Round 25 Preview – League Two Men’s

With the title secured for Mounties Wanderers FC, full attention turns to the battle for promotion, with more than half the competition still in contention for 2^nd ahead of Round 25.

The Match of the Round this week sees yet another important clash in the context of both team’s seasons when Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC hosts Dunbar Rovers FC.

Match of the Round: Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC vs Dunbar Rovers FC

Sunday, 26 July 2026 – 5pm, Bonnyrigg Sports Club

A clash between two former League One Men’s sides looking to return there sees Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC and Dunbar Rovers FC face off in a crucial match.

4^th-placed Bonnyrigg will hope to grab all three points after their draw to the Flame last week, aiming to get revenge over Dunbar for their 1-0 defeat to them in the reverse fixture.

A win for Bonnyrigg could take them up to as high as the all-important 2^nd spot, while a loss could see them drop to as low as 6^th and dent their promotion hopes.

6^th-placed Dunbar come into this match off a strong win and clean sheet against fellow promotion hopefuls in Central Coast United FC last week and will look to extend their six-match unbeaten run.

A win for Dunbar could take them to as high as 3^rd and give their promotion hopes a boost, while a loss could see them drop one spot to 7^th and dent their promotion chances.

With only six rounds left, every win is crucial for those teams in contention for 2^nd and with both of these sides in the hunt, neither side will give up this match easily.

Fraser Park FC vs Gladesville Ryde Magic

Friday, 24 July 2026 – 8pm, Fraser Park

3^rd-placed Fraser Park have gotten their season back on track following successive wins and will hope to continue to lead the fighting pack when they host a fellow promotion hopeful in Sydney University SFC.

A win for Fraser Park could take them up to the all-important 2^nd spot for the first time since Round 14, while a loss could see them drop to as low as 5^th.

13^th-placed Gladesville Ryde Magic will hope to snap a four-match losing streak after their worst defeat of the season against Premier Mounties Wanderers FC last week.

A win for Gladesville could take them up to 11^th, while a loss would keep them in 13^th.

Sydney University SFC vs Mounties Wanderers FC

Friday, 24 July 2026 – 8pm, Sydney University Football Ground

5^th-placed Sydney University SFC are six matches unbeaten and will hope to extend that streak to give their promotion hopes a boost, hoping to catch Mounties Wanderers FC at a good time following their title win last week.

A win for University could take them to as high as 3^rd, while a loss could take them down to as low as 8^th and dent their promotion chances.

Newly-crowned Premier, Mounties Wanderers FC, will hope to keep their celebrations going as they look to finish the season in style over the next six weeks.

A win for Mounties would be their twentieth from twenty-four matches this season, while a loss would be just their third.

Bankstown United FC vs Granville Rage

Saturday, 25 July 2026 – 5pm, Padstow Park

14^th-placed Bankstown United FC will hope to snap a nine-match winless run, hoping to gain ground on the teams ahead of them on the ladder.

Both a win and a loss would keep Bankstown in 14^th, but they will hope to bring home the three points for the first time since Round 14.

8^th-placed Granville Rage put themselves back in the promotion hunt after a big 3-2 win over Parramatta FC in the western Sydney derby last week and they will hope to take further advantage of that win this week.

A win for Granville could see them rise to as high as 5^th, while a loss could see them drop to as low as 10^th and dent their promotion hopes.

Hawkesbury City FC vs Parramatta FC

Saturday, 25 July 2026 – 5pm, David Bertenshaw Field

10^th-placed Hawkesbury City FC will hope to respond following their Round 24 defeat and then washout last week with a strong performance at home to the team leading the promotion-chasing pack in Parramatta FC.

A win for Hawkesbury could see them rise to as high as 7^th on the ladder and keep them in the mid-ladder fight, while a loss could see them drop one spot to 11^th.

2^nd-placed Parramatta FC came from behind for a big win against Inner West Hawks FC last week and will hope to continue that fight as they look to maintain their spot in the all-important 2^nd place.

A win for Parramatta would see them remain their spot in 2^nd on 42 points, while a loss could see them drop to as low as 4^th.

South Coast Flame FC vs Inner West Hawks FC

Saturday, 25 July 2026 – 5pm, Sir Ian McLennan Reserve

9^th-placed South Coast Flame FC kept a third-straight clean sheet and held one of the teams in the fight for promotion in Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC last week and tll hope to continue to use that defensive resilience to make a late charge up the ladder.

A win for the Flame could take them up to as high as 7^th, while a loss could see them drop one spot to 10^th.

12^th-placed Inner West Hawks FC will hope to complete the league double over the Flame and get back into the mid-ladder scrap for positions.

A win for the Hawks could take them up one spot to 11^th, while a loss could see them drop one spot to 13th.

Camden Tigers FC vs Nepean FC

Saturday, 25 July 2026 – 7pm, Ron Done Memorial Reserve

Last-placed Camden Tigers FC will hope to earn just their second win of the season in what is a grudge match against their rivals from up the The Northern Road in Nepean FC.

A win for Camden would be their second of the season, but more than that it will bring them pride if they are able to take down Nepean.

11^th-placed Nepean FC have lost their past five matches but will be hopeful of a win after their strong attacking display against Fraser Park FC last week.

A win for Nepean could take them up one spot to 10^th, while a loss could see them drop to as low as 13^th.

7^th-placed Central Coast United FC have a bye in Round 25.

By Football NSW League Two Men’s Reporter, Dylan Costa