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Club Championship Central Coast Mariners are still at the head of this table after they claimed ten points from their journey to Western NSW Mariners who are in fourth position while Sydney University are in second spot after they took all fifteen points from their matches at twelfth placed Bankstown City Lions. Macarthur Rams are…

Overview Sutherland Sharks continued to lead the way as a club after they claimed nine points from their visit to Parramatta FC while Manly United are not far behind the Sharks following their gain of all fifteen points when they paid a visit to Blacktown Spartans. Marconi Stallions earned nine points when they hosted neighbouring…

An action packed second-half saw Andrew Bevin cancel out Matt Lewis? first-half goal before James Monie and David D?Apuzzo scored in quick succession for their respective sides to ensure a tight finish. In a season where Blacktown City repeatedly produced late goals, it was the Tigers who shocked the home crowd as David D?Apuzzo fired…

Steven Hayes took a corner in the 2? minute that Michael Cindric headed over as Sydney United attempted to pile on the early pressure against their hosts, in what they hoped would be a sign of things to come. Tom Cirjak fired in corner at the other end from the left for the Suns to…

The Match of the Round saw Rockdale City Suns pull off one of the great comebacks as they scored three times in four minutes to come from behind and defeat Sydney United 58 at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre.  The open nature of the competition was once again evident in results that will absolutely keep the…

South Coast Wolves maintained the pace set by the White Eagles with a stunning win at Sydney Olympic, meanwhile Sydney United 58 FC stumbled at Rockdale City Suns to halt its charge towards the top-three. Meanwhile at the bottom of the table, Parramatta FC collected a major scalp for its first win of the season…

Once again it was a round of unpredictable scores and shock results as Sydney Olympic got a sneaky win against a Northern Tigers side low on confidence, St. George FC lost at home to Nepean, Districts returned to their former glory and APIA almost snatched a win at Melita Stadium. MATCH OF THE ROUND: Southern…

As the season draws on, the battles between these teams will prove to be exciting for all involved as the slightest stumble could change the entire competition. While the titans of the top battle it out, those at the bottom will not relinquish so easily and will be looking to strike, not only to climb…

Match of the Round PROSPECT UNITED V FC GAZY Prospect were merciless at William Lawson Reserve on Saturday night, securing a 3-0 win over FC Gazy with Prospect United striker Joshua Muggleton bagging a hat-trick. Prospect United midfielder Matthew Hubbard kicked off proceedings in the first few minutes of play with a clever through ball,…

Match of the Round Northbridge FC vs Balmain SC For the brave few that ventured out to St George Stadium last Wednesday night, they were treated to plenty of energy and enthusiasm as Northbridge FC and Balmain SC shared a six goal thriller in a Round One rescheduled match. Even though the venue has become…

Hills Brumbies, with their win over St George, opened up a little gap on Dulwich Hill.  Granville Rage v Dulwich Hill A controversial penalty award was Dulwich Hill?s undoing at Garside Park as Granville Rage secured all three points with Almir Dizdaric?s late spotkick. While the award itself, for handball, may not have been in…

In a game dominated by Sydney Olympic, two headed goals by Mark Picciolini and Sasho Petrovski gave the Wolves the three points. Sydney Olympic were forced into two changes to their starting line-up with Troy Danaskos and Will Angel replacing suspended duo Emmanuel Giannaros and David Gullo. The Wolves showed their intentions in the 1?…

Goals to Danny Wells and Chris Gomez were enough to see off their opponents, whose goal came through youngster Will Pritchard. There was action aplenty from the kick-off as Sean Mitchell went down in the penalty-area virtually in the 1? minute, though claims of a penalty were quickly dismissed by the referee. Jacob Ott then…

An energetic encounter, played on a very chilly evening, was decided by a sensational brace by striker Kwabena Appiah-Kubi. A goal at the start of both the first and second-half, and on either side of a Panni Nikas penalty, was enough to secure the battling Eagles three very valuable points in a bid to move…

The Eastern Suburbs Football Association (ESFA) hosted the first of its inter-club gala day?s for 2012 last weekend with the Under 6?s event held at Coral Sea Park and Queens Park playing host to the Under 7?s gala day. Juniors from Coogee United, Easts FC, Kincoppal, Maccabi Juniors, Maroubra United, Mascot Kings, Olympic Eagles and…

Manly defeated Sydney United 1-0 at Sydney United Sports Centre last round, lifting them to 9th on the NSW Premier League ladder. After the game Midgley told Football NSW that his team had it all ahead of them. “After our start to the season we?re not a top five team at the moment,?? he said.…

The weather might be cold and overcast on Sunday afternoon but that doesn?t mean the quality of the league will drop at all. With some massive fixtures in Round 8 to keep us entertained, there is one thing for sure; all teams have one eye on the happenings of Ison Park as the two top…

As an avid Manchester United follower that would obviously be the dream destination yet when posed with the option of United or Australia he chooses the latter. ?I spent two years at Sydney FC, mostly in the youth team but managed two A-League appearance and obviously I would like that experience again whether it?s with…

This week?s round of the match is the students down at Sydney University going up against the Inter Lions on their own turf. It is sure to be an exciting match, so make sure to check back for a full review of the round. Sydney University Vs. Inter Lions The students coming off an excellent…

There was no doubt that Fraser Park had recruited well during the off season, and coach David Perkovic has now settled into the role after joining midway through last year. A better performance this season was expected though even the Fraser Park faithful may be surprised at how well they have performed so far. That…

It has been a sluggish start in terms of results for some of the traditional powerhouses of the game, including APIA Leichhardt and Sydney Olympic, but in their place the likes of Blacktown City and Blacktown Spartans have flourished, as their commitment to possession based, passing football has reaped dividends as they sit first and…

Crook was the Assistant Coach alongside Pierre Littbarski when Sydney FC won the inaugural Hyundai A-League Championship in 2005/06, also helping the Sky Blues to qualify for and compete in the 2005 FIFA World Club Championship in Japan. The 49-year-old has coached in Asia, England and Australia following a glittering playing career that saw him…

Whether they have worn the green and gold strip of the Socceroos or Matildas, played at the Olympic Games or won the Asian Cup, they are all great players and representatives of their country. Now, the debate of who is the Greatest Ever Australian Footballer is finally being decided and Australian football fans can play…

For weeks, rumours circulated about one footballers return to Sydney Olympic FC, with many anticipating the return of a player who scores goals for fun and provides entertainment with his overzealous goal celebrations. On Sunday afternoon at Lily Homes Stadium, the Sydney Olympic Football Club confirmed the rumours and officially unveiled fan favourite and 2009…

Club Championship Mt Druitt Town Rangers are the frontrunners on this table after they bagged thirteen points from their visit to third placed Gladesville Ryde Magic while St George are in second spot thanks to the twelve points they earned from their trip to ninth placed Southern Branch. Hills Brumbies are placed fourth after they…

Club Championship Central Coast Mariners are leading the way on this table after they bagged nine points from the home fixture against third placed Macarthur Rams while Sydney University are in second spot thanks to the ten points they earned when they hosted sixth placed Granville Rage. Western NSW Mariners are fourth placed after they…

Overview Sutherland Sharks are the best performed club at this stage of the season after they bagged ten points from their home matches against Marconi Stallions who are now fourth while Manly United are placed second on the unofficial table following their haul of eight points from their visit to Sydney United 58. Competition newcomers…

As part of Football NSW?s revamped coverage on the NSW Premier League, all six matches will be highlighted and shown every Wednesday/Thursday giving you a look at all the goals, thrills and spills of NSW?s top tier football competition. Bonnyrigg White Eagles returned to winning ways in Round 7, extending its lead at the top…