Round 12 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 12 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition features some important games which might help to shake up the ladder.
It is a Super Sunday with all six games to be played and headlined by the Match of the Round ‘Battle of the Lions’ between Bankstown City Lions FC and Inter Lions FC.
Let’s get onto the preview.
Match of the Round: Bankstown City Lions FC vs Inter Lions FC, Sunday 18 May, 5pm, Jensen Park
Bankstown City Lions FC host Inter Lions FC down at Jensen Park in their game on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions produced a comfortable display to win 3-0 against Camden Tigers FC at Ron Dine Reserve.
Krystallia Kallidakis fired home a brace in the result and her work upfront will be key for the Lions again.
Custodian Jasmin Lawler secured her fourth clean sheet of the season and is eyeing off another one this weekend.
Inter Lions FC went down swinging against Marconi Stallions FC in their 2-1 loss last weekend.
Kiara Coscia returned to the scoresheet and the striker’s pace is vital to Inter Lions FC attack going forward.
Captain Zoe Katsionis shined last time in front of our cameras and the midfield is primed for another big performance on Sunday.
This game will be streamed LIVE on the Football NSW YouTube channel with the experienced Dave McDonald behind the microphone.
St George FC vs SD Raiders FC, Sunday 18 May, 4:30pm, Barton Park
St George FC welcome SD Raiders FC to Barton Park for their game on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints found their rhythm in a 5-0 win against Blacktown Spartans FC at Barton Park last Sunday.
Danielle Rutstein has seven goals thus far this campaign and has been a valuable signing for Mark Greenfield’s side.
The Saints have punch from their bench this season with Morgan Maxwell and Genevieve Russo both goal scoring substitutes.
SD Raiders FC were 4-1 winners against Blacktown Spartans FC at Ernie Smith Reserve last weekend.
Abigail Boag scored the opener for SD Raiders FC and she has a knack for finding the back of the net often.
This game is a replay of the 2024 semi-final which SD Raiders FC lost in a shootout so they might be looking for a measure of revenge.
Blacktown Spartans FC vs Camden Tigers FC, Sunday 18 May, 5pm, Blacktown Football Park
Blacktown Spartans FC hosts Camden Tigers FC down at Blacktown Football Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Spartans were beaten 5-0 by a rampant St George FC in their travels to Barton Park last weekend.
Lauren Wickremeratne came off the bench for her first appearance since Round 2 and hopefully might give the Spartans some further attack going forward.
The Spartans might have shipped five goals but their defence remained tight and has been their strength this season.
Camden Tigers FC lost 3-0 to Bankstown City Lions FC in their game at Ron Dine Reserve last Sunday.
Youngster Maya Miller has cemented herself in the Tigers side after moving from Bankstown City Lions last season.
Keeper Samantha Fulwood has appeared in almost every game for the Tigers and will look to make some big saves on Sunday to secure a first clean sheet.
Marconi Stallions FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, Sunday 18 May, 5pm, Marconi Stadium
Marconi Stallions FC face off against Central Coast Mariners FC at Marconi Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Stallions bounced back with a crucial 2-1 win against a dogged Inter Lions FC side last weekend.
Midfielder Angelina Graiche was the hero in the result and she hopes to provide a similar impact on Sunday.
Their win combined with other results have left them just two points off the lead, so three points on Sunday might vault them to the top.
Central Coast Mariners FC were 2-1 winners themselves against Hills United FC in the Match of the Round.
Peyton Scollay had a brace in the win which takes her to eight goals for the campaign which leads the yellow-and-navy through 11 games.
Teagan Jones and Jordyn Drysdale did a good job shutting down the Hills United FC attack and have another big job on their hands against the Stallions.
Blacktown City FC vs Sutherland Strikers FC, Sunday 18 May, 5pm, Landen Stadium
Blacktown City FC take on Sutherland Strikers FC in their game at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts held their own for a while before falling to a 4-1 defeat to high flying SD Raiders FC last weekend.
Captain Paris Kambouris made her return to the field after being out since Round 6 which will give Blacktown City FC a boost.
Rhea D’Mello equalised in the first half with her striker and the defender can pop up with some important goals for the hosts.
Sutherland Strikers FC earned a point in a feisty 1-1 draw against South Coast Flame FC on home turf.
Dianne Wilson was the goal scorer in the stalemate and she has been a consistent performer for the Strikers in 2025.
Alongside her, Kiera Moukatas and Elka Coombes will be key contributors for the visitors on Sunday.
Nepean FC vs Hills United FC, Sunday 18 May, 5pm, Cook Park
Nepean FC hosts Hills United FC in an intriguing game down at Cook Park on Sunday afternoon.
Nepean FC head into this game refreshed after they had the bye in Round 11 after progressing in the Sapphire Cup mid-week.
While they had the week off, Nepean FC did beat Blacktown Spartans FC 1-0 in the Sapphire Cup to set up a fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
Forward Paris Staal was a goal scorer in their last League One Women’s game and she is hungry to make it back-to-back games with goals.
Hills United FC suffered their first loss of the season in a 2-1 result against Central Coast Mariners FC.
Despite the loss, Elin Rosenberg Cemazar found the back of the net again and looks to add to her tally on Sunday.
Winger Rachel Glendenning put in a tireless shift in the contest and she will be ready to motor again this weekend.
South Coast Flame FC have the bye
By Justin Davies (@JUstDavies90)
