Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Sharks 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…
Read MoreRound 19 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The stakes are rising in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition as the second half of the season gathers momentum, with every point proving crucial in a fiercely contested race across the ladder. Manly United v Sydney United 3pm, Friday 12 June – Cromer Park The first game of round 19 takes us to…
Read MoreRound 18 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 18 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 1 v NWS Spirit FC 0 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights Sydney FC edged NWS Spirit 1-0 in a tight, high-intensity contest at Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night,…
Read MoreLate drama as Ilinden punish 10-man City at Landen Stadium
Rockdale Ilinden edged Blacktown City 2–1 in a bruising Round clash at Landen Stadium, with Moudi Najjar and Brendan Cholakian finding the net either side of a Travis Major equaliser, while a late red card proved costly for the home side in a fiery contest on Sunday. Blacktown, deservedly, hit back through Travis Major after…
Read MoreJesic fires Marconi back to the top of the table
Marconi Stallions returned to the top of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW ladder with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Wollongong Wolves at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. An early first-half strike from captain Marko Jesic proved the difference as the Stallions held firm against a determined Wolves fightback to claim all three points.…
Read MoreLate Drama at Penshurst as Olympic Snatch 1-1 Draw
St George City and Sydney Olympic FC shared the points in a dramatic 1-1 draw at Penshurst Park in Round 18 of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, with both sides scoring late in a gripping finish. Yohn Pedersen looked to have secured all three points for the hosts with a brilliant late finish, before Sydney…
Read MoreSharks sink St George FC to climb into the Top 6
Sutherland Sharks have extended their winning streak to three matches, climbing into the NPL Men’s NSW top six for the first time this year after a hard-fought 2-1 derby victory over St George FC extending their winless streak to 12 matches at Barton Park on Saturday evening. A stunning Ryley Hollingdale free-kick and a late…
Read MoreGonzalez Sparks, Ortiz Finishes as APIA Down Manly United
APIA Leichhardt have surged back to the top of the NPL Men’s NSW ladder after a commanding 2-0 round 18 victory over Manly United at Lambert Park, securing back-to-back wins and continuing their strong run against the Northern Beaches outfit on a chilly Saturday evening. Oscar Gonzalez and former Manly attacker Presley Ortiz were the…
Read MoreSD Raiders FC too strong as UNSW fall at Ernie Smith Reserve
SD Raiders FC claimed a strong 2-0 victory over fellow promoted side UNSW FC at Ernie Smith Reserve on Saturday night in a high-tempo, physical contest from the opening whistle. UNSW FC had an early penalty shout for Oliver Puflett, but it was waved away, before the visitors registered the first shot of the match…
Read MoreUnited 58 too strong for Wanderers as title charge continues
Sydney United 58 returned to the winners circle with a 2-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers at Wanderers Football Park on Saturday afternoon. A penalty from Kyle Cimenti and a second-half strike from Carlos De Oliveira secured all three points for the visitors, while the Wanderers were unable to find a way past a resolute…
Read MoreGlasson strikes as Sky Blues hold firm in Spirit thriller
Sydney FC defeated NWS Spirit 1-0 in a tense, high-quality NPL Men’s NSW clash at Ilinden Sports Centre on Friday night, where the Sky Blues produced a resilient response to last week’s heavy defeat, holding off a relentless Spirit side in a match full of intensity, drama, and fine margins. The opening exchanges were physical…
Read MoreRound 18 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
Following a blistering Round 17, the NPL Men’s NSW competition is set to light up another weekend with a stacked fixture list filled with goals, drama, and high-stakes football across the board. With ladder positions tightening, finals races heating up, and relegation battles intensifying, every match this weekend carries major implications. Sydney FC vs NWS…
Read MoreRound 17 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 17 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 0 v Western Sydney Wanderers 6 @ Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights Awan Lual produced a sensational four-goal performance as Western Sydney Wanderers dismantled Sydney FC 6-0 in a dominant…
Read MoreSutherland Sharks topple Sydney United 58 in big away win
The Sutherland Sharks have claimed a massive scalp, making it two wins on the bounce after defeating former NPL Men’s NSW table toppers Sydney United 58 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at Sydney United Sports Centre. Despite the venue being regarded as a fortress, it was no match for Dutch defender Thijs Van Amerongen, who produced…
Read MoreMarconi and Rockdale share spoils in Match of the Round thriller
Marconi Stallions and Rockdale Ilinden played out a 1-1 draw in the NPL Men’s NSW Round 17 Match-of-the-Round on a cold night at The Palace on Saturday night. A first half goal on the stroke of half-time to Moudi Najjar put Rockdale Ilinden ahead, before Jack Armson equalised in the second half for Marconi to…
Read MoreOrtiz delivers stoppage-time winner as APIA edge Spirit 2-1
An icy Saturday evening at Christie Park saw NWS Spirit FC fall to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against a clinical APIA Leichhardt FC in an absorbing Round 17 encounter. Despite the home side producing large periods of dominant football and looking the more dangerous outfit for significant stretches, it was APIA who demonstrated the ruthless…
Read MoreCity edge derby as Tatafu strike sinks St George FC
St George City FA have taken the spoils in the St George Derby, defeating St George FC 1-0 at Barton Park on a chilly Saturday night. St George City FA started brightly, applying early pressure and forcing St George FC deep into their own half for long stretches of the opening stages. City goalkeeper Jack…
Read MoreManly United and Blacktown City share spoils in tense Cromer Park stalemate
Manly United and Blacktown City have battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Cromer Park, a result which does neither side’s current league position any favours. In a tight contest defined by defensive resilience, neither side was able to break the deadlock as they both remain entrenched in a battle to avoid relegation. Manly United…
Read MoreUNSW FC hold firm to hand Wolves first defeat since February
UNSW FC brought the Wollongong Wolves’ remarkable 12-match unbeaten run to an end with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at The Village Green on Saturday afternoon. Jack Fulton’s second-half penalty proved the difference in a fiercely contested encounter as UNSW FC maintained their unbeaten record on home soil. UNSW FC entered the match in strong form,…
Read MoreWanderers hit six in Sydney FC demolition
Western Sydney Wanderers produced a ruthless attacking display to dismantle their bitter rivals Sydney FC 6-0 at Ilinden Sports Centre, with Awan Lual delivering a stunning four-goal masterclass in a one-sided NPL Men’s NSW clash on Friday night. NPL Men’s NSW’s young guns went head-to-head at Ilinden Sports Centre as Sydney FC faced Western Sydney…
Read MoreRound 17 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
There are massive games all across the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition in round 17, from derbies to finals and relegation battle classics. Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers 7:30pm, Friday 29 May – Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre The action kicks off on Friday night with none other than a Sydney Derby at Ilinden…
Read MoreRound 16 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 16 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sutherland Sharks 1 v NWS Spirit FC 0 @ Seymour Shaw – Full Match Report and Highlights The Sutherland Sharks claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over NWS Spirit FC at Seymour Shaw Park in testing, rain-affected…
Read MoreStallions denied late as APIA fight back in derby classic
APIA Leichhardt and Marconi Stallions have once again delivered a Derby d’Italia classic, sharing the spoils in a gripping 1-1 draw at Lambert Park that had drama, tension and moments of real quality from start to finish. In a contest where neither side was willing to blink, it took a stunning late equaliser to split…
Read MoreSt George FC continue to slide as Wolves howl in Sunday celebrations
The Wollongong Wolves continued their red-hot form with a commanding 2-0 win over St George FC on Sunday afternoon at Macedonia Park, extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches and continuing the misery for St George who suffered their tenth straight defeat. Strikes from Alex Masciovecchio and Sebastian Hernandez secured the victory for the Wolves…
Read MoreOno and Kimura Strike as Manly United Edge St George City in Thriller
Manly United FC claimed a tight 2-1 victory over St George City in Round 16 of NPL Men’s NSW at Penshurst Park, with both sides battling in a closely contested encounter that remained in the balance until stoppage time. Goals from Kakeru Ono and substitute Ayumu Kimura secured the win for the visitors, while St…
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