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Round 11 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The Easter weekend is set to feature plenty of exciting NPL Men’s NSW football, with eight fixtures across Friday and Saturday containing plenty of rivalry, intrigue and excitement. Sydney FC vs Wollongong Wolves FC 1:30pm, Friday 18 April, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Sydney FC will kick off the weekend of action early on Friday afternoon…
Read MoreIlinden break United 58 hearts with late surge
Rockdale Ilinden secured three valuable points in a thrilling 3-1 victory over Sydney United 58 at the Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday in what was a late rally that spurred the 2024 Premiers onto victory. The hosts made a magic start as United 58’s young gun Michael Pratezina set off on a solo run…
Read More10-man Wolves shine in Sutherland victory
Wollongong Wolves demonstrated sheer grit and determination as they earned a comprehensive 4-0 win over hapless Sutherland Sharks outfit at Macedonia Park on Sunday despite playing with 10 players for most of the second half. After a tedious first half, Lachlan Scott opened the scoring for the hosts soon after the break before the side…
Read MoreSaints undone by Blacktown City comeback
A Jak O’Brien double and a strong fightback led to an impressive 3-2 comeback win for Blacktown City over St George FC at home at Landen Park. Both St George and Blacktown were pushing their attack early in the hopes of getting an early goal, but each defence shut down any chances close to goal.…
Read MoreLate equaliser helps Olympic grab a point against St George City
A 90th minute equaliser helped Sydney Olympic earn a 1-1 draw against St George City FA at Penshurst Park on Saturday evening. The game was marked by two goals at the death of each half to force them into splitting the points, a disappointing result particularly for City who have scored just one win from…
Read MoreRangers trounced by rampaging APIA
APIA Leichhardt FC flexed its muscles at Lambert Park on Saturday evening as they put in a stunning display to smash the Mount Druitt Town Rangers 5-0. It was a clinical performance and the scoreboard certainly told no lies as the gap between both sides on the night was indeed a chasm. After going into…
Read MoreStallions burst Spirit’s bubble to take top spot
Marconi Stallions inflicted the NWS Spirit FC’s first loss of the 2025 season and took over as National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW league leaders with a 2-1 victory at Christie Park on Saturday. All three goals came in quick fashion in the first half as Marconi took a two goal lead through two well…
Read MoreWanderers return to the winners circle with solid win over Manly
The Western Sydney Wanderers secured a valuable three points with a 2-0 defeat of Manly United FC at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon. The 16th-placed Wanderers weren’t expected to be the favourites in the match, coming up against third-placed Manly United, however they confidently broke ahead before the half-time break through Julian Cop and…
Read MoreSky Blues defeat gallant Mariners
Central Coast Mariners did their utmost to secure a point albeit with nine-men but could not hold on as they went down 1-0 to Sydney FC in round 10 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition played at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday evening. The early running went with the Sky Blues as…
Read MoreRound 10 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 10 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition will be headlined by an exhilarating top of the table clash between the remaining two unbeaten sides, the Marconi Stallions and 2025 surprise packets NWS Spirit FC. Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC 7:30pm, Friday 11 April, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Sydney FC will open Round…
Read MoreSix the magic number as Manly thrash Wollongong
Manly United have thrashed a ten-man Wollongong Wolves 6-0 to help close out Round 9 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition at Cromer Park. Six different players got on the scoresheet for the hosts in what was a team-orientated victory and one that lifts the Northern Beaches side to an impressive third on…
Read MoreSpirit secure hard earned point at Rockdale
NWS Spirit FC have continued their unbeaten run but dropped points to go level with Marconi at the top of the ladder in a 1-1 draw with Rockdale Ilinden on Sunday afternoon. It was an intense start to the match, with the first big chance of the game coming to Rockdale’s talisman Alec Urosevski. A…
Read MoreUnited 58 prove too strong for APIA
Sydney United 58 edged out APIA Leichhardt 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Sydney United Sports Centre in a thrilling encounter with Ante Juric’s men gaining a much needed three points for the second successive week. In a high-paced first half, United 58 went in front within 16 minutes through Bailey Rule before Eddie Caspers equalised…
Read MoreStunning strike seals win for Blacktown over the Sharks
Blacktown City took out a hard fought 1-0 victory over a resolute Sutherland Sharks outfit at Landen Stadium on Saturday. As both teams entertained the crowd on hand at Seven Hills, it was Jak O’Brien’s stunning strike early in the first half that all but separated the two teams. Gusting winds across the Sydney region…
Read MoreStallions add further misery to St George City
The Marconi Stallions secured a 3-1 victory over St George City FA at Marconi Stadium on Saturday night. St George City opened the scoring in the 25th minute through Fumoto Kamada, but the Stallions managed an important equaliser from Damian Tsekenis in the 45th minute before the half-time break. Marconi managed to secure the lead…
Read MoreClinical Olympic down Rangers
Sydney Olympic maximised their opportunities to score a much-needed 4-0 victory over Mt Druitt Town Rangers at Popondetta Park on Saturday evening. The Blues made the most of the attacks as they downed the Rangers, who performed strongly for large portions of the game without converting their pressure and chances into goals. The Rangers created…
Read MoreHigh drama and tension hits as Wanderers and Sky Blues share the points
A 10-man Sydney FC have held onto a point with a 0-0 draw in a fiery derby match against Western Sydney Wanderers at Wanderers Football Park Western Sydney started the match strong in attack, holding possession in their half while trying to push the Sydney defenders back. Tensions were high early on, with the first…
Read MoreSaints go marching in with victory over Central Coast
St George FC have continued its great form with a well deserved 2-0 victory over the Central Coast Mariners at Barton Park on Friday. The opening goal to Bai Antoniou, his sixth in six games, was early on and then it was followed by Jaden Casella’s strike right at the death of the first half…
Read MoreGriffiths enjoying Stallions experience
After making the move in the off-season, defender Lachlan Griffiths has enjoyed an exceptional start to life at Marconi Stallions, improving an already strong backline to help his side go unbeaten in their first eight games of the campaign. Griffiths made the move to the reigning Champions from Rockdale Ilinden, and has already cemented his…
Read MoreRound 9 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round Nine of the NPL Men’s NSW competition looks set to be exceptional, with eight exciting fixtures headlined by Rockdale Ilinden vs NWS Spirit. St George FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC 7:30pm, Friday 4 April, Barton Park An in-form St George FC side will open Round Nine of the NPL Men’s NSW competition when…
Read MoreAPIA defeat Rockdale in ‘Match of the Season’ so far
APIA Leichhardt have emerged with a stunning 4-3 victory over Rockdale Ilinden in an early match of the season contender at Lambert Park on Sunday afternoon. It was a tense first fifteen minutes, with players focusing on winning the physical and technical battle against their opponents, with the combination of aggression and individual quality making…
Read MoreRangers too slick for Sky Blues
Mt Druitt Town Rangers showed up Sydney FC’s young gun brigade with a hard fought 2-0 victory at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. The rainy conditions didn’t aid both teams however another ‘highlight reel’ strike to Pedrinho on the stroke of halftime and another shortly after by Thomas Lopez ensured that the visitors earned…
Read MoreUnited 58 edge out Wolves in drizzly clash
Sydney United 58 edged past Wollongong Wolves 2-1 on a rainy Sunday afternoon at Ian McLennan Park. United 58 took the lead courtesy of Mason Wells midway through the half before Mario Shabow doubled their advantage later in the second period. Nicholas Olsen scored in second-half stoppage time to halve the deficit for the Wolves,…
Read MorePengelly rescues point for Manly
A Max Pengelly header at the death stole a point for Manly United as they drew 1-1 with Blacktown City in tricky conditions at Landen Stadium. The inclement weather and windy conditions definitely affected the first half. Blacktown kept possession in their final third for the opening minutes of the half. In the eighth minute…
Read MoreSaints come out on top in St George derby
St George FC have sealed bragging rights over local rivals St George City after downing them 2-1 at Penshurst Park on Saturday evening. The travellers seized control of the contest with a strong first half performance which saw them go into the break two goals up. The Saints took the lead in the 13th minute…
Read MoreFortune favours Stallions in late escape
The Marconi Stallions came out on top of their battle with the Western Sydney Wanderers, securing a 1-0 victory at Marconi Stadium on Saturday night. After 87 minutes of end-to-end opportunities, the Stallions finally broke ahead in the final minutes of the match through an own goal from Wanderers defender Ricky Fransen following a Domenic…
Read MoreSpirit forced to settle for point with Sharks
National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW League Leaders NWS Spirit FC were held to a 1-1 draw with Sutherland Sharks on Saturday night at Christie Park in a battling encounter. Spirit gave Sutherland plenty to think about in the first half, creating ample chances to be comfortably in front but went into halftime with a one-goal…
Read MoreRound 8 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round Eight of the NPL Men’s NSW competition promises to be a belter, with a clash between APIA Leichhardt and Rockdale Ilinden highlighting a bumper weekend of football with a fantastic set of fixtures. Sydney Olympic FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC 5:00pm, Saturday 29 March, Belmore Sports Ground Sydney Olympic will open Round…
Read MoreStallions take derby spoils over United 58
Marconi Stallions have fought out a tough battle with neighbours Sydney United 58 FC to win the local derby 2-1 in Round 7 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW at Edensor Park on Sunday. After taking the lead in the first half through Lachlan Griffiths, the Stallions were made to work hard in the…
Read MoreTresoglavic secures Sharks significant victory against Mariners
Sutherland Sharks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners on Sunday afternoon at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre. Jacob Tresoglavic scored the winning goal for the Sharks late in the first half to give his team a vital three points. The match got off to a chance-shy first start, with…
Read MoreHungry Rockdale trounce Blacktown and keep first clean sheet
Reigning Premiers Rockdale Ilinden sent a big message to the rest of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition after smashing three past a hapless Blacktown City outfit at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Saturday night. The game did not have to wait long for the first goal as that man again, Ilinden skipper Alec…
Read MoreSydney FC overcome Olympic to snap winless streak
Sydney FC have ended their four-game winless run after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sydney Olympic at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday evening. The two clubs played out a fierce contest with the young Sky Blues holding on tight to earn an impressive win, their first since the second round. The visitors were helped…
Read MoreWanderers hit for six by ruthless APIA
APIA Leichhardt returned to winning ways after a stunning 6-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers at Lambert Park. The match was always expected to be a goals-fest and it certainly delivered in the first half. APIA started off strong, keeping possession in their half and attacking the goal early on. Jordan Segreto was the first…
Read MoreSmash and Grab win for St George City
It took a moment of magic from St George City’s Nathan Roberts from a quality free-kick which was all that separated them and Mt Druitt Town Rangers as the Saints ran out 1-0 victors at Popondetta Park on Saturday. Elevated to the starting side, Paolo Mitry had the first chance for St George City. He…
Read MoreOkubo the hero as Spirit down Manly
The brilliant 2025 form of the NWS Spirit FC side has continued following its hard fought 1-0 victory against Manly United at Cromer Park on Friday evening. Spirit’s Japanese gun striker Yu Okubo saw his headed goal as the only one for the match that has kept David Perkovic’s side in top spot on the…
Read MoreSaints hand Wolves first defeat in 2025 in comeback victory
St George FC have become the first side to defeat Wollongong Wolves this season with a gutsy 2-1 win at Barton Park. It was Wollongong Wolves who opened the scoring at Barton Park, finding the net in under 90 seconds at Barton Park. After a period of sustained possession, a good combination between the lines…
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