Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Round 28 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 28 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 0 v St George City 2 @ Ilinden Sports Centre St George City strengthened their finals credentials with a 2-0 victory over Sydney FC at Ilinden Sports Centre, making it four straight wins and…
Read MoreMarconi Stallions Back In Premiership Hunt With Vital Sharks Victory
Marconi Stallions have ensured they remain in the NPL Men’s NSW Premiership race after a crucial 1-0 victory over Sutherland Sharks at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Cameron Windust’s first goal of the season proved enough for the Stallions to end their four-game losing run and keep their Premiership hopes alive with just three rounds…
Read MoreFujita’s Stoppage-Time Strike Breaks Rockdale Hearts
Wollongong Wolves kept their slim finals hopes alive in dramatic fashion, defeating an out of sorts Rockdale Ilinden 2-1 at Ilinden Sports Centre with a stoppage-time winner from Yuto Fujita. Wollongong still had a mathematical chance of reaching finals football, while Rockdale Ilinden, despite having been deducted three points earlier in the campaign, held the…
Read MoreBlacktown City Held To Goalless Draw As Finals Push Fades
Blacktown City FC’s finals hopes are hanging by a thread after they could only take one point from a 0-0 draw against UNSW FC at a chilly Valentine Sports Park on Sunday afternoon. Both sides looked to attack quickly in the opening stages, but neither was able to gain a clear upper hand as the…
Read MoreSt George FC Rise From The Foot Of The Table With Wanderers Victory
St George FC have moved off the bottom of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder with an impressive 2-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon. It was the away side who made the brighter start to the fixture, with striker Nikola Skataric looking particularly threatening with his first few involvements.…
Read MorePetratos hat-trick fires NWS Spirit FC to dominant win over Manly
NWS Spirit FC produced a dominant display at Cromer Park on Saturday night, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Manly United FC to end the hosts’ nine-match unbeaten run. Kosta Petratos was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick as NWS Spirit moved to within one point of the top six on the NPL…
Read MoreAPIA Too Strong For Raiders As Premiership Race Tilts Their Way
APIA Leichhardt are now in an extremely strong position to claim the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW Premiership after a 3-1 victory over SD Raiders on Saturday. It was a massive contest at Lambert Park given what was at stake and, in the end, APIA claimed all three points thanks to three first-half goals, with Presley…
Read MoreUnited 58 Rally At Belmore To Keep Premiership Dream Alive
Sydney United 58 held their nerve to secure a vital 2-1 comeback victory over bottom placed Sydney Olympic at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday evening, significantly strengthening their hopes of a top-two finish while keeping their Premiership aspirations alive. United 58 produced a clinical second half to claim all three points against Olympic, taking their…
Read MoreSt George City Continue Stunning Run With Victory Over Sydney FC
St George City strengthened their finals credentials with a 2-0 victory over Sydney FC at Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night, extending their winning run to four matches and keeping their late-season charge firmly on track. It was a cagey start to a game that could have a major say in the make-up of the…
Read MoreFootball NSW Returns To Jubilee Stadium For 2026 Grand Final Double-Header
Football NSW is pleased to announce that the 2026 National Premier Leagues Men’s and Women’s NSW First Grade Grand Finals will be held at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium on Sunday, 13 September. The Grand Finals will once again come together for a spectacular double-header, following the success of the inaugural NPL NSW Men’s and…
Read MoreRound 28 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
As the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW competition enters its final three rounds of the regular campaign, the pressure is mounting at both ends of the table, with eight crucial fixtures set to shape the Premiership, finals and relegation races. With just nine points left to play for, the margins are becoming increasingly fine. The Premiership…
Read MoreRound 27 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 27 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Manly United 3 v Marconi 1 @ Cromer Park Manly United continued their remarkable late-season surge with a 3-1 victory over Marconi Stallions at Cromer Park, moving into the NPL Men’s NSW Top Six for the…
Read MoreSydney United snatch stoppage-time win to deepen Wolves’ finals woes
Sydney United 58 secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Wollongong Wolves FC in a thrilling encounter on Sunday afternoon at Macedonia Park. The Wolves looked on course for a share of the spoils after Kazuya Yamamura’s first-half opener, however Michael Krslovic struck twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to seal all three points for the…
Read MoreBedleg Strike Ignites St George City City’s Late Finals Charge
St George City have surged into the finals conversation after producing another impressive result against a Top Six opponent, defeating Rockdale Ilinden 1-0 at Penshurst Park on Saturday night. The victory came in St George City’s final home game of the regular season and continued their remarkable late-season form, with the result their third consecutive…
Read MoreSpirit Back In The Finals Hunt After Classy Blacktown City Win
NWS Spirit FC have reignited their finals hopes with a convincing 3-1 victory over Blacktown City at Christie Park on Saturday, moving to within four points of the Top Six with just three rounds remaining. Callum Kealy’s first-half brace set the hosts on their way before Corey Kavanagh sealed the three points late, as Spirit…
Read MoreGoalless At Barton Park As St George FC And APIA Share The Spoils
NPL Men’s NSW League leaders APIA Leichhardt were held to a goalless draw by relegation threatened St George FC at Barton Park in Round 27, with the result ultimately benefiting the visitors more as the Premiership race moves towards its conclusion. APIA travelled to Barton Park looking to extend their lead at the top of…
Read MoreSharks Held By Young Sky Blues In Tense 1-1 Draw
Sutherland Sharks and Sydney FC shared the points in a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Round 27 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, with both goals coming early in the second half after a tight and scoreless opening period. Zac Fowler opened the scoring for Sydney FC before Jordan Perez produced a superb free-kick to restore…
Read MoreSD Raiders Finish Strong To Sweep Aside Wanderers
SD Raiders FC strengthened their push for finals football with a commanding 3-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers FC at Ernie Smith Reserve on Saturday night. The hosts controlled much of the contest and finished strongly, with Jakov Malbasa scoring twice late in the match to seal a comprehensive victory ahead of their important midweek…
Read MoreManly United’s Finals Charge Continues With Win Over Stallions
Manly United continued their remarkable late-season surge with a 3-1 victory over Marconi Stallions at Cromer Park, moving into the NPL Men’s NSW Top Six for the first time since the early stages of the season. The victory was headlined by a standout performance from Manly youth product Cai Evans, who scored his first senior…
Read MoreThree Points, Fresh Hope: Olympic Keep Relegation Battle Alive
Historic NPL Men’s NSW side Sydney Olympic kept their survival hopes alive with a battling 3-1 victory over UNSW FC at The Village Green, securing three crucial points in their fight against automatic relegation. UNSW entered the contest knowing a point would all but secure their place in the top flight for 2027, while Olympic…
Read MoreA Decade Of Success: Marconi Stallions Farewell Tsekenis And Papoythis
Marconi Stallions FC have confirmed that Head Coach Peter Tsekenis and Peter Papoythis will conclude their respective roles with the club at the end of the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW season and the 2026 Australian Championship campaign. The decision marks the conclusion of a remarkable 10-season era for the pair, who have played a significant…
Read MoreRound 27 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
With only four rounds to go in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition, only six points separate 5th place all the way down to 14th with the final two play-off positions well and truly alive. UNSW FC v Sydney Olympic 3:30pm, Saturday 8 August – The Village Green The action kicks off at 3:30pm…
Read MoreRound 26 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 26 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. WSW 2 v UNSW FC 1 @ Wanderers Football Park Western Sydney Wanderers FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory over UNSW FC at Wanderers Football Park, with Awan Lual reaching a major milestone by scoring his…
Read MoreKonestabo Hat-Trick Sends APIA Five Points Clear At The Summit
APIA Leichhardt FC have strengthened their grip on the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW Premiership race, moving five points clear at the top of the table after Michael Konestabo’s sensational hat-trick inspired a 3-1 victory over Sydney Olympic at Belmore Sports Ground. The result marked APIA’s fourth consecutive victory and continued their outstanding late-season form, with…
Read MoreNakano Stunner Leads United 58 To Dominant Victory Over Spirit
Sydney United 58 continued their strong run of form with a convincing 2-0 victory over NWS Spirit FC at Sydney United Sports Centre, strengthening their position in third place and keeping them within touching distance of second spot. The result marked United 58’s third victory in their last four competition matches, with Miro Vlastelica’s side…
Read MoreBedleg Strikes Again As St George City Stun Marconi At The Palace
St George City produced another stunning upset in Round 26 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, defeating a deflated Marconi Stallions 1-0 away from home at The Palace. Fresh off their impressive victory over Sydney United 58 last weekend, St George continued their late-season resurgence, with new signing Lucas Bedleg once again proving the difference…
Read MoreFinals Race Stays Tight As Rockdale And Manly Battle To A Draw
Rockdale Ilinden and Manly United shared the points after a tense 1-1 draw at Ilinden Sports Centre in Round 26 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition on Sunday, with both sides battling for crucial points in the race for finals football. In a match filled with pressure, intensity and little room for error, Rockdale took…
Read MoreBlacktown City Surge Into Finals Race With Four-Goal Thriller Over Sydney FC
Blacktown City FC have moved out of relegation playoff danger and into the race for finals football after securing an entertaining 4-2 victory over Sydney FC at Valentine Sports Park. Despite Sydney FC creating the better opportunities early in the contest, Blacktown’s quality and persistence proved decisive as they produced a strong second-half performance to…
Read MoreLual Reaches 20 As Wanderers Continue Finals Charge
Western Sydney Wanderers FC secured a valuable 2-1 victory over UNSW FC at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon, with Awan Lual reaching a significant milestone before Giorgio Hassarati’s late winner sealed the three points. The result keeps the Wanderers’ push for finals football alive, while UNSW FC produced a brave performance despite playing the…
Read MoreLate Malbasa Header Seals Massive Three Points For Raiders
SD Raiders FC secured a crucial 3-2 victory over St George FC at Barton Park on Saturday evening, producing a second-half comeback before substitute Jakov Malbasa delivered the decisive late goal. The result was another important step forward for SD Raiders, who continued their strong run of form, while St George FC were left disappointed…
Read MoreClinical Sharks hold off Wolves to tighten grip on top four
Sutherland Sharks made the most of their opportunities to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Wollongong Wolves at Seymour Shaw on Saturday afternoon, despite the visitors creating numerous chances throughout the contest. The victory strengthens the Sharks’ hold on a top-four spot, while the Wolves’ fourth straight defeat leaves their finals hopes hanging by…
Read MoreRound 26 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
With just five rounds remaining in the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW regular season, every fixture carries significant importance as clubs continue their battles for the Premiership, finals football and survival. The title race remains wide open, the Top Six battle is heating up, and several clubs are fighting for crucial points at the bottom of…
Read MoreRound 25 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 25 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Manly United 4 v Sydney Olympic 0 @ Cromer Park Manly United continued their impressive late-season turnaround with a commanding 4-0 victory over Sydney Olympic at Cromer Park, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches and…
Read MoreBlacktown punishes 10-man Wolves to continue winning run
Blacktown City FC extended their winning streak to three matches with a commanding 2-0 victory over the Wollongong Wolves FC at Macedonia Park on Sunday afternoon, capitalising on an early goal and a first-half red card to take control of the contest. Despite a resilient second-half effort from the 10-man Wolves, the visitors’ clinical finishing…
Read MoreOlsen Hat-Trick Inspires Ten-Man Sharks To Stunning Comeback Win Over Rockdale
Sutherland Sharks produced one of the most dramatic victories of the season, overcoming Rockdale Ilinden 3-1 at Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon despite finishing the contest with ten men. In what shaped as a potential finals preview, Rockdale controlled much of the opening half and looked the stronger side, but a resilient Sutherland outfit…
Read MoreSt George City Shock High-Flying United 58 In Round 25 Classic
St George City FA secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Sydney United 58 at Penshurst Park in Round 25 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, with new recruit Lucas Bedleg scoring the decisive goal to deliver a huge three points in the club’s battle away from the relegation zone. The result was even more impressive…
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