Round 6 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 6 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition.
Manly United 0 v WSW 1 @ Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
Western Sydney have made some noise with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Manly United at Cromer Park in Round Six, with Harper Ryles producing a superb solo goal in the 77th minute to separate the sides. Both teams created chances throughout an evenly contested match, with Western Sydney going close through Joshua Cetinic, Oscar Moore and Ben Koop, while Manly threatened through Jasper Chipman, Luka Krizan and substitute Stephan De Robillard. Goalkeeper Tristan Vidackovic also played a key role with several important saves to keep the visitors in the contest.
Sydney Olympic 0 v St George FC 2 @ Belmore Sports Ground – Full Match Report and Highlights
Former Sydney Olympic star Troy Danaskos managed to haunt his old club with a brace to steer St George FC to a 2-0 victory at Belmore Sports Ground, preserving their unbeaten record in 2026 for another week.
Danaskos starred in his first start for 2026 as he and the entire Saints outfit proved too much to handle for Olympic, with the visitors earning their fifth win and sixth clean sheet from the opening six rounds to further strengthen their place near the top of the ladder.
Sutherland Sharks 1 v UNSW FC 0 @ Seymour Shaw – Full Match Report and Highlights
Sutherland Sharks FC picked up their first home win of the 2026 season in a closely fought 1-0 result against UNSW FC at Seymour Shaw on Saturday afternoon.
The moment came in the 19th minute when Jordan Perez fired home from a well worked move to make it 1-0.
The Sharks held off a surging UNSW FC side in the second half to get their second win of the season.
Rockdale Ilinden 0 v APIA 1 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights
APIA Leichhardt secured a dramatic 1–0 victory over Rockdale Ilinden in their Grand Final rematch, with Michael Konestabo heading home a late winner in the 86th minute to snatch all three points. Rockdale had the better of the chances throughout the match, with Ollie Wiggin striking the post and Moudi Najjar and Harry McCarthy both going close as the hosts piled on the pressure.
However, despite their dominance, Rockdale were unable to find the breakthrough, and APIA capitalised late when Jack Stewart’s cross found Konestabo, whose low header crossed the line to seal a smash-and-grab win for the visitors and extend their dominance over Rockdale in another tightly contested clash.
St George City 4 v SD Raiders 3 @ Penshurst Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
St George City FA produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat SD Raiders 4–3 in a thrilling Round 6 clash at Penshurst Park on Saturday night.
The Raiders stunned the hosts before halftime with a Charlie Ragg brace to take a 2–0 lead into the break, but the Dragons emerged revitalised in the second half as Hugo McAteer sparked the comeback before Oscar Gultekin levelled with an acrobatic finish.
Paolo Mitry then put St George ahead, only for the Raiders to respond almost immediately through Cooper Hanagan to make it 3–3.
The decisive moment arrived in the 81st minute when Gultekin calmly converted a penalty to seal a dramatic victory, completing a four-goal second-half surge for the home side in one of the most entertaining matches of the round.
Blacktown City 0 v Marconi 1 @ Landen Stadium – Full Match Report and Highlights
Marconi Stallions FC celebrated a milestone for club icon Marko Jesic with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Blacktown City FC at Landen Stadium.
Marconi controlled much of the match and found the decisive goal in the 28th minute when Damian Tsekenis headed home from a Matej Busek cross. Blacktown pushed hard to equalise in the second half, particularly after Marconi were reduced to 10 men when Anton Mlinaric was sent off in the 79th minute.
The hosts were given a late lifeline when they were awarded a penalty in stoppage time, but Teng Kuol’s effort was comfortably saved by goalkeeper Cayden Henderson, allowing the Stallions to hold on for victory and mark Jesic’s 300th appearance in style.
Wollongong Wolves 0 v NWS Spirit FC 0 @ Macedonia Park – Full Match Report and Highlights
NWS Spirit FC and Wollongong Wolves FC played out an entertaining 0–0 draw in hot and humid conditions at Macedonia Park, with both sides creating several chances but unable to find a breakthrough.
The Wolves started strongly and continued to threaten throughout the match, while Spirit grew into the contest with Shoki Yoshida and Andre Takami both going close.
Wollongong had opportunities through Alex Masciovecchio, Felipe D’Agostini and Banri Kanaizumi, but Spirit goalkeeper Christopher Marques produced several key saves.
The visitors had the best chance to win the game in stoppage time when they were awarded a penalty after Daniel Solsky fouled substitute Thomas Mason, however former Wolves player Takami dragged his spot kick wide, leaving the points shared after a competitive clash.
Sydney United 58 1 v Sydney FC 0 @ Sydney United Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights
Sydney United 58 FC extended their lead at the top of the National Premier Leagues NSW table with a dramatic 1–0 win over Sydney FC on Sunday evening at Sydney United Sports Centre.
After an entertaining match in which both sides created several chances but failed to score, the breakthrough came in the final minute of stoppage time when substitute Farah Koko curled a superb free kick from the edge of the box past goalkeeper Gus Hoefsloot. The late strike secured United 58 their sixth consecutive victory and capped another impressive performance as they continued their strong start to the season.
