New Zealand 1-3 Australia in the International Friendly Games.

New Zealand won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 3.

Australia won all 5 matches (W–W–W–W–W), scoring 11 and conceding 2.

The two sides have met 7 times: New Zealand 0 wins, Australia 7, 0 draws.