Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Young Wanderers heap misery on relegation threatened Olympic
Western Sydney Wanderers have ended a four-game winless streak after wrestling their way to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sydney Olympic on Saturday afternoon at Wanderers Football Park. The youngsters held strong to secure a pivotal three points that boosts their hopes of finals football, while adding another untimely loss for an Olympic side striving…
Read MoreLate Sydney FC Fightback Falls Short as UNSW Claim Crucial Victory
UNSW FC have snapped a four-game losing streak with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Sydney FC at The Village Green on Saturday in an entertaining and high-tempo contest. UNSW FC wasted no time getting on the scoresheet, with Alexander Malfara producing a scorching strike from just outside the box that flew past Sydney FC keeper…
Read MoreBig Names Move as NPL NSW Mid-Season Transfer Window Slams Shut
The mid-season transfer window in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition officially closed on Thursday 2 July, with a flurry of late activity delivering several headline-grabbing signings across the competition. Among the biggest moves, Alou Kuol (Blacktown City FC) headlines a major acquisition for the club, while Matthew Jurman (Sutherland Sharks FC) brings experience…
Read MoreSydney FC continues red-hot form with win over Raiders
Sydney FC recorded a 1-0 win over SD Raiders FC in their round 16 rescheduled fixture at Ernie Smith Reserve on Tuesday night which has lifted the Sky Blues to fifth spot on the NPL Men’s NSW ladder. The first chance of the contest went to the visitors, with Ethan Dyer found at the back…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 22 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition will feature some massive matches, with the Premiership, race for finals and battle to avoid relegation all continuing to heat up. Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney Olympic FC 3:00pm, Saturday 4 July – Wanderers Football Park Western Sydney Wanderers will take on Sydney Olympic to jointly…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 21 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 1 v Sydney United 58 0 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights Sydney FC have moved in sight of the Top Six after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sydney United…
Read MoreAPIA rocked by Ilinden
Rockdale Ilinden have beaten APIA Leichhardt 2-0 with an outstanding and comprehensive football performance at Lambert Park to end Round 21 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition with a bang on Sunday night. The eventual victors began the game the better of the two sides, impressing with their intent and aggressiveness without the ball and…
Read MoreStallions too strong as Blacktown City slump deeper into relegation fight
The Marconi Stallions produced a professional display to defeat Blacktown City 2-0 at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon, strengthening their premiership push while leaving City further entrenched in the relegation battle. Jack Armson opened the scoring before Damian Tsekenis moved to the top of the NPL Men’s NSW Golden Boot race with his 14th goal…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC boost finals hopes with commanding win over Wolves
NWS Spirit FC strengthened their push for a place in the finals with a deserved 2-0 victory over the Wollongong Wolves at Christie Park on Saturday night. A first-half brace from Shoki Yoshida proved decisive as NWS Spirit inflicted a fifth consecutive defeat on the out-of-form Wolves, who remain clinging to a top-six position despite…
Read MoreArmenakas inspires Olympic as St George FC rue missed chances
A new look Sydney Olympic FC side fresh with new recruits following the opening of the mid-year transfer window claimed a crucial 2-1 away win over St George FC in a tense relegation battle at a rain-soaked Barton Park, with late drama deciding a fiercely contested clash between two sides fighting to climb off the…
Read MoreSD Raiders turn it around with strong finish against St George City
SD Raiders FC were 3-1 winners against St George City down at Ernie Smith Reserve on Saturday evening in what was an enthralling game of football in rainy conditions in Sydney’s South West. The first shot of the game came from SD Raiders FC, with Michael Lee striding forward and testing the palms of St…
Read MoreSharks surge home with stoppage-time brilliance against UNSW
Two stunning late goals sealed all three points for Sutherland Sharks FC as they defeated UNSW FC 3-1 at the Village Green. Both UNSW FC and the Sutherland Sharks tested each other’s defences early, with long balls used to try and exploit space in behind. A solid early chance for UNSW FC came via a…
Read MoreSix-goal spectacle ends all square between Wanderers and Manly United
Western Sydney Wanderers and Manly United played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon. Six goals, a stoppage-time equaliser and a dramatic final chance kept the crowd on the edge of their seats for the full 90 minutes, with the points ultimately shared after a chaotic and entertaining contest. The…
Read MoreSydney FC hold firm to down Sydney United 58 and climb the ladder
Sydney FC have surged into the Top Six after a monumental 1-0 victory over Waratah Cup finalists Sydney United 58 in rainy conditions at home on Friday night, marking their fourth win from their last six matches. Zac Fowler’s second-half strike proved the difference between the two sides, with the Sky Blues producing yet another…
Read MoreLate transfer flurry as NPL Men’s NSW clubs strengthen for final stretch
The National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW transfer window has delivered a flurry of activity ahead of this weekend’s fixtures, with several clubs making key additions as they look to strengthen for the final stages of the season. Sydney Olympic have been the biggest movers in the window as they attempt to steer clear of relegation…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 21 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition will throw at us some intriguing clashes all across the competition ladder with much on the line for a number of teams – this and the fact there will be new faces as the transfer window opens up until this Friday. Let’s get to this…
Read MoreRound 20 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 20 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. WSW 0 v Sutherland Sharks 3 @ Wanderers Football Park Sutherland Sharks have defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 3-0 to retain their spot in the top-six heading into the last third of the season. The Sharks opened…
Read MoreSydney United 58 edge 10-man SD Raiders to stay in Premiership hunt
A 10-man SD Raiders side were unable to deter Sydney United 58, who continued their Premiership push with a 1-0 win at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. A straight red card to Ethan Beaven early in the first half changed the trajectory of the match, before substitute Leroy Jennings scored the game’s only…
Read MoreMarconi continues Premiership push with gutsy win over UNSW
The Marconi Stallions have continued their Premiership charge with a strong 1-0 win over ten-man UNSW at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The only goal of the game came in the 27th minute when Oliver Puflett tried to clear a Franco Maya corner but steered the ball into his own net. Despite the game producing…
Read MoreLeaders APIA hit back to sink Blacktown City
APIA Leichhardt FC have extended their lead at the top of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder with a convincing 3-1 win over Blacktown City FC at Landen Stadium. Despite the gap on the table between first and 15th, the opening half suggested a far more even contest, with Blacktown City starting brightly and taking an…
Read MoreFive-goal classic ends in heartbreak for Wolves against Sydney FC
Sydney FC snatched all three points in dramatic fashion with Dionn Nigro’s injury-time winner sealing a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Wollongong Wolves at Macedonia Park on Sunday afternoon. Despite creating numerous chances and twice having goals ruled out for offside, the Wolves were left to rue missed opportunities as they slumped to a fourth…
Read MorePedersen volley the difference as St George City grind out 1-0 win
St George City FA edged out NWS Spirit FC 1-0 at Penshurst Park in Round 20 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, with a superb second-half strike from Yohn Pedersen proving the difference between the two sides. The home side entered the clash in strong recent form, losing just once in their past eight matches…
Read MoreCaptain Piriz inspires Manly United past St George FC
Manly United snapped their month-long winless streak in style with a convincing 2-0 victory over St George FC at Cromer Park, securing their first win in their last five meetings against the Saints. The result was underpinned by a perfectly placed header from captain Jesse Piriz, who led from the front to guide his side…
Read MoreRockdale run riot as Olympic relegation fears deepen at Belmore
Sydney Olympic’s difficult season took another hit as Rockdale Ilinden produced a clinical display to score four unanswered goals at Belmore Sports Ground in their round 20 clash on Saturday. The traditionally feisty encounter took time to ignite, despite several strong challenges in the opening stages. However, the game swung dramatically in the space of…
Read MoreSharks flex their muscles with win over Wanderers
Sutherland Sharks have defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 3-0 to retain their spot in the top-six heading into the last third of the season. It was a tense opening half hour at Wanderers Football Park, with both sides setting up in compact defensive structures without the ball, limiting chances. However, in the 38th minute, Sutherland Sharks…
Read MoreRound 20 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Round 20 of the NPL Men’s NSW campaign promises to continue what has already been an exhilarating 2026 season so far, with crucial battles unfolding right across the state as finals spots and ladder positions begin to take shape. Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sutherland Sharks FC 3:00pm, Saturday 20 June – Wanderers Football Park…
Read MoreRound 19 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 19 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Manly United 1 v Sydney United 58 1 @ Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights Sydney United 58 and Manly United played out a tense 1-1 draw at Cromer Park, with the visitors striking…
Read MoreSD Raiders FC strike late to sink Ilinden in tight contest
SD Raiders have claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rockdale Ilinden in the final match of Round 19 of the NPL Men’s NSW at Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday night, sealing three valuable points in a tightly contested encounter played in front of a strong crowd following the Socceroos’ win over Türkiye. The decisive moment…
Read MoreAPIA return to the top of the table with victory over Wolves
APIA Leichhardt FC returned to the top of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder with a 2-0 victory over the Wollongong Wolves at Macedonia Park on Saturday night. After a tightly contested opening period, goals either side of half-time from Cameron Fong and Presley Ortiz secured all three points for the visitors despite a determined effort…
Read MorePetratos Hat-Trick Powers NWS Spirit Past Sydney Olympic
NWS Spirit FC have snapped a five-game winless run with a commanding and thoroughly dominant 3-0 victory over cellar dwellers Sydney Olympic FC at Christie Park on Saturday night. From the opening whistle, NWS Spirit asserted control, showing composure in possession and limiting Sydney Olympic to only fleeting and half-chance opportunities inside their attacking third.…
Read MoreCaptain Major Inspires Blacktown City in Hard-Fought Win at the Shire
Blacktown City secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Sutherland Sharks at Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday night, with captain Travis Major delivering a decisive brace to lead his side to just their second away win of the 2026 season. Major struck twice in a battling encounter, opening the scoring midway through the first half…
Read MoreFirst home defeat for UNSW FC as St George FC roar back to life in big win
St George FC have ended their 12-game winless streak with a statement 4-1 victory over an out of sorts UNSW FC who lost their first ever home match of the 2026 season at Village Green on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Rocco Smith, Evangelo Souris, Kaidyn Wright and Christopher McStay sealed a long-awaited return to winning…
Read MoreWanderers and St George City share spoils in 1-1 draw
Western Sydney Wanderers FC and St George City played out a 1-1 draw at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon, in a tightly contested encounter where both sides had periods of control but ultimately could not be separated. The hosts were first to threaten, with Julian Cop curling a first-time effort toward goal, only to…
Read MoreManly and Sydney United 58 Locked in Entertaining Stalemate
Manly United have taken valuable points off NPL Men’s NSW Premiership aspirants Sydney United 58 following their thrilling 1-1 draw at Cromer Park on Friday. It was Kyle Cimenti who opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time for Sydney United 58, before a moment of quality from Stephan De Robillard in the second half…
Read MoreSydney FC stifle Stallions at ‘The Palace’ in scoreless draw
Top-of-the-table Marconi Stallions hosted Sydney FC at ‘The Palace’ for a rare NPL NSW Men’s Round 19 Friday night fixture under lights, in a match that ultimately produced a hard-fought but goalless draw. Stallions coach Peter Tsekenis named a full-strength side as expected, while Alex Zaverdinos replaced Gus Hoefsloot between the posts for Sydney FC,…
Read MoreRaiders rescue a point at Belmore after own goal stunner
SD Raiders FC fought from behind after conceding an unbelievable own goal from near halfway to earn a 1-1 draw against Sydney Olympic in their rescheduled Round 17 clash at Belmore Sports Ground on Wednesday night. Luka Knezevic’s remarkable own goal threatened to spoil the visitors’ evening, but a second half equaliser from Mihael Marcic…
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