Monarchs vs Dukes: match preview on 26 September 2026

The Monarchs had won their previous home meeting against the Spartans by 31-10 but suffered a 17-20 loss to the Pirates shortly before this contest.

The Dukes entered the weekend with a perfect record from their last three outings. They defeated the Aztecs 26-13 away from home, followed by an 87-3 victory over the Seahawks and a 20-13 win against the Flames. The visitors scored 133 points across those three matches while conceding just 29. The Monarchs scored 69 points in their recent three games, including a 21-44 defeat at the hands of the Hokies.

The Dukes maintained consistency throughout September, winning every match they played.

The Monarchs finished with one win, two losses, and no draws from their last three matches. They scored 69 goals for and 74 against during that period. The Dukes completed their three-game sequence with three wins, scoring 133 goals and conceding 29. The Monarchs suffered a narrow defeat at home against the Pirates on 19 September, a loss to the Hokies away on 12 September, and a comfortable win against the Spartans at home on 5 September.