Adelaide Comets secured a thrilling 2-1 victory against Sturt Lions at Ellis Park on May 8, 2026. P. Spadavecchia opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed by G. Rodriguez doubling the lead just before halftime at 43 minutes. Sturt Lions fought back in the second half, with A. Irabona finding the net in the 82nd minute, but it wasn't enough to level the match. The Comets held on for the win in an exciting encounter.