Round 22 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 22 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition headlines an important week in the season as the top six all duke it out for points to make their case for a spot in the final four.
The Match of the Round sees league leaders Hills United FC take on Sutherland Strikers FC at Valentine Sports Park.
Let’s get onto the preview!
Match of the Round: Hills United FC vs Sutherland Strikers FC, Sunday 27 July, 5:30pm, Valentine Sports Park
Hills United FC hosts Sutherland Strikers FC in their game at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday evening.
The league leaders won 4-0 against Blacktown Spartans FC in their contest played at Blacktown Football Park.
Monique Holder showed off her skill from the dead ball with two free-kick goals and if the hosts get any fouls in scoring range, she might step forward.
Coach Alan Tasses has done some rotating of his squad in recent weeks to keep his side fresh for the huge final month of the season.
Sutherland Strikers FC picked up a big 3-1 win against Camden Tigers FC at Ron Dine Reserve last Sunday.
Kirsty Fenton led the way for the Strikers with a brace and the A-Leagues star will be a key cog for them again on Sunday.
Alongside her, Lucy Johnson has shown her ability to find the back of the net with four goals since she joined mid-season.
This game will be streamed LIVE on the Football NSW YouTube channel with the ‘Filipino Flyer’ Eric Subijano behind the microphone.
South Coast Flame FC vs Blacktown Spartans FC, Saturday 26 July, 3pm, Sir Ian McLennan Oval
South Coast Flame FC kick off the round against Blacktown Spartans FC at Sir Ian McLennan Oval on Saturday afternoon.
The Flame were beaten 4-2 in last weekend’s Match of the Round against fellow finals contenders Marconi Stallions FC.
Coach Daniel Naumovski will want his side to be more clinical in front of goal to avoid a repeat of last weekend.
Abbey Crapp was on the mark early in the game and she alongside Emily Kostovski will push the Flame forward.
Blacktown Spartans FC lost 4-0 to league leaders Hills United FC in their game at Blacktown Football Park.
Despite the loss, custodian Ella Stewart made some key saves against the potent Hills United FC attack and she will be needed again on Sunday.
Up front, Danielle Keller and Rebeca Barreto Rodrigues will look to find the back of the net and cause an upset.
Marconi Stallions FC vs Bankstown City Lions FC, Sunday 27 July, 5pm, Marconi Stadium #2
Marconi Stallions FC take on Bankstown City Lions FC at Marconi Stadium #2 on Sunday afternoon.
The Stallions secured a huge 4-2 win in their Match of the Round against South Coast Flame FC last weekend.
Tsoler Nazarian tallied a hat-trick in the result and she has brought a spark to the Stallions side since her introduction.
She came on at half-time but Helena Daniele threw herself into the action helping Marconi Stallions FC to a big win.
Bankstown City Lions FC were 2-0 winners against Blacktown City FC at Jensen Park last weekend.
Joey Lu made her First Grade starting debut last weekend and she will be keen for to repeat the dose on Sunday.
Captain Stephanie Ambrose is the bellwether for the Lions side and leads them around the park with aplomb.
Blacktown City FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, Sunday 27 July, 5pm, Landen Stadium
Blacktown City FC take on Central Coast Mariners FC down at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts were beaten 2-0 in their fixture against Bankstown City Lions FC at Jensen Park last weekend.
Jessica Anand is keen to bomb forward from her defensive position and even has an injury time goal so she will be hungry for more on Sunday.
Blacktown City FC hope to replicate their first half work against Bankstown City Lions FC and get something from this contest.
Central Coast Mariners FC had the bye in Round 21 which allowed them to freshen up before their pair of games this week.
There has been some changes in the Mariners line-up but Matilda Gallagher has been a bright spot for the side.
Ruth Hoise has cemented her spot in the yellow-and-navy side since her first start in Round 10 and looks for another big performance.
Nepean FC vs SD Raiders FC, Sunday 27 July, 5pm, Cook Park
Nepean FC face off against SD Raiders FC in their game down at Cook Park on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts were beaten 8-0 against a rampant St George FC side at Barton Park last Sunday afternoon.
It has been a tough season for Nepean FC and they hope to finish off the last month with some positive results.
Keira Geoghegan has appeared in almost every game for Nepean FC which is a testament to her hard work in the youth side.
SD Raiders FC were pegged back in a 1-1 draw against Inter Lions FC at Majors Bay Reserve to kick off Round 21.
A goal from the dependable Jessica Neville put them ahead which was due reward for a mainstay in the SD Raiders FC line-up.
Abuk Nyor has been a super sub for SD Raiders FC and if they need a goal late she might be the person to grab it.
Inter Lions FC vs St George FC, Sunday 27 July, 5pm, Majors Bay Reserve
Inter Lions FC welcome St George FC down to Majors Baj Reserve for their game on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions struck in the second half to earn a 1-1 draw against SD Raiders FC at Ernie Smith Reserve last weekend.
It was a stunning goal from Hannah Charak which earnt the draw and she has magic in her locker and needs to be marked on Sunday.
Mia Micalizzi has been a consistent presence for Inter Lions FC in 2025 and she will be motoring through midfield again.
St George FC had a big 8-0 win against Nepean FC in their clash at Barton Park last Sunday afternoon.
Winger Abbey-Rose Cryer scored a double in the result and she will be buzzing up and down the flanks all game.
This might be a pivotal week for the Saints who have their catch-up against SD Raiders FC on Tuesday night and could move back into the top four with six points.
Camden Tigers FC have the bye
Mid-week Catch-Ups:
It is a big mid-week for the sides placed between 2nd and 6th in the League One Women’s competition with three catch-up games. Tuesday night is the headline act with St George FC looking to get back into the top four against SD Raiders FC at Barton Park.
Wednesday night has the other two games: Central Coast Mariners FC and South Coast Flame FC take part in the distance derby at Central Coast Regional Sporting and Reaction Complex while Nepean FC hosts Marconi Stallions FC at Cook Park.
By Justin Davies(@JustDavies90)
