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Saints halt Blacktown City’s run to the finals
St George FC have snapped a six game winless run to stun finals hopefuls Blacktown City FC 3-2 at Barton Park. Both sides were pushing hard in the opening minutes in an attempt to nab an early lead, but no real chances were created. Jaden Casella and Bai Antoniou were dynamic in attack for St…
Read MoreMariners five-match unbeaten run ends as Sydney FC prove too strong
Sydney FC secured a convincing 3-0 victory over relegation threatened Central Coast Mariners at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon. The visitors were hungry after five games without a win and took the lead through Joseph Calusic in the 11th minute. Marin France then took Sydney FC’s tally to two in the 52nd minute, before scoring…
Read MoreSpirit smash Stallions to take top spot
It will go down as one of the heaviest defeats the ‘Palace’ has ever seen, the Marconi Stallions were left shell-shocked as they were completely dismantled by the new NPL Men’s NSW front runners and Premiership favourites NWS Spirit FC 5-0 in a night to remember for coach David Perkovic and his troops. After scoring…
Read MoreOlympic put the brakes on St George City’s four match unbeaten run
Sydney Olympic withstood a late surge to come out on top in an important battle with St George City with a 2-1 win at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday evening to give their finals push a vital boost. It is a crucial victory for Olympic in their fight for a top six finish, especially as they…
Read MoreWolves heap more misery on dismal Sharks
Wollongong Wolves secured a clinical 3-1 victory against Sutherland Sharks who have plummeted deep into relegation woes on Saturday evening at Seymour Shaw. Former Shark Nicholas Olsen and Alex Masciovecchio put Wollongong two goals up going into halftime. Sutherland came out firing for the second half and created several chances, however, Olsen sealed Wollongong’s victory…
Read MoreWanderers dealt late cruel blow thanks to Piriz winner at the death
The Western Sydney Wanderers were dealt with a cruel blow to its survival chances after succumbing to a 90th minute winner from Manly United FC’s Jesse Piriz as the Northern Beaches team prevailed in an epic 3-2 win at Cromer Park on Friday evening. After coming on as a substitute, Piriz produced a 90th minute…
Read MoreMonge back to steer the ship towards silverware at APIA
Ahead of their clash with Mt Druitt Town Rangers this weekend, we spoke to APIA Leichhardt star Fabian Monge on their Premiership battle and the matchup. Monge re-joined APIA from A-League Men’s side Melbourne Victory in the recent mid-year transfer window, and has already made a major impact back in the side. “It’s great,” Monge…
Read MoreRound 25 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Another gargantuan round of the NPL Men’s NSW competition will feature eight mouthwatering fixtures, highlighted by an exhilarating top of the table clash between Marconi Stallions and NWS Spirit. Manly United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC 7:30pm, Friday 25 July, Cromer Park Manly United FC will open Round 25 when hosting the Western…
Read MoreOlympic embarrassed by hungry Rangers
Relegation threatened Mt Druitt Town Rangers withstood a late surge to hold on for a most important 2-1 victory over Sydney Olympic at Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday evening as the club looked to move itself from the foot of the ladder. It was an action-packed clash with numerous scoring opportunities falling to both sides,…
Read MoreThriller at Lambert Park as APIA and United 58 share the spoils
Two iconic Australian football clubs APIA Leichhardt and Sydney United 58 have drawn 2-2 in an exciting NPL Men’s NSW match at Lambert Park on Sunday. It was an intense opening fifteen minutes to the match, with both sides looking to ease into the game by feeling each other out. The biggest chance of the…
Read MoreMariners’ magic run continues
The Central Coast Mariners have claimed an all-important three-points in their bid to avoid relegation after their come from behind 4-2 defeat of St George FC at Pluim Park. The hosts went 2-0 down early on, however thanks to an impressive double from skipper Michael Paragalli, the Mariners completed their comeback in style. St George…
Read MoreSt George City stun Stallions to knock them off their perch
St George City have toppled NPL Men’s NSW league leaders Marconi Stallions to keep their dream of a finals place alive following a come from behind 2-1 victory at Penshurst Park on Saturday. After Marconi re-took the lead in the Premiership race last week, they couldn’t back it up in this difficult fixture away from…
Read MoreBlacktown City hang on to defeat 10-man Sharks
Sutherland Sharks’ woes continued at Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday night as they suffered their 14th loss of the 2025 NPL Men’s NSW campaign going down 2-1 to Blacktown City as the Shire club’s fight from the relegation zone continued. Whilst Blacktown City craved the win to push on for a finals series spot, Sutherland…
Read MoreSpirit thump Ilinden at Christie in devastating victory
NWS Spirit FC hit the headlines in a huge way embarrassing Rockdale Ilinden 6-3 in a massive statement victory at Christie Park in a win that saw David Perkovic’s side move to top of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder. The early exchanges between NWS Spirit FC and Rockdale IIinden were as explosive and entertaining as…
Read MoreSecond-half show sees Wolves overcome Manly
Two second-half goals secured Wollongong Wolves a 2-0 win over Manly United on Saturday evening at Macedonia Park with recently appointed coach Julio Miranda continuing his team’s great run of form since taking over the club. Despite creating opportunities in the first half, the Wolves went into the break level with United. Nicholas Olsen opened…
Read MoreSky Blues unlocked by hungry Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers have secured a crucial 2-1 win over arch-rivals Sydney FC in front of a healthy crowd at the Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night to ease their relegation woes. The visitors showed their hunger early as they defeated the young Sky Blues outfit who in midweek saw several of their players take…
Read MoreSaints no match for the Jets in friendly encounter
Mark Milligan’s era as head coach of the Newcastle Jets has officially kicked off with a comfortable 4-1 win over National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW side St George FC in a friendly match at Barton Park on a cold Wednesday night. The Jets “took off” early and led 3-0 at half time courtesy of goals…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 24 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition will see four of the top six sides face off against each other, as the battle for the Premiership and relegation remains as close as ever. Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC 7:30pm, Friday 18 July, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Round 24 will begin with an…
Read MoreIlinden shell shocked by ruthless APIA in statement win
APIA Leichhardt have knocked Rockdale Ilinden off the table with a significant 4-1 victory away from home on Sunday afternoon. The result at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre now sees Marconi Stallions three points clear at the top of the table, while APIA are four behind the new league leaders after winning their fifth league match…
Read MoreUnited 58 and Wolves split points in goalless affair
Sydney United 58 and Wollongong Wolves both proved equal to the task of facing one another as they played out a tough 0-0 stalemate at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. The two clubs both battled hard in a clash that ultimately saw neither find the crucial breakthrough, a result that fares better for…
Read MoreHome comforts suit Mariners as Olympic thwarted maximum points
The Central Coast Mariners shared points with Sydney Olympic with a 1-1 draw at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon to continue its hopeful escape from relegation in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition while the Blues cling to a top six spot. A penalty conversion from Teng Kuol in the 64th minute gave the…
Read MoreStallions down Wanderers as eyes on the Premiership prize continue
Marconi Stallions snatched victory over relegation threatened Western Sydney Wanderers with a narrow 1-0 scoreline on a chilly Saturday night at Wanderers Football Park. Mid-season recruit and former Wanderer Tass Mourdoukoutas proved the difference-maker for the away side, scoring late in the first half, which was enough for Marconi to secure the points. The Stallions…
Read MoreRangers secure point in battle against relegation
The fight to stay in the NPL Men’s NSW competition for another season continues for the Mt Druitt Town Rangers who managed to secure a valuable point under new manager Ben Rollison in a scoreless 0-0 draw against Sydney FC at Popondetta Park on Saturday. The Sky Blues had the first effort of a tense…
Read MoreSpirit continue to fire as Sharks stutter again
NWS Spirit FC continued its majestic run in the 2025 NPL Men’s NSW competition with a 3-1 win over an under fire Sutherland Sharks outfit at Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday. The victory continues NWS Spirit FC’s push towards a Premiership while the loss for the Sharks sees Steven Zoric’s side teeter on the brink…
Read MoreMeek mania curtails Blacktown City
Manly United have snapped a four-game losing streak courtesy of a thrilling 3-2 victory over Blacktown City. Cromer Park witnessed plenty of twists and turns as the fans lucky enough to be there saw a quality match as both sides went at it. Blacktown City started their fight to confirm its top six spot by…
Read MoreWiggin returns from injury and ready to fire for Spirit’s Premiership cause
Back in the side after overcoming his second ACL injury, we spoke to NWS Spirit star striker Ollie Wiggin on the season so far and his outstanding recovery. Spirit have enjoyed a sensational NPL Men’s NSW campaign, currently third on the ladder, just three points off top spot. “It’s been an incredible season so far,’”…
Read MoreSt George FC to take on Newcastle Jets in friendly encounter
Mark Milligan, the newly appointed coach of the Newcastle Jets will be bringing his squad to Barton Park next Wednesday night, July 16th for a trial match against National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW outfit St George FC. The match with St George FC is part of important preparations for both the Jets’ 2025-26 A-League season…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 23 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition promises to excite, with APIA Leichhardt vs Rockdale Ilinden and a St George derby headlining another exhilarating set of fixtures. Manly United FC vs Blacktown City FC 7:30pm, Friday 11 July, Cromer Park Manly United will open Round 23 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition when taking…
Read MoreWarren Grieve Departs Wollongong Wolves by Mutual Agreement
Wollongong Wolves FC have confirmed that head coach Warren Grieve has officially stepped down from his position, with the decision made mutually between Warren and the club late last week. While his tenure was brief, Warren brought a wealth of experience and a high level of professionalism to the Wolves during his time in Wollongong.…
Read MoreStallions defeat United 58 in old guard derby
Marconi Stallions saw off Waratah Cup Champions Sydney United 58 FC with a 2-0 win in one of the most prestigious derbies of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competitions thanks to goals from Marko Jesic in the first half and Jake Trew very late in the contest. For Marconi this was now their second…
Read MoreMariners and Sharks fight it out for a point
Relegation threatened Central Coast Mariners shared the points with the Sutherland Sharks in a tense 0-0 draw at Pluim Park on Sunday evening. The match saw plenty of opportunities at both ends of the park but neither team was able to convert their chances to light up the scoreboard. The single point will still be…
Read MoreUrosevski back amongst the goals as Ilinden bypass Blacktown City
National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW Premiership contenders Rockdale Ilinden edged past Blacktown City 3-1 in a tense encounter at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon. A goal deep into first-half injury time from Alec Urosevski gave Rockdale the lead before Mitchell Mallia restored parity soon after the break. Urosevski picked up his second goal later on…
Read MoreStunning stoppage time strike seals point for Rangers
Mt Druitt Town Rangers secured a valuable point late into stoppage time that could go a long way in their fight against relegation following its 1-1 draw against St George City at Penshurst Park on Saturday. City’s usual goalscoring star Marc McNulty put the hosts ahead midway through the second half but it was a…
Read MoreWolves battle from behind to snatch victory over Saints
Wollongong Wolves have fought back from a goal down to beat St George FC 2-1 on Saturday night at Macedonia Park. Jaden Casella opened the scoring late in the first half before Alex Masciovecchio set the score level on the stroke of halftime. In a tense second period, Nicholas Olsen proved the difference with a…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC continues its push for the Premiership
Premiership chasing NWS Spirit FC were pushed to their limits but emerged victors overcoming an improved Manly United outfit 2-1 at Christie Park on Saturday evening. Takumi Ofuka gave the hosts the lead before Farah Koko equalised with a fantastic long range strike just before the break. An Olllie Wiggin second half goal proved decisive…
Read MoreOwn goal sinks Wanderers as APIA sets sights on finals series football
APIA Leichhardt FC were made to work for their three points as an own goal via Leon Alizart was all that separated the two side’s with the Inner West side pushing the Western Sydney Wanderers further into relegation trouble following a 1-0 win at the Wanderers Football Park on Saturday. Despite having scarce chances throughout…
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