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Round 22 Preview – NPL NSW Men’s
Round 22 of the NPL Men’s NSW campaign promises to be as exciting as ever, with four of the top six facing off against each other. Sydney FC vs Sydney Olympic FC 7:30pm, Friday 4 July, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre Sydney FC will open the weekend when taking on Sydney Olympic at Rockdale Ilinden Sports…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC march on to victory at Edensor Park
NWS Spirit FC put in an impressive defensive performance to come away 2-0 winners over Sydney United 58 FC on Sunday afternoon. It was sixth place hosting fourth place with Sydney United 58 FC facing NWS Spirit at the iconic Sydney United Sports Ground in a bid keep their place in the top six. The…
Read MoreMariners resurgence continues as Rangers woes deepen
In what was seen as a match against two relegation threatened sides, the Central Coast Mariners secured a 2-0 victory over the Mt Druitt Town Rangers at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon to ease some pressure and push the visitors to the foot of the ladder. An early goal from Ahmed Elhelou opened the scoring…
Read MoreSharks new signings stun Ilinden
Sutherland Sharks have secured a significant win over NPL Men’s NSW Premiership contenders Rockdale Ilinden, prevailing 2-1 at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre. The Sharks had several new faces making their debut following their mid-season signings, former Macarthur FC star Yianni Nicolaou alongside Matthew Jackson, Leo Mazis and ex-Sydney United 58 star Tariq Maia all wore…
Read MoreSky Blues swept by Stallions
Marconi Stallions have taken all three points from a near-fully dominant 1-0 performance against Sydney FC at Marconi Stadium. The first half was one of missed opportunities for Marconi Stallions. Marko Jesic was dangerous out front as per usual, with a great chance coming in the ninth minute with the help of James Bayliss but…
Read MoreSaints undone by clinical APIA
APIA Leichhardt FC were made to work for the three points but got the job done in the end securing a 3-2 win over St George FC at Barton Park on Saturday night. After taking an early lead through a Justin Poon goal, St George FC then surrendered the lead to two APIA goals before…
Read MoreInconsisent season continues for Olympic as Blacktown City record critical win
After defeating the Marconi Stallions last week, Sydney Olympic’s up and down season was there to be seen by all after falling to an efficient Blacktown City outfit, going down 2-0 at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday. Olympic were left to rue their failure to convert their opportunities as they fell in the crucial game that…
Read MoreWanderers and Wolves fight it out for a point
Both teams were on the hunt for three points but had to share the spoils following the Western Sydney Wanderers’ 1-all draw against the Wollongong Wolves at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday. It was a tactical opening 15 minutes between the two sides as they tussled for the advantage in this contest. The Wanderers offered…
Read MoreMitry stunner headlines St George City victory
A blistering start guided St George City to a 2-0 win over Manly United on Friday night at Cromer Park. Paolo Mitry opened the scoring for the away side before Grimaldi added a second goal in a flying first 12 minutes, which proved the platform for victory. City produced a sustained period of possession at…
Read MoreJai Rose reaching for the stars at the Mariners
Ahead of their major clash with Mt Druitt Town Rangers this weekend, we spoke to Central Coast Mariners’ star striker Jai Rose on their win last weekend and his future in football. The Mariners have experienced a difficult NPL Men’s NSW campaign so far in 2025, sitting bottom of the ladder, two points off second-last…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 21 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition promises to excite once more, with all to play for at both ends of the table. Manly United FC vs St George City FA 7:30pm, Friday 27 June, Cromer Park Manly United will open Round 21’s action with an exciting fixture against St George City at…
Read MoreSt George City stranded at Landen as Blacktown City bite back
Blacktown City had one of their games of the 2025 National Premier Leagues Men’s season defeating St George City 3-1 at Landen Stadium on Sunday. With both teams so close on the ladder, it was no surprise when the first half was a tense, back and forth affair. Mitch Mallia got the first of the…
Read MoreUnited 58 winning streak broken by relegation threatened Mariners
Bottom placed Central Coast Mariners produced a gutsy victory over Sydney United 58, stunning their opponents 3-1 on Sunday afternoon at Pluim Park. It was a huge result for the young Mariners who needed the victory in their pursuit of avoiding direct relegation as the win put them within two-points of 15th placed Mt Drutt…
Read MoreWolves no match for top of the table Ilinden
Rockdale Ilinden FC secured a monumental 3-1 victory over the hapless Wollongong Wolves at WIN Stadium on Saturday night. Ali Auglah opened the scoring in the 37th minute for the visitors, with Moudi Najjar doubling their lead before the half-time break. Nicholas Olsen gave Wollongong a glimmer of hope in the 57th minute through a…
Read MoreShark and Saints battle for point at Seymour
Honours were shared at Seymour Shaw on Saturday as the Sutherland Sharks and St George FC played out an entertaining 1-1-all draw. With a lot riding on this match, the hosts knew they needed to take points in their fight against relegation while St George were hoping to embed itself in the top six in…
Read MoreSpirit edge out Wanderers to keep its Premiership homes alive
The NWS Spirit FC had to fight hard to earn a gritty 1-0 victory over relegation threatened Western Sydney Wanderers at Christie Park on Saturday night. After an even start to the fixture, the hosts took full control in the second half with a Frankie Ljucovic strike separating the sides as they once returned to…
Read MoreMt Druitt Town Rangers finally celebrate first home win of 2025
It was a massive three points gained for hosts Mt Druitt Town Rangers who defeated Manly United 1-0 at Popondetta Park on Saturday to push them away from the dreaded relegation zone. The Rangers started the better of the two and had a couple of half chances and all of which failed to trouble Manly…
Read MoreOlympic seal statement win over Stallions
Sydney Olympic proved too hot to handle for Marconi Stallions as they scored an impressive 2-0 win at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday evening sending a sign to the rest of the league of the threat they pose as they continue to fight for the top six. The Blues sealed all three points in a strong…
Read MoreAPIA hit Sydney FC for six
APIA Leichhardt FC have made it four wins from five with a sensational 6-2 victory over Sydney FC at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night. It was APIA who made the stronger start, with the away side capitalising on a promising opening 10 minutes with a goal off a set piece. An inswinging corner…
Read MoreSaints young gun Souris ready for Sharks test
Ahead of their match against Sutherland Sharks this weekend, we spoke to St George FC young gun Evangelos Souris on their season so far, his form and their aspirations to play finals football. St George FC have enjoyed a steadily strong season in the NPL Men’s NSW competition, despite it being just their second season…
Read MoreRound 20 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
After another scintillating weekend of NPL Men’s NSW action, Round 20 looks to bring more excitement and intrigue, with the Premiership race firmly on at the top of the table. Sydney FC vs APIA Leichhardt 7:30pm, Friday 20 June, Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre A high-flying Sydney FC will open the weekend’s action when taking on…
Read MoreMacallister massacre at Cromer Park
Sydney FC thrashed Manly United 6-0 at Cromer Park in a mesmerising performance with one player stealing the headlines, local boy Mathias Macallister who scored five goals lighting up the Northern Beaches on a rainy Sunday evening. It was a match to remember for Sydney FC’s young gun who really took the game on his…
Read MoreAPIA secures narrow win at Lambert Park
Update 17/06/2025: The Football NSW Competitions Department has confirmed the final result will stand. APIA Leichhardt secured a 1-0 win over Blacktown City at Lambert Park. It was APIA who struck first in this fabled fixture, with the home side finding the lead inside six minutes off a set piece. After a bright start, a…
Read MoreIlinden in cruise control against Rangers
Update 17/06/2025: The Football NSW Competitions Department has confirmed the final result will stand. Mother nature played its role in Rockdale Ilinden’s match against the Mt Druitt Town Rangers following the match being called off in the 76th minute at the Ilinden Sports Centre due to lightning on Sunday. The hosts were cruising with a…
Read MoreSaints last gasp equaliser stuns Stallions
St George FC have stunned reigning NPL Men’s NSW Champions Marconi Stallions bringing them to a 2-2 draw in the final minute of an extremely tense, lightning fuelled clash at Barton Park. Marconi Stallions showed why they are top of the league this season just seven minutes in. Awarded a free kick just outside the…
Read MoreOlympic continues unbeaten run against Sharks
Update 17/06/2025: The Football NSW Competitions Department has confirmed the final result will stand. Lightning and bad weather put a premature end to play between Sydney Olympic and Sutherland Sharks at Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon. The game was 2-1 in favour of Olympic when the game was suspended at the 73-minute mark before…
Read MoreWolves find a way to secure points at the Central Coast
Wollongong Wolves produced a clinical 2-0 win over Central Coast Mariners in a scrappy battle at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon. Wollongong made good use of their pressing throughout the match, and it proved the catalyst for their victory. Raphael Le’ai opened the scoring for the Wolves midway through the first half before Marcus Beattie…
Read MoreSt George City sink Spirit in dramatic fashion
St George City had a remarkable come from behind 3-2 win over NWS Spirit FC in a classic game of two halves on a chilly Saturday evening at Penshurst Park. St George City’s second half was definitely one of their finest with three goals after trailing at the break by two. After a winless run…
Read MoreMagic run continues for United 58
Sydney United 58 secured a convincing 3-0 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon. After a goalless first half, United 58 upped the ante in the second stanza with an opening goal to Mason Wells in the 43rd minute. Carlos De Olivera secured the second of the afternoon in…
Read MoreLeroy Jennings back to his best
Off the back of cementing their place in the Waratah Cup Final, we spoke to Sydney United 58’s Fijian international Leroy Jennings on his strong season so far, the league campaign and their upcoming match against the Western Sydney Wanderers. After a difficult start to the season, United 58 have gone on a strong run…
Read MoreMariners secure hard fought point against Manly
Central Coast Mariners and Manly United played out an exciting 1-1 draw on Thursday night at Cromer Park in a Round 16 catch-up fixture. In a thrilling first half, Lucas Meek opened the scoring for Manly with 33 minutes played before Mohamed Elhelou quickly equalised for Central Coast. While there were no further goals in…
Read MoreRound 19 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
After an exhilarating Round 18, this weekend will feature eight crucial matches in the NPL Men’s NSW competition, highlighted by a clash between APIA Leichhardt and Blacktown City. Central Coast Mariners FC vs Manly United FC 6:00pm, Thursday 12 June, Cromer Park To begin the week’s action, the Central Coast Mariners will take on Manly…
Read MoreIlinden reign supreme in valiant victory over Stallions
Rockdale Ilinden have set the cat amongst the pigeons as their 1-0 victory over staunch rivals the Marconi Stallions at Marconi Stadium on Sunday has reignited the race for the 2025 NPL Men’s NSW Premiership. Marconi were sitting five points clear on top of the ladder and a win would have created an eight-point gap…
Read MoreBlacktown City made to work in Mariners victory
Blacktown City FC are back to winning ways after a 1-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners FC at a chilly and windy Landen Stadium. Central Coast Mariners FC started off strong as Jai Rose attempted to get ahead early from a nicely placed corner, but it was ultimately sent out. Blacktown City seemed to…
Read MoreDisciplined United 58 beat Manly to keep winning streak alive
Sydney United 58 has kept their hot streak going with a controlled display against Manly United, securing a confident 1-0 win on Sunday afternoon at Sydney United Sports Centre to further solidify their place in the top six. The hosts proved the stronger side in the contest from the first minute as they ensured their…
Read MoreWolves woes continue as Olympic pounce
Two second-half goals secured Sydney Olympic FC a well earned 2-0 win over a hapless Wollongong Wolves on Saturday night at WIN Stadium. Olympic failed to capitalise on a series of chances in the first half as they went into halftime level with Wollongong. Cyrus Dehmie provided the necessary clinical touch soon after the break…
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