Round 15 Review – League One Women’s
Round 15 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was an action-packed weekend, with teams beginning to make their push toward the finals.
There were six games to unpack from another Super Sunday of action. Our Match of the Round saw Blacktown Spartans FC and South Coast Flame FC go head-to-head.
Let’s get into the review!
Match of the Round: Blacktown Spartans FC 2 defeated South Coast Flame FC 1
Blacktown Spartans FC won 2-1 against South Coast Flame FC at Blacktown Football Park on Sunday evening.
The hosts were stunned early but responded strongly, with Gemma Woolley equalising in the 34th minute before a stunning goal from Kitwarla Mkali right after half-time secured the win.
For the Flame, it will be disappointing to drop points after a fast start. Chrystal Duggan made it 1-0 in the 2nd minute before they were pegged back. Their best chances in the second half fell to Shaylee Meehan and substitute Bessie Riethmuller.
South Coast Flame FC stunned the hosts early. Chrystal Duggan pounced on a loose ball and caught Spartans keeper Alexis Tan off her line to make it 1-0 in the 2nd minute.
The Flame maintained their fast start, with Shaylee Meehan heading wide before Emily Kostovski also created an effort that went off target.
The Spartans slowly began to find their rhythm, mainly through Rita Boateng, who had a tame shot straight at Flame custodian Sophie Emery.
Blacktown Spartans FC made it 1-1 in the 34th minute. A well-weighted ball found Gemma Woolley, who fired home confidently.
The Flame tried to restore their lead before the break, with Molly Lawless forcing a save from Tan after a strong effort.
The Spartans made a half-time change, bringing on Milena Visser, who was immediately involved, finding Woolley who fired straight at goal.
The hosts completed the turnaround in the 47th minute. A corner fell to Kitwarla Mkali, who floated her effort into the top corner to make it 2-1.
Meehan continued to push for the Flame, driving through the Spartans defence but unable to create a clear chance.
Spartans pushed forward looking for a third, with Sheiden Jabour firing an effort straight at Emery from the edge of the box.
Woolley had a chance to finish the game after dispossessing the Flame defence but dragged her effort wide.
Substitute Tsoler Nazarian also went close, firing just past the right post.
Blacktown Spartans FC saw out the final stages professionally to secure a valuable three points and move closer to the top four.
MATCH STATS
Blacktown Spartans FC 2 (Woolley ’34 ’47)
South Coast Flame FC 1 (Duggan ‘2)
Sunday 7 June 2026
Blacktown Football Park
Referee: Felix Atkin Bolton
Assistant Referees: Luke Calder & Grace Williams
Blacktown Spartans FC: 1. Alexis Tan, 2. Ella Morris, 4. Peyton Crye, 7. Rita Boateng (19. Milena Visser ’45), 8. Holly Pender, 9. Gemma Woolley (36. Tsoler Nazarian ’87), 11. Alannah Putica (17. Makayla Crouch ’75), 13. Sheiden Jabour, 16. Deana Caronna, 20. Kitwarla Mkali, 25. Maja Prostan (6. Helena Daniele ’45)
Unused subs: 25. Elizabeth Ha, 40. Amelia Shepard
Yellow cards: Caronna’67 Jabour ‘84
Red cards: nil
South Coast Flame FC: 1. Sophie Emery, 2. Chrystal Duggan (Cristina Barazza ’69), 4. Alexis Malizis, 6. Abigail Jordan (5. Ruby Blanch ’64), 7. Shaylee Meehan (33. Bessie Riethmuller ’63), 9. Molly Lawless, 11. Emily Kostovski (12. Sariah Wilson ’63), 13. Jessie Abbott (8. Lara Dipple ’63), 15. Abbey Crapp, 16. Amanda Radmilo, 20. Amie Mastop
Unused subs: 21. Stacey Ellis
Yellow cards: nil
Red cards: nil
St George FC 4 defeated Central Coast Mariners FC 2
St George FC won 4-2 against Central Coast Mariners FC at Barton Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Saints continued their strong recent form and march up the League One Women’s ladder. Janan Codmani made it 1-0 in the 26th minute, before an own goal in the 37th minute gave the hosts a 2-0 lead at half-time, despite some excellent saves from Mariners goalkeeper Kyara O’Brien.
Central Coast Mariners FC came out firing in the second half and fought their way back into the contest. Matilda Gallagher made it 2-1 in the 63rd minute, before Zoe Daly levelled in the 66th minute.
St George FC responded quickly, with Jordan Baker restoring the lead in the 68th minute to make it 3-2. Kyla Vanderlaan sealed the win with a well-taken goal in the 85th minute to make it 4-2.
Nepean FC 1 defeated Blacktown City FC 0
Nepean FC won 1-0 against Blacktown City FC at Jamison Park Field #1 on Sunday night.
This result makes it back-to-back wins for Nepean FC, who remain firmly in the hunt for the top four. They were made to work hard by a Blacktown City side that held them to 0-0 at half-time.
Nepean FC broke through in the 47th minute, with Ruth Wigley bundling the ball home for her maiden goal of the season. The hosts held off a fast-finishing Blacktown City side to secure their seventh win of the season.
Camden Tigers FC 1 defeated Inter Lions FC 0
Camden Tigers FC won 1-0 against Inter Lions FC at Ron Dine Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers picked up only their second win of the League One Women’s season and snapped Inter Lions FC’s recent good run of form. It was a tense and physical contest, with neither side breaking through in the first half.
Inter Lions FC threw everything forward in search of a goal but were denied by Camden goalkeeper Samantha Fulwood. Camden eventually scored the decisive goal in the 69th minute through Charlotte Greaney to secure a 1-0 win.
Marconi Stallions FC 2 defeated Sutherland Strikers FC 1
Marconi Stallions FC won 2-1 against Sutherland Strikers FC at Marconi Stadium #2 on Sunday afternoon.
The result moves the Stallions level on points with SD Raiders FC at the top of the League One Women’s ladder and continues their impressive unbeaten run. The first half was evenly contested and finished 0-0.
The Stallions broke the deadlock in the 71st minute through Jasmyn Windor. The Strikers pushed hard and found a dramatic equaliser in the 93rd minute through Amy Takitani.
However, the Stallions had one final moment, with substitute Michaela Rattos scoring a 94th-minute winner to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory ahead of a huge clash with SD Raiders FC next weekend.
Bankstown City Lions FC 0 lost to Newcastle Jets FC 3
Newcastle Jets FC were 3-0 winners over Bankstown City Lions FC at Jensen Park on Sunday night.
The Jets arrested their slide in comfortable fashion on a cold night in south-west Sydney. Mackenzie Preston-Poole gave them the perfect start in the 4th minute, with the visitors leading 1-0 at half-time.
The Jets pushed on in the second half to consolidate their top-four position. Lilia Rae made it 2-0 in the 55th minute, before substitute Abi Paterson added a third in the 72nd minute to complete the 3-0 win.
SD Raiders FC had the bye
By Justin Davies
