Fiji host New Caledonia in Men’s International Friendly clash at HFC Bank Stadium

match details and occasion

Fiji and New Caledonia face off in a Men’s International Friendly on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The match kicks off at 07:00 UTC and will be played at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. This friendly encounter offers both teams an opportunity to test their squads and build momentum ahead of upcoming competitions.

standings and recent form

Fiji have played five matches recently, securing two wins, one draw and suffering two losses. They have scored seven goals and conceded seven, averaging 1.4 goals both for and against per game. Their form points tally stands at seven. The team’s latest results include a 2-0 home win against Papua New Guinea on 27 September, a 0-1 home loss to Vanuatu on 21 September, and a 3-3 draw with Solomon Islands on 18 September.

New Caledonia’s recent performance

New Caledonia have also played five matches in recent times, winning two and losing three, with no draws. They have scored five goals while conceding eight, averaging one goal for and 1.6 against per game. Their form points total six. Their recent matches feature a 1-4 away loss to Vanuatu on 27 September, a 2-1 away win over Papua New Guinea on 24 September, and a 0-2 home loss to Solomon Islands on 21 September.

head-to-head record

Historically, Fiji have dominated this fixture, having met New Caledonia four times. Fiji have won three matches and drawn one, with New Caledonia yet to claim a victory. The last four encounters have seen a total of 13 goals. Their most recent meeting on 17 November 2024 ended in a 1-1 draw at home. Prior to that, Fiji secured wins with scores of 2-1 away in March 2022, 3-0 at home in March 2019, and 4-1 at home in December 2017.

what to expect

Given Fiji’s strong head-to-head record and slightly better form points, they may hold a slight advantage going into this fixture. Both teams have shown they can score goals but have also been vulnerable defensively, suggesting an open game could be on the cards. The home advantage at HFC Bank Stadium could also play a role in Fiji’s favour. New Caledonia will be keen to overturn their winless record against Fiji and improve their recent form with a positive result here.

Recent form

Head-to-head