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APIA Leichhardt crowned 2025 Sapphire Cup Champions
APIA Leichhardt have secured their second-ever Sapphire Cup trophy in just the third edition of the competition with a classy 3-0 win over the Mt Druitt Town Rangers. It was a spectacular evening at Valentine Sports Park, with a buzzing crowd complimenting the entertaining game of football being played. The Rangers, who sit atop the…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – League One Men’s
The stakes are rising every week in the FNSW League One Men’s competition as we approach round 24 this weekend. With teams having less wiggle room in both the promotion race and relegation fight, drama is guaranteed. Let’s take a look at the weekends matches below. Match of the Round: SD Raiders v Northern Tigers;…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – League Two Men’s
With plenty of teams in the fight for promotion and the rounds running out to secure that 2nd spot, the top six sides will continue to fight in Round 24 of the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. The Match of the Round this week focuses elsewhere, however, as Fraser Park FC officially welcomes…
Read MoreAFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Multi-Match Packs go on sale 18 July
As the countdown continues to build towards kick-off of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, first ticket release with Multi-Match Packs pre-sales have have been confirmed to commence from Friday, 18 July. Available for a limited time only, these packs offer fans early access to the competition’s biggest matches – including the Final, where…
Read MoreFutsal State Team Player Expressions Of Interest – Metro
Trials details have been confirmed for the Football NSW Metro Futsal State teams that will compete at the 2026 Football Australia National Futsal Championships to be hosted by Football Queensland at the Gold Coast. Trial Dates 2026 Metro State Team Trials Age Group No. of Trials Date (Sunday) Time (Kick off) Venue Boys – 12s,…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 21 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition offers up some tantalising fixtures to sink our teeth into for the upcoming weekend. There are six games on the docket including games which might shake up the top four including the Match of the Round between Marconi Stallions FC and South Coast Flame FC.…
Read MoreRound 23 Review – League Two Men’s
There were plenty of high scores and big results across the league in Round 23 of the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s season, with the top sides once again continuing to fight hard in their battle for promotion this season. The Match of the Round this week was a high-scoring affair, with promotion-hopeful South…
Read MoreMcNulty has eyes on the Sapphire Cup prize
Ahead of what promises to be a thrilling Sapphire Cup final, we spoke to APIA Leichhardt star Hannah McNulty on the match. APIA worked their way through a tough draw to make the Grand Final, which featured a strong 2-1 Semi-final victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers. “It’s a great feeling to qualify,” said McNulty.…
Read MoreAl Fararjeh hyped for Sapphire Cup Final
Ahead of the Sapphire Cup final, we spoke to Mt Druitt Town Rangers star Roukayah Al Fararjeh on the big match. Mt Druitt qualified for the Sapphire Cup final with a 1-0 win over Macarthur Rams, which marked a milestone achievement in what has been a fantastic campaign so far. “For Mt Druitt, qualifying for…
Read MoreGough believes in Rangers energy as Sapphire Cup Final approaches
With the Sapphire Cup final fast approaching, we spoke to Mt Druitt Town Rangers head coach Ben Gough on the match and the season so far. Mt Druitt qualified for the final with a 1-0 victory over Macarthur Rams courtesy of an 82nd minute goal from Rita Boateng. “Macarthur were tough, they’ve got a lot…
Read MoreAttard focused on Sapphire Cup Final success
Ahead of what promises to be an exhilarating Sapphire Cup final, we spoke to APIA Leichhardt head coach Brad Attard to preview the game. Attard’s APIA qualified for the final with a 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, with a late goal from Sophie Hoban securing a historic victory for the famous Italian club. “Naturally,…
Read MoreRound 20 Review – League One Women’s
Round 20 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition highlighted the close nature of ladder and showed that every game is important headed into the final two months of the season. There were six games to be reviewed across the weekend including the Match of the Round between Sutherland Strikers FC and finals chasing…
Read MoreRound 23 Review – League One Men’s
There haven’t been many rounds like this one, round 23 of the FNSW League One Men’s was dramatic and consequential in equal part as we close in on the run home. Two four all draws at either end of the table took place Saturday night, while our cameras saw Bulls Academy and Hills United play…
Read More2025 Football NSW State Cup returns to VSP with a bang!
The Football NSW State Cup Finals returned to Valentine Sports Park on Sunday with 30 of the state’s top community football teams vying for the major trophies. With the State Cup Final returning to the ‘Home of Football’ at Glenwood, it was an action-packed day full of drama, excitement and action as a total of…
Read MoreNerves of steel as Lindfield FC clinch All Age Women’s State Cup
Northern Suburbs Football Association’s Lindfield FC were crowned All Ages Womens State Cup Champions 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout win against Miranda Magpies after it ended 1-1 at full-time Sunday night at Valentine Sports Park. It was Lindfield FC who started fastest. Ciara O’Sullivan wriggled free from her defender and slashed an effort over.…
Read MoreCollaroy Cromer Strikers take out 2025 State Robertson Cup
Manly Warringah Football Association’s (MWFA) Collaroy Cromer Strikers won 2-0 against Penrith FC to win the Robertson Cup in the 21 Mens final at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday afternoon, Collaroy Cromer Strikers were the brighter side in the opening exchanges. The first opportunity fell to Ashton Yates who struck one first time. Penrith FC…
Read MoreCaringhbah Redbacks FC crowned 2025 Bill Cullinan Cup Champions
Sutherland Shire Football Association’s (SSFA) Caringbah Redbacks FC were crowned 2025 Bill Cullinan Cup winners in their 5-1 win against Coogee United in the All Age Mens final at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday afternoon. Caringbah Redbacks made it 1-0 in the 3rd minute. The corner swung out to Bailey Fowler who curved home. The…
Read More2025 Sapphire Cup Final Preview
The Sapphire Cup final will see APIA Leichhardt take on Mt Druitt Town Rangers in what promises to be a compelling encounter at Valentine Sports Park on Thursday 17th of July. APIA have experienced a mixed league campaign so far this season, but have excelled in the Cup, breaking past four top tier National Premier…
Read MoreRound 20 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 20 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition is a mouth-watering buffet of action ahead of us this weekend. There are some vital clashes scattered between the six games laid before us which could have big ramifications for the top four. The Match of the Round sees Sutherland Strikers FC hosting third place…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League Two Men’s
With the battle for second place getting even tighter and more teams joining the fight, Round 23 of the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s season will be yet another one which will shape the competition. The Match of the Round this week focuses on one of those promotion hopefuls in South Coast Flame FC…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League One Men’s
Two months of the season to go, Round 23 of the Football NSW League One Men’s competition features two games where teams in the bottom four face each other while two in form sides chase a top two spot. Our match of the round takes us elsewhere though as Bulls FC Academy host Hills United.…
Read MoreSydney Allstars crowned Winter Futsal League Champions
Sydney Allstars have been crowned 2025 Football NSW Winter Futsal League Champions following its 4-2 victory over the Mosaic Metros at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday. A packed Valentine Sports Park saw a highly entertaining match between two quality futsal sides who did their part in earning themselves a Finals spot. The Allstars had Jyden…
Read MoreRound 22 Review – League Two Men’s
A wet and wild weekend of action saw a few washouts amid some big results which shook up the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s ladder in Round 22. The Match of the Round this week saw Dunbar Rovers FC come from behind to shake up the standings near the top in their home draw…
Read MoreRound 22 Review – League One Men’s
Some big results for the chasing pack saw the race for a top two position tighten up after round 22 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition. As well as the action at the top, our match of the round also saw Dulwich Hill score a big result in their efforts to survive at the…
Read MoreRound 19 Review – League One Women’s
Round 19 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was curtailed to three games due to weather but it didn’t mean there wasn’t drama across the weekend. There were three games which were completed which saw wins for South Coast Flame FC in the Match of the Round while Central Coast Mariners FC and…
Read MoreSydney United 58 crowned 2025 Waratah Cup Champions
Sydney United 58 have won their eighth Waratah Cup final with a 1-0 win over Northern Tigers at Valentine Sports Park. United 58 experienced the perfect start to the final, with the home side taking the lead thanks to a seventh minute goal from Luke Zuvela. Receiving on the right flank, Bailey Rule advanced into…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – League Two Men’s
With three sides from second to fourth on equal points and a total of seven points separating the sides from second to eighth, Round 22 of the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s season promises to deliver more important action. The Match of the Round this week focuses on two sides hopeful of gaining an…
Read MoreRound 19 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 19 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition sees the campaign start to gear up for their final push for the season. There are six intriguing games to examine across the weekend with the Match of the Round between South Coast Flame FC and Camden Tigers FC the headline act. Let’s get onto…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – League One Men’s
Nine games to go in the FNSW League One Men’s season with a crowded top half of the table, it’s another weekend with a lot on the line in the competition this weekend. Our match of the round sees 14th placed Dulwich Hill travel to face 15th placed Mounties Wanderers. Plenty to look forward too,…
Read More2025 Waratah Cup Final Preview: Sydney United 58 v Northern Tigers FC
The stage is set as Football NSW’s historic Waratah Cup Final is ready for take off this Wednesday evening when NPL Men’s NSW giants Sydney United 58 tackle League One Men’s outfit Northern Tigers FC at Valentine Sports Park in what promises to be an exciting affair. The game is set to highlight the ever-increasing…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – League Two Men’s
There were big results at both ends of the ladder with the final third of the season underway in Round 21 of the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s season, with a runaway leader at the top extending their lead and a swapping of positions at the bottom. The Match of the Round this week…
Read MoreDe Oliveira itching for Waratah Cup success
Sydney United 58’s hype man Carlos De Oliveira has one eye on this Wednesday evening’s Waratah Cup Final as he hopes to clinch his first piece of silverware since joining the club as they face League One side Northern Tigers FC at Valentine Sports Park. United 58 will come into the final as favourites having…
Read MoreTigers star Kai Denton believes in Cupset
Northern Tigers FC’s prolific striker Kai Denton has fired shots ahead of this Wednesday evening’s Waratah Cup Final against Sydney United 58 stating his side have the belief to bring down the NPL Men’s NSW heavyweights. The Tigers qualified for the final with a stunning 3-2 victory over APIA Leichhardt, with the Football NSW League…
Read MoreJuric turns attention to Waratah Cup Final
Ahead of the Waratah Cup final, Football NSW spoke to Sydney United 58 head coach Ante Juric to preview the game. With a 2-0 win over SD Raiders in the semi-final, Juric has taken his side to the final in his first season at the club – another impressive achievement for the legendary Australian coach.…
Read MoreRound 18 Review – League One Women’s
Round 18 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition underlined the close nature of the league with several comeback wins which shook up the ladder. The race for the top four heated up across the six games on Sunday. The Match of the Round headlined the round which saw leaders Hills United FC take…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – League One Men’s
Just five points separate eight sides after round 21 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition as the excitement continues to build. Every game in the competition was decided by a single goal in a weekend of hard fought action. Our match of the round saw a new signing give UNSW FC a crucial win…
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