The Cowboys secured a 13-7 victory over the Lions on September 26, 2026. The match was part of the regular season. It ended in a low-scoring affair.
Dallas had been finding results elusive. They lost 27-10 to the Wakeroos and 27-24 to the Texans in the previous two outings. Before that, a 52-0 win against the Rams offered hope. But then came a 38-27 defeat to the Lumberjacks. And here's the thing, they needed this win to steady the ship.
The visitors were in freefall. The Lions had lost 42-0 to the Golden Hurricanes and 44-7 to the Lumberjacks. Their sole victory was a 38-14 win over the Demons. By then, the away side was desperate for points.
The match concluded with thirteen points for the hosts and seven for the guests. There were no major shifts in the outcome. To be fair, it was a tight game.
The result impacts the standings. The Cowboys extend their unbeaten run to two games. The Lions' losing streak grows to four matches. The gap between them remains narrow in the table.