Round 4 Preview – League Two Men’s
Three days of action sees every side look to round out the first month of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s competition on a high.
The Match of the Round this week sees Hawkesbury City FC look to continue their perfect start to the season at home to South Coast Flame FC.
Friday, 27th February 2026
Match of the Round: Hawkesbury City FC vs South Coast Flame FC
8:00pm – David Bertenshaw Field
Last season: South Coast Flame FC 4-4 Hawkesbury City FC, Hawkesbury City FC 4-2 South Coast Flame FC
A clash which always produces plenty of action sees Hawkesbury City FC look to win a third-straight match to start the season at home to South Coast Flame FC.
Last season, there were 14 goals scored between the two sides, a 4-4 draw preceding a 4-2 Hawks win.
Hawkesbury had a bye in Round 3 and will be confident ahead of this match, coming off back-to-back away wins.
Vincent Dermilio has scored in both of the Hawks matches to start the season and will hope to continue that streak.
Expect the Hawks to take the match to the Flame at home as they look to pick up a big scalp early in the season.
South Coast Flame, meanwhile, recorded back-to-back wins and clean sheets following their 3-0 home win over Dunbar Rovers FC last week and will hope to continue on that way.
The Flame will hope to take the match to the Hawks early, also playing with high tempo.
Expect the Flame to defend stoutly, especially away from home, as they look to utilise their pace and skill to take down the Hawks.
With two teams in early season form facing each other, a tight battle can be expected.
Central Coast United FC vs Parramatta FC
8:00pm – Pluim Park
Last season: Central Coast United FC 1-2 Parramatta FC, Parramatta FC 1-1 Central Coast United FC
Central Coast United FC and Parramatta FC will both hope to grab the three points when they face off.
Last season, Parramatta earned a 2-1 away win over Central Coast before a late goal in the reverse fixture helped the Pirates earn a draw.
Central Coast had their match against Mounties Wanderers FC abandoned at half-time last week due to inclement weather and will hope to return with a win at home.
The hosts will hope to remain unbeaten to start the season with plenty of players aiming to prove themselves.
Expect Central Coast to fight hard as they look to take down the Eagles.
Parramatta, meanwhile, held on for a 2-1 home win over Sydney University SFC last week and will hope to win back-to-back matches.
Expect Parramatta to look to attack strongly as they make the trip up the coast.
Mounties Wanderers FC vs Fraser Park FC
8:00pm – Cook Park (Mt Pritchard)
These two teams did not meet last season.
Mounties Wanderers FC will look to continue their perfect start to the season when they host a form team in Fraser Park FC.
Mounties had their match against Central Coast United FC abandoned at half-time last week, up 2-0, and will hope to bring that momentum into this match.
Expect Mounties to continue to show their attacking flair, having scored nine goals across two and a half matches.
Fraser Park, meanwhile, earned a 1-1 draw away to Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC last week and face a second former League One Men’s side in two weeks.
Expect Fraser Park to play without fear as they look to take down Mounties away from home.
Saturday, 28th February 2026
Bankstown United FC vs Camden Tigers FC
5:00pm – Padstow Park
Last season: Camden Tigers FC 1-5 Bankstown United FC, Bankstown United FC 2-2 Camden Tigers FC
Two teams coming off tough results will hope for a positive response.
Bankstown lost a second-straight match 2-1 and will hope to cut out mistakes and be clinical up front.
Camden gave up the lead twice last week and will hope to turn their attacking pressure into more goals and a win.
Gladesville Ryde Magic vs Inner West Hawks FC
5:30pm – Christie Park
Last season: Gladesville Ryde Magic 2-0 Inner West Hawks FC, Inner West Hawks FC 0-1 Gladesville Ryde Magic
Two teams with contrasting starts face off at Christie Park.
Gladesville came from behind twice to win 4-2 last week and will look to continue their momentum.
Inner West Hawks earned their first point of the season last week and will look to build on that.
Dunbar Rovers FC vs Nepean FC
7:00pm – Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre
Last season: Nepean FC 1-4 Dunbar Rovers FC, Dunbar Rovers FC 1-1 Nepean FC
Dunbar Rovers FC and Nepean FC will both look to secure a big result.
Nepean have started the season with three wins from three and will aim to make it four straight victories.
Expect a high-energy contest as both sides chase the win.
Sunday, 1st March 2026
Granville Rage vs Sydney University SFC
7:00pm – Garside Park
Last season: Granville Rage 3-1 Sydney University SFC, Sydney University SFC 1-3 Granville Rage
The final match of Round 4 sees Granville Rage and Sydney University SFC meet at Garside Park.
Granville will look to end the first month strongly, while University aim to turn their season around.
With both sides eager to finish February on a high, expect an energetic encounter.
Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC have a bye in Round 4.
By Football NSW League Two Men’s Reporter, Dylan Costa
