Round 24 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 24 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition might be the biggest weekend of the season with the chance to crown our Premier.
There are six games set up for action with teams fighting for table positions.
The Match of the Round sees leaders Hills United FC host the in form Central Coast Mariners FC.
Let’s get onto the preview!
Match of the Round: Hills United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, Sunday 10 August, 5:30pm, Valentine Sports Park
Hills United FC host Central Coast Mariners FC down at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday evening.
They conceded the first goal before earning a 3-1 win against Bankstown City Lions FC at Jensen Park.
Sharpshooter Jess Wootton tallied twice in the result taking her to 17 goals for the season and hungry for more.
Behind her, Helena Berridge has done sterling work in defence for Hills United FC and has a big task on Sunday against a potent Mariners attack.
If Hills United FC can take three points from this game, it takes them within touching distance of the Premiership.
Central Coast Mariners FC were 5-1 winners against Blacktown Spartans FC down at Blacktown Football Park on Sunday.
Matilda Gallagher scored twice in the win and she has been a handy option for coach Greg Hartge this season.
Custodian Kyara O’Brien has been a star this season and she might be called upon for some key saves in this contest.
This is a match-up between two of the form sides in the League One Women’s competition and has plenty on the line including top four and title ambitions.
It will be LIVE streamed on the Football NSW YouTube channel and Matt ‘Duckman’ Austin will be behind the microphone for this huge clash.
South Coast Flame FC vs Sutherland Strikers FC, Saturday 9 August, 7:15pm, Sir Ian McLennan Oval
South Coast Flame FC kick off the weekend against Sutherland Strikers FC at Sir Ian McLennan Oval on Saturday night.
The Flame battled back for a 2-2 draw against St George FC in the Match of the Round last weekend.
Winger Abbey Crapp was a nuisance all evening and her pace might be important for the Flame in this game.
Since her first start in Round 15, Chrystal Duggan has fit into the Flame attack perfectly and offers them another option up top.
Sutherland Strikers FC had the weekend off after their clash against Inter Lions FC was moved to mid-week.
Kirsty Fenton will control the pace for the Strikers from the backline and help push them forward for goals.
Another astute signing, former Raven Kimberley Davey gives the youthful side some much needed steel.
Bankstown City Lions FC vs Camden Tigers FC, Sunday 10 August, 5pm, Jensen Park
Bankstown City Lions FC take on Camden Tigers FC in their clash at Jensen Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions clawed ahead before falling 3-1 to Hills United FC in their game at Jensen Park last weekend.
Midfielder Yasmene Placer scored from a set piece against the leaders and it will be a big avenue for the hosts in this game.
Kahtia Bedano has appeared in a majority of the games for Bankstown City Lions FC this season and adapted to her role in the backline well.
Camden Tigers FC fell victim to the wild weather in Sydney last weekend and their game against Nepean FC was washed out.
That makes it a fortnight since their last game, so the Tigers will be ready to get on the pitch for this game.
Charlotte Wilson will miss the game after her red card back in Round 21 against Sutherland Strikers FC.
Inter Lions FC vs Marconi Stallions FC, Sunday 10 August, 5pm, Majors Bay Reserve
Inter Lions FC take on high flying Marconi Stallions FC down at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions had their clash against Sutherland Strikers FC moved to mid-week due to the wet weather in Sydney.
Heba El Saddik came off a strong futsal season and has brought that form into her work for Inter Lions FC in 2025.
It has been a up and down first season in charge for Lions coach John Di Biase but he hopes to finish the maiden voyage on a high.
Marconi Stallions FC played out a 0-0 draw against fellow contenders SD Raiders FC at Ernie Smith Reserve.
Michaela Rattos played her first game for the Stallions in Round 16 and she has integrated to the line-up seamlessly and lift them towards finals.
Up front, Tsoler Nazarian is leading the way for goals and the striker is quickly making a name for herself as a top talent.
Blacktown City FC vs SD Raiders FC, Sunday 10 August, 5pm, Landen Stadium
Blacktown City FC take on SD Raiders FC in their contest down at Landen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts will be refreshed after having the bye in Round 23 of the League One Women’s competition.
Coach Michael Hawthorne was disappointed in their effort last time out and hopes for a response against SD Raiders FC.
Hoping to lead that response is captain Paris Kambouris as Blacktown City FC look to play spoiler in the final month.
SD Raiders FC had a 0-0 draw against Marconi Stallions FC in their south-west derby at Ernie Smith Reserve.
Goal keeper Natasha Pentecost is a constant presence at SD Raiders FC and showed off her value again with key saves in the stalemate.
Rojin Polat joined the team mid-season and brings some extra sharpness to the SD Raiders FC attack in their chase for a top two finish.
Blacktown Spartans FC vs St George FC, Sunday 10 August, 5pm, Blacktown Football Park
Blacktown Spartans FC face off against St George FC at Blacktown Football Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Spartans fought hard in their 5-1 loss to Central Coast Mariners FC on their home turf last weekend.
Former Ranger Paris Vinuya has been a bright spark for the Spartans this season and she will be keen to find the back of the net.
Doveinah Vine has made her return from the bench in the last month and gives coach Lachlan Raymond an option late in games.
St George FC were held to a 2-2 draw against fellow finals hopefuls South Coast Flame FC at 5sports.
Jaslyn Moore brought energy upfront for St George FC and the wide player will be ready for action again in this clash.
The Saints finals hopes hang by a thread and coach Mark Greenfield hopes they can be clinical in front of goal on Sunday.
Nepean FC have the bye
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
