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Sutherland Sharks Appoint David Perkovic as Head Coach for 2026 Season
After surviving relegation in 2025, Sutherland Sharks FC have confirmed the appointment of David Perkovic as the new Head Coach of the Men’s First Team, ahead of the 2026 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW season. Perkovic joins the Sharks following a highly successful stint at NWS Spirit FC, where he led the club to the…
Read MoreAlec Urosevski snapped up by Bankstown City FC
It’s been regarded as one of the biggest transfer moves in the last several seasons in NSW, ambitious Football NSW League One Men’s side Bankstown City FC have secured the services of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s all-time leading goalscorer Alec Urosevski for the 2026 season. Urosevski announced his departure from Rockdale Ilinden after…
Read MoreCoaching departures at NWS Spirit FC and St George City
National Premier League NSW Men’s clubs NWS Spirit FC and St George City will be announcing new coaches for the 2026 following the departure of two notable managers. Perkovic joined the club in 2016 and has led NWS Spirit FC with remarkable success. Over his near-decade in charge, he guided the team through promotion to…
Read MoreVeljanovski and Dale Claim Kappa’s Dash for Cash Titles
While APIA Leichhardt FC and Bulls FC Academy took home the major silverware in the 2025 NPL NSW Men’s and Women’s Grand Finals, it was Rockdale Ilinden’s Jonathan Veljanovski and Manly United’s Sienna Dale who stole the spotlight at Jubilee Stadium, being crowned the fastest players in their respective competitions. The dynamic duo claimed top…
Read MoreBrian Brown appointed St George FC Football Director
Brian Brown has been appointed as the Football Director at St George FC. The announcement was made at the club’s End of Season Presentation Night by Club Chairman Bruce Spiteri. ‘Bomber” as he is affectionately known, is recognised as one of the best coaches ever involved in the NPL NSW Men’s Competition His teams have…
Read More2025 NPL Men’s NSW Season Review
After a 30-round season, and exhilarating finals campaign, the 2025 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW season has concluded. The year brought countless memories and exciting moments, headlined by a Championship win for APIA Leichhardt and a shock Premier in the form of NWS Spirit. Read the review of each team below: APIA Leichhardt FC…
Read MoreAPIA Leichhardt FC crowned 2025 NPL Men’s NSW Champions
APIA Leichhardt have won the 2025 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW Championship with a 2-1 victory over Rockdale Ilinden at Jubilee Stadium. After a tense opening to the match, it was APIA Leichhardt who struck first, netting a stellar goal in the first major chance of the match. The move began with a pass from…
Read More2025 Grand Final Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Rockdale Ilinden and APIA Leichhardt will go head to head in a blockbuster NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday evening. Road to the final Rockdale Ilinden finished fourth in a mixed regular season campaign. After a decent start to 2025, Rockdale went on a stunning midseason run, not losing from…
Read MoreSharpshooter Ortiz ready for Saturday’s battle
After scoring his 20th goal of the season in APIA Leichhardt FC’s Semi-Final victory over Marconi Stallions, we spoke to Presley Ortiz ahead of their Grand Final this Saturday evening. Ortiz scored APIA’s second in their 2-0 win against their rivals, with the striker passing home the ball after some trademark clever movement in the…
Read More2025 NPL NSW Grand Final Officials Announced
Football NSW has announced the match officials that will take charge of the National Premier Leagues Women’s and Men’s NSW First Grade Grand Finals to be played at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday, 13th September 2025. The NPL Women’s NSW match kicks off at 2:30pm and will be refereed by Charlotte Flynn (Football South Coast Referees). A…
Read MoreCholakian focused on Saturday’s big finale
Ahead of the NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final, we spoke to Rockdale Ilinden maestro Brendan Cholakian on their qualification campaign, the season so far, and what winning the Championship would mean. After defeating Blacktown City on Wednesday night, Rockdale made the big dance with a 2-1 victory over reigning Premiers NWS Spirit to make their…
Read MoreParisi has eyes on clinching the NPL Men’s NSW Championship
Ahead of the blockbuster NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final, we spoke to APIA Leichhardt head coach Franco Parisi about their biggest game of the season. After finishing second in the regular campaign, APIA qualified for the Grand Final with a 2-0 win over Italian rivals Marconi Stallions, thanks to goals from Dredon Kelly and Presley…
Read MoreIlinden knock out Premiers to advance to Grand Final
Rockdale Ilinden summoned all their strength to secure a 2-1 triumph over newly crowned Premiers NWS Spirit at Christie Park in a Sunday night thriller, emerging victorious after 120 minutes of play to set up a huge Grand Final meeting with APIA Leichhardt next Saturday at Jubilee Stadium. The visitors showed no signs of trouble…
Read MoreAPIA Leichhardt FC books its Grand Final ticket with win over Stallions
APIA Leichhardt have advanced to the NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final with a 2-0 victory over last season’s Champions Marconi Stallions at Lambert Park on Sunday afternoon. It was a typically cagey start to this crucial Semi-Final, with plenty of tension in every touch. APIA Leichhardt had the best chance of the opening 20 minutes,…
Read MorePreliminary Finals Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The four best sides in the NPL Men’s NSW 2025 competition will battle it out for two spots in the coveted Grand Final, as NWS Spirit and APIA Leichhardt take on Rockdale Ilinden and Marconi Stallions respectively in this Sunday’s Preliminary Final bonanza. APIA Leichhardt FC vs Marconi Stallions FC 4:00pm, Sunday 7 September,…
Read MoreHilton heroics send Stallions Preliminary Finals
A stellar penalty shootout performance from keeper James Hilton proved the difference as Marconi Stallions took down Sydney United 58 in the Elimination Final, winning 3-2 on spot-kicks following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Marconi Stadium on Wednesday night. It was a hard-fought, fiery clash between the two historic clubs filled with chances,…
Read MoreDanzo stunner sends Ilinden to the Preliminary Finals
Rockdale Ilinden have advanced to the NPL Men’s NSW Preliminary Final where they will take on 2025 Premiers NWS Spirit FC after beating Blacktown City in their Elimination Final at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre. After a tense opening five minutes, it was Rockdale Ilinden who found an early goal, with a sensational strike from Isaac…
Read MoreElimination Finals Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Four of the NPL Men’s NSW’s biggest clubs will face off in the Elimination Finals on Wednesday night, with the two winners taking their first step on their hopeful journey to become Champions. Rockdale Ilinden FC vs Blacktown City FC 7:00pm, Wednesday 3 September, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Rockdale Ilinden and Blacktown City will…
Read MoreAPIA secure second spot in win over Olympic
APIA Leichhardt have secured second spot on the NPL Men’s NSW ladder with a comprehensive 1-0 victory over Sydney Olympic at Belmore Sports Ground. It was the away side that began as the more threatening team, having multiple shots from in and around Olympic’s area to begin the game. However, in the 14th minute, it…
Read MoreMt Druitt Town Rangers relegated as NWS Spirit FC celebrate Premiership
It wasn’t to be for the Mount Druitt Town Rangers as they were relegated from the NPL Men’s NSW competition following a 1-1 draw against 2025 Premiers NWS Spirit FC at Popondetta Park on Sunday. The hosts knew only a win would save them from relegation and standing in front of them, the Premiers NWS…
Read MoreYouthful Ilinden earn draw against Sky Blues
It’s now eight matches since finals bound Rockdale Ilinden have tasted victory following a thrilling 2-2 draw in the season’s final league match against Sydney FC at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. A much changed line-up for linden saw the 2024 Premiers rest a number of its first team players ahead of its Elimination…
Read MoreBlacktown City edge Wolves as Ilinden awaits in do or die elimination final clash
Blacktown City head into finals football in fifth place and will take on Rockdale Ilinden in the Elimination Final on Wednesday evening after a solid 1-0 win over Wollongong Wolves at Landen Stadium. Both teams were without most of their top players, with Blacktown City definitely resting the likes of Travis Major and Mitch Mallia…
Read MoreManly United end season on a high with win over Saints
The final round of the regular season in the NPL Men’s NSW arrived for the two sides battling it out at Barton Park where Manly United overcame St George FC 2-1 thanks to a brace from Farah Koko, while Aedan O’Shea got on the scoreboard for the home side. It was an entertaining and tight…
Read MoreStallions smash Sharks in statement win ahead of finals
A dominant first half display guided Marconi Stallions to a 3-0 win over Sutherland Sharks at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the final round of the regular season, delivering an ominous warning as they warm up for their Elimination Final clash against rivals Sydney United 58 this Wednesday evening. The Stallions struck three times…
Read MoreUnited 58 warm up for finals football with win over St George City
Sydney United 58 earned a 2-0 win over St George City on Sunday afternoon at Penshurst Park to conclude the regular 2025 NPL Men’s NSW campaign and have booked itself an Elimination Final date this Wednesday night against rivals Marconi. Second half-goals to Marco Arambasic and Mason Wells secured the win for United 58 as…
Read MoreWanderers secure top flight status as Mariners set for relegation playoff
The Western Sydney Wanderers secured a crucial 3-0 victory over the Central Coast Mariners at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon, ruling out any chance of relegation from the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition for the 2026 season. After a steady goalless first half, the visitors kicked into action in the second stanza with goals…
Read MoreAll on the line for Mariners in do or die clash this Sunday
Ahead of the upcoming do-or-die clash for NPL Men’s NSW safety, we spoke to Central Coast Mariners head coach Lucas Vilela about the match against the Western Sydney Wanderers. The Mariners are currently third-last on the ladder, two points clear of Mt Druitt Town Rangers at the bottom and one point ahead of their opponents…
Read MoreRound 30 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
With the Premiership and top-six now decided, the attention will turn towards an exhilarating relegation fight, with Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers facing off, and Mt Druitt Town Rangers taking on Premiers NWS Spirit FC as all look to confirm their place in the NPL Men’s NSW competition in 2026. Football NSW will…
Read MoreSydney United 58 extinguish Sydney Olympic’s finals hopes
A Bailey Rule goal in the dying seconds of the match has put Sydney United 58 into the 2025 NPL Men’s NSW finals after a nail-biting 2-1 win over Sydney Olympic at Edensor Park. Sydney United 58 were providing most of the close calls early on, despite Sydney Olympic seemingly controlling the ball. Mason Wells…
Read MoreManly hold Ilinden to scoreless draw at Rockdale
Finals bound Rockdale Ilinden have now gone seven matches without recording a win falling a frustrating scoreless draw against Manly United at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. It’s been the tale of the year for last year’s Premiers who looked as though they’d be challenging for that title this year but have fallen off…
Read MoreWanderers win and cling to hope of staying in NSW’s top flight
Western Sydney Wanderers pushed its hopes of staying alive in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition with one match remaining after defeating St George FC 3-0 at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday night. St George FC authored the first shot of the game as Bai Antoniou wriggled into space and fired over the bar.…
Read MoreWolves hold Stallions in tense draw
Wollongong Wolves and Marconi Stallions shared the points in a tense 1-1 draw on Saturday evening at WIN Stadium. The Wolves opened the scoring half an hour in courtesy of a superb Lachlan Scott volley before Tyren Burnie equalised late in the first half. Chances continued to flow in the second half, but neither team…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC Crowned 2025 NPL Men’s NSW Premiers
NWS Spirit FC secured its first ever National Premier League NSW Men’s Premiership thanks to a 3-1 win over Central Coast Mariners at Christie Park. Saving one of their best performances for a big night for the club, Yu Okubo was involved throughout scoring a brace before Michael Konestabo took the lead out to three…
Read MoreAPIA secure tight win over St George City
APIA Leichhardt in the penultimate round of the regular season in the NPL Men’s NSW got away with a narrow 1-0 win over St George City thanks to a Rory Jordan goal straight after halftime. It was a close and tight game all the way but for the Lambert Park based side, the three points…
Read MoreSharks secure stay as Rangers remain at risk of relegation
Sutherland Sharks have officially confirmed their stay in the top-flight of NSW football after scoring a crucial 2-0 win over Mt Druitt Town Rangers in their final game of the season at Seymour Shaw on Saturday afternoon. The Sharks mustered a great effort in the contest, wherein they played over a third of the contest…
Read MoreSydney FC hold out Blacktown City in six-goal thriller
Sydney FC held out fifth placed Blacktown City to share the points in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night to kick start round 29. The Sky Blues had the game’s first chance in the opening minute, thankfully for Blacktown City FC it deflected out for a corner. Blacktown City FC…
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