Around the Grounds @ Chopin Park

Located in the football heartland of Sydney‘s West, Chopin Park in Plumpton is home to the might of the “red and white” and one of the most traditional clubs in NSW still doing their bit for football namely Polonia FC who play out in the  Blacktown District Soccer Football Association.

The ground has a rich history hosting crowds of thousands in the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s during Polonia’s heyday in the NSW top tier and second tier competitions.

The 1960’s arguably brought Polonia its best results. It commenced as soon as 1960 with the influx of Polish first division stars to the ranks. They included, Józef Gałeczka, who would later represent Poland in many international fixtures, Jerzy Czubała, Stanisław Szklarek and star winger Wilhelm Pilot, all of whom were regular first division players in their native homeland.

That year, the senior team finished the regular season in second position, and then went on to win the Grand Final, defeating Pan Hellenic 2-1 in the decider at Lambert Park.

Currently welcoming the Blacktown District Soccer Football Association and it‘s member clubs on a weekly basis, Chopin Park is a football historians dream.

The facility is situated on the premises of the Polonia Sports Club which houses a function hall, licensed bar and a restaurant specialising in Polish cuisine thanks to its rich Polish culture.

Formed in 1949, the club also showcases the silverware won by the proud outfit with Michael Lodyga running the show with a great board as Club President.

For more information on Polonia FC you can visit the club’s official website on www.poloniafc.club/

Ground Address – Chopin Park – 23 Bungalow Road, Plumpton

PHOTO CREDIT – Sebastian Giunta – SG Photographics