Round 13 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 13 in the Football NSW League One Womens marks the halfway mark of the competition as teams start to make their run towards the finals.
We have seven fantastic football games to enjoy on Sunday afternoon headlined by Nepean FC vs Camden Tigers in the Match of the Round.
Let’s get onto the preview.
Match of the Round: Nepean FC vs Camden Tigers, Sunday 4 June, 3pm, Cook Park
Our Match of the Round sees Nepean FC host Camden Tigers down at Cook Park on Sunday afternoon.
Nepean FC picked up a vital point in their draw against the high-flying Hills United FC away from home last weekend.
They have steadied the ship after a tough few weeks and they will hope to be more clinical in front of goal on Sunday afternoon.
Camden Tigers gave St George FC an early fright before they were beaten in their game at Ron Dine Reserve last weekend.
The Tigers have had a rough first half of the season but can finish it on a high with a result in front of the cameras in the Match of the Round.
This game will be streamed live on NPL.TV on Sunday afternoon with Dominic Criniti behind the microphone for this clash.
St George FC vs Marconi Stallions, Sunday 4 June, 3pm, Ilinden Sports Centre
St George FC take on Marconi Stallions in an important game to be played at Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints are marching towards the top four after their huge win over Camden Tigers in their game last weekend in Camden.
In recent weeks, Jordan Baker has found her scoring form and her combination with Morgan Maxwell is vital for the Saints success.
Mark Greenfield has the side firing on all cylinders with five straight wins and aiming to make it six back at home on the weekend.
Marconi Stallions battled hard in their loss to UNSW FC in their Match of the Round last Sunday night at Village Green.
The Stallions will be boosted by a few key returns while they will be missing one of their key defenders in Samantha Huynh after her red card in the UNSW FC loss.
Striker Julia Figueira got the Stallions goal which made it four goals for the season and she will look to add to her tally in Rockdale.
Central Coast Mariners vs South Coast Flame FC, Sunday 4 June, 3pm, Pluim Park
Second place Central Coast Mariners welcome South Coast Flame FC to Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Mariners were forced to dig deep in their comeback win over Sutherland Shire FA to keep pace with leaders UNSW FC.
Kaitlin Murphy scored the winner for the yellow-and-navy and has been a consistent performer for them for the last few seasons.
Their attack has been in good form in recent weeks and have scored 21 goals in the last month and look to further furnish their goal difference on Sunday.
South Coast Flame FC were beaten in their game against Mt Druitt Town Rangers in their home game last Saturday night.
The Flame have enjoyed a superb first half of the League One Womens season and sit in fifth position ready to make their run to the finals in the next few weeks.
Bronte Trew made her return to the side last week and their top goal scorer will be important to causing the upset over the Mariners on the coast.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers vs Hills United FC, Sunday 4 June, 3pm, Popondetta Park
Surging Mt Druitt Town Rangers host Hills United FC in their game at Popondetta Park on Sunday afternoon.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers made it six games unbeaten after their Saturday night win over South Coast Flame FC.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this week after Mt Druitt Town Rangers won 3-0 on Tuesday night in the Sapphire Cup.
Neil Ross has the side firing on all cylinders and they will be confident in getting the win and moving into the top four.
Hills United FC were left frustrated in their draw against their bogey team Nepean FC in their game at Bella Vista Public School last weekend.
Since scoring seven against South East Phoenix FC, Hills United FC has scored three goals in three weeks and their potent attack will want to fire again.
Up top, Isabella Sciberras has been the highlight for Hills United FC this season. She has twelve goals already this season and be looking for more on Sunday afternoon.
SD Raiders FC vs Sutherland Shire FA, Sunday 4 June, 3:15pm, Ernie Smith Reserve
SD Raiders FC face off against Sutherland Shire FA at Ernie Smith Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts have been in a tough run of form after their loss to South East Phoenix FC in Nowra last weekend.
The young side will relish being back at home and hoping it might help them cause an upset against Sutherland Shire FA.
Sutherland Shire FA come off a loss themselves to Central Coast Mariners in their travels to Pluim Park last weekend.
They held a half-time lead over the Mariners thanks to Violet Keelan and the goal machine will be keen to be on the scoresheet again.
It has been a good first half of the season for Sutherland Shire FA and they will look to end it in a positive manner on Sunday afternoon.
South East Phoenix FC vs Inter Lions, Sunday 4 June, 3:15pm, South Nowra Football Complex
South East Phoenix FC welcome Inter Lions to South Nowra Football Complex for their game on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts broke their duck with their home win over SD Raiders FC to get within a point of moving off the bottom of the ladder.
It was a win that was built on their defence and they will hope to replicate that effort against the free scoring Inter Lions side.
Beth Tomlinson has popped up with some important goals for South East Phoenix FC and will aim to be on the scoresheet again on Sunday afternoon.
Inter Lions battled hard but fell to a late loss to Blacktown City FC in their game at Majors Bay Reserve last weekend.
It was a positive return for keeper Grace Gilhawley after two months and she will be key to them getting a win down in Nowra.
Blacktown City FC vs UNSW FC, Sunday 4 June, 4pm, Landen Stadium
We finish the round with Blacktown City FC taking on UNSW FC at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Blacktown City FC won a pulsating game with a stoppage time winner against Inter Lions away from home last weekend.
Kiara Rochaix who scored the winner has been Blacktown City FC’s most consistent player and the custodian will be key to their success on the weekend.
Alongside her, Ella Morris and Nicola Ciocca have been solid workers in the midfield and will put in a big shift against the leaders on Sunday.
UNSW FC kept the juggernaut rolling after their Match of the Round success over Marconi Stallions last Sunday night.
Their strike partnership in Amanda Levaskevich and Marcella Santos were lethal in front of goal and showed why they are one of the best combos in League One Womens.
They are helped in midfield through the work of Hayley Marshall and Cassandra Christopher who were energetic in the win on Sunday.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
