-to-head analysis.
Match Summary — NDL FC 4-6 P17 FC
Football took center stage at Baller Arena when NDL FC met P17 FC in an unforgettable thriller packed with drama and goals.
When the dust settled, it was P17 FC who emerged 4-6 victors. The Game Changer window — Plus One and 1-on-1 — proved pivotal, contributing 7 of the match’s 10 goals.
⭐ Player of the Match
Sam Fitzgerald for NDL FC was the pick of the bunch with 3 goals, 11 shots.
How the Match Unfolded
First Half
The game’s complexion changed at the 12th minute when the Plus One Game Changer activated — a 2-goal window that gave the half an electric pulse. P17 FC controlled the tempo and carried a deserved lead into the interval, their composure and cutting edge proving the difference.
Second Half
The second half resumed with all to play for, and at the 27-minute mark the 1-on-1 Game Changer cranked up the intensity once more — and the mayhem resumed. 5 more goals erupted during the window, transforming the contest into a full-blown classic. The final exchanges were fraught with tension. NDL FC threw everything forward in search of a route back, but P17 FC held their nerve, defending with grit and intelligence to protect what they had. The 10-goal spectacle was the kind of match that Baller League was built for — pure, unfiltered entertainment.
Goal Timeline
The goals arrived in a dramatic sequence that told the story of the match:
- 2′ — Amin Belaid (P17 FC) drew first blood
- 12′ — Dajon Golding (P17 FC) netted
- 14′ — Amin Belaid (P17 FC) netted
- 16′ — Amin Belaid (P17 FC) found the target
- 26′ — Josh Parker (NDL FC) scored
- 27′ — Sam Fitzgerald (NDL FC) struck
- 27′ — Sam Fitzgerald (NDL FC) netted
- 27′ — Steven Kodra (P17 FC) found the target
- 28′ — Sam Fitzgerald (NDL FC) netted
- 28′ — Steven Kodra (P17 FC) found the target
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ | Amin Belaid | P17 FC |
| 12′ | Dajon Golding | P17 FC |
| 14′ | Amin Belaid | P17 FC |
| 16′ | Amin Belaid | P17 FC |
| 26′ | Josh Parker | NDL FC |
| 27′ | Sam Fitzgerald | NDL FC |
| 27′ | Sam Fitzgerald | NDL FC |
| 27′ | Steven Kodra | P17 FC |
| 28′ | Sam Fitzgerald | NDL FC |
| 28′ | Steven Kodra | P17 FC |
Game Changer Impact — Plus One & 1-on-1
The Game Changer period took over this match. With 7 of the 10 total goals coming during GC activations (70%), the modified rules were not a sideshow — they were the show.
The 1-on-1 activation was particularly devastating, producing 5 goals that fundamentally altered the trajectory of the contest. When the GC window is this productive, traditional game plans go out the window — it becomes a test of who can adapt fastest to controlled chaos. On this evidence, the answer was both sides, and the paying fans were the real winners.
| GC Activation | Type | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Half (12′) | Plus One | 2 |
| 2nd Half (27′) | 1-on-1 | 5 |
| Total | 7 |
What those rules mean: Plus One rules · 1-on-1 rules. Read the full rules or the Game Changer explainer.
Match Performers
NDL FC
Sam Fitzgerald was NDL FC’s standout performer, bagging 3 goals in a display of clinical finishing that powered his side’s effort.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fitzgerald | 3 | 0 | 11 | 23 |
| Josh Parker | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
P17 FC
Amin Belaid led the charge for P17 FC, his 3 goals a testament to the kind of ruthless finishing that makes him a nightmare for opposing defences.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Belaid | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| Steven Kodra | 2 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| Dajon Golding | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Key Players & Season Stats
NDL FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fitzgerald | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Isaac Modi | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Josh Parker | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Taufee Skandari | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Dara Dada | 1 | 0 | 4 |
P17 FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Belaid | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Steven Kodra | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Dajon Golding | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Ciaran Clark | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Key Attacking Threats
- Sam Fitzgerald — NDL FC’s talisman with 7 goals from 4 appearances and 1 assists. A reliable and consistent outlet who defences have learned to fear.
- Amin Belaid — P17 FC’s leading marksman with 9 goals from 4 outings, plus 2 assists. P17 FC look to him whenever they need a moment of magic in the final third.
Season Context
With 10 gameweeks left in the regular season, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. NDL FC entered this match averaging 4.0 goals per game — a number that reflected their struggles in front of goal this campaign. P17 FC, by contrast, arrived with an average of 5.0 per outing — a figure that highlighted the work still to be done in the final third.
The league-wide average stood at 8.2 goals per game, a benchmark that underlined the high-octane nature of Baller League football.
Head-to-Head History
This was the maiden competitive meeting between NDL FC and P17 FC — a historic first that will be recorded in the Baller League annals. Fresh rivalries are forged on nights like these.
Table Impact
NDL FC held steady, p17 fc held steady.
| Team | Before GW1 | After GW1 |
|---|---|---|
| NDL FC | — | 10th |
| P17 FC | — | 3rd |
Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | NDL FC | P17 FC |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| GC Goals | 7 | 7 |
| GC 1st Half (Plus One) | 2 | 2 |
| GC 2nd Half (1-on-1) | 5 | 5 |
By the Numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Goals | 10 |
| Game Changer goals | 7 (70% of all goals) |
| Different goalscorers | 5 |
| Total shots | 58 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Tackles | 24 |
| Passes | 223 |
Match Facts
- A 10-goal thriller that lived up to every pre-match expectation
- The GC period exploded with 7 goals — an extraordinary return from just two rule-change windows
What’s Next
NDL FC
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
P17 FC
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
All stats via Baller League UK Hub. Match reports auto-generated from official data.
Looking for more Gameweek 1 coverage? Check out the full GW1 roundup for all 6 matches, stats, and analysis.