Round 25 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 25 is the penultimate weekend for the Football NSW League One Women’s competition and might be the time where the top four gets locked in.
There are six games to headline a Super Sunday including two top five clashes including the Match of the Round between Central Coast Mariners FC and Marconi Stallions FC.
Let’s get onto the preview!
Match of the Round: Central Coast Mariners FC vs Marconi Stallions FC, Sunday 17 August, 5pm, Pluim Park
Central Coast Mariners FC host Marconi Stallions FC down at Pluim Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Mariners lost 4-2 against Hills United FC in their Match of the Round completed on Tuesday night.
Peyton Scollay helped get the Mariners back in the game with her goal and she wants to add further to her 14 goals for the season.
Captain Jessica Garrett is the heart of the Mariners defence and will aim to repel the potent Stallions attack.
Marconi Stallions FC warmed up for this clash with a 2-1 win against Inter Lions FC at Majors Bay Reserve.
Erinn Cleghorn has tallied in three straight games and the attacker looks to continue her purple patch on the coast.
Winger Laura Malagon Avila brings energy down the flanks as the Stallions look to lock in their finals spot.
This massive clash will be streamed LIVE on the Football NSW YouTube channel with the ‘Voice of Central Coast Football’ Pete Prior behind the microphone.
SD Raiders FC vs St George FC, Sunday 17 August, 3pm, Ernie Smith Reserve
SD Raiders FC face off against St George FC in an important game at Ernie Smith Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts were 5-0 winners against Blacktown City FC in their game at Landen Stadium last weekend.
Taiana Almeida bookended the result with a brace and she will look to spark SD Raiders FC going forward.
Alongside her, Amelia Savetta has contributed some useful goals and gives coach Bojan Radmilo further options headed into the finals.
St George FC had a huge 6-0 win against Blacktown Spartans FC in their travels to Blacktown Football Park.
Golden boot leader Jordan Baker leads the line for St George FC and she will be their main weapon on Sunday.
Sienna Borrill has integrated well into the finals chasing side and has helped to shore up their defence.
This is a huge game in helping to make up the League One Women’s top four and helping St George FC towards a third straight Grand Final appearance.
Sutherland Strikers FC vs Blacktown City FC, Sunday 17 August, 5pm, Harrie Denning Centre
Sutherland Strikers FC take on Blacktown City FC in their game at Harrie Denning Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The Strikers had a 2-1 comeback win to douse South Coast Flame FC’s finals hopes last Saturday night.
Alliyah Yamaguchi kick started the comeback with her goal which is reward for her effort across the 2025 season.
It is a busy week for Sutherland Strikers FC who also have a catch-up game against Inter Lions FC on Friday night.
Blacktown City FC lost 5-0 to SD Raiders FC in their contest played at Landen Stadium last weekend.
Defender Rhea D’Mello pushes forward for Blacktown City FC and can find the back of the net often.
Keeper Amy Harkin has had some highlight reel saves for Blacktown City FC and she hopes to show out again on Sunday.
Inter Lions FC vs Bankstown City Lions FC, Sunday 17 August, 5pm, Majors Bay Reserve
Inter Lions FC face off against Bankstown City Lions FC at Majors Bay Reserve on Sunday evening.
The Lions battled hard in their 2-1 loss to Marconi Stallions FC also played at Majors Bay Reserve.
Attacker Paola Andrea Giraldo Uribe got back on the scoresheet in the result and she has been a key contributor to Inter Lions FC’s improvement in 2025.
Belinda Anderson-Sharp is a constant presence for Inter Lions FC and is rock solid in their backline.
Bankstown City Lions FC left it late to earn a 1-0 win against Camden Tigers FC at Jensen Park last Sunday.
It was a big moment for Hariklia Athanasiou who scored the winner for her maiden goal of the campaign.
Jinneecka Klenka has been a handy pick up for Bankstown City Lions FC since moving from Inter Lions FC.
Camden Tigers FC vs Blacktown Spartans FC, Sunday 17 August, 5pm, Ron Dine Reserve
Camden Tigers FC take on Blacktown Spartans FC in their contest at Ron Dine Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers fell to a late defeat in their 1-0 result against Bankstown City Lions FC away from home.
Chantelle Barnard has been a strong find for Camden Tigers FC in 2025 and looks to add to her six goals for the season.
Youngster Maya Miller is another Tiger with strong form this campaign and has done well in the midfield.
The Tigers also play their washed out fixture against Nepean FC on Thursday in a two-game week for the club.
Blacktown Spartans FC were beaten 6-0 by highflyers St George FC at Blacktown Football Park last weekend.
Lili Rosandic has enjoyed a solid first season at Blacktown Spartans FC and will be a danger from set pieces on Sunday.
It has been an up and down season for Blacktown Spartans FC but coach Lachlan Raymond hopes to end on a high.
Hills United FC vs Nepean FC, Sunday 17 August, 5:30pm, Valentine Sports Park
Hills United FC round off the weekend against Nepean FC down at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday evening.
The league leaders won 4-2 against Central Coast Mariners FC to be crowned the League One Women’s Premiers.
Once again, Bella Donaldson showed off her prowess from the set piece providing an assist for the opener and will be ready for any free-kicks.
Striker Jess Wootton has an eye for goal and she provided the icing on the cake for Hills United FC in their first piece of silverware.
Nepean FC head into this game refreshed after having the bye in Round 23 of the League One Women’s competition.
Paris Staal is the top goal scorer for Nepean FC this season and she hopes to be on target again Sunday night.
Custodian Jasmine Crouch has been the shining light for the visitors this season and might need to produce some big saves again.
South Coast Flame FC have the bye
Match of the Round R24 completed: Hills United FC 4 defeated Central Coast Mariners FC 2
Hills United FC were crowned the FNSW League One Women’s Premiers after a 4-2 win against Central Coast Mariners FC on Tuesday night.
The game resumed in the 59th minute with a Mariners free-kick which Claire Denning flashed wide of the mark.
Central Coast Mariners FC levelled the game in the 62nd minute. Denning created the chance and curved it past the Hills United FC keeper to make it 2-2.
The game took a further twist when Hills United FC striker Isabella Sciberras had to leave the game due to injury which saw Ellen Berios enter the fray.
The Mariners kept pushing to take their first lead. Jessica Garrett wriggled free from a corner and nodded wide.
The decisive goal came in the 82nd minute for the hosts. Substitute Ellen Berios took a superb first touch before firing home for 3-2 and sparking wild celebrations.
Jess Wootton added the icing on the cake for Hills United FC. She pounced on an error from the defence to roll home for 4-2 in the 88th minute.
Hills United FC saw out the rest of the time to become League One Women’s Premiers and see everyone celebrate the side’s first title.
Post match, an overwhelmed Hills United FC coach Alan Tasses reflected on the achievement for the club:
“That is the most chaotic thirty minutes I have experienced. It was 14 years of trying to get us to this position in 30 minutes and the final 10 minutes almost killed me. The girls, the club has been outstanding, they have never wavered in their support. I want to thank Tristan and the club for that and this is a massive achievement for us.” said Tasses.
For Central Coast Mariners FC coach Greg Hartge, He reflected on a rollercoaster game packed into 30 minutes:
“We had a plan to score nice and early. We got the goal and I predicted the scoreline unfortunately for the wrong side. I told the girls that it remains in our hands and we move onto Marconi on Sunday.” said Hartge.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
