Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Round 25 Review – League One Men’s
Bankstown City’s derby delight and an emphatic top-two statement from Blacktown Spartans were the major talking points from Round 25 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition this weekend. Match of the Round: Bankstown City 2-1 Canterbury Bankstown They just keep finding a way. Bankstown City came from behind to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory…
Read MoreRound 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 2nd 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…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 22 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition begins the final lap of the regular season, with several important contests set to shape the finals race. There are six games to preview across Saturday and Sunday, headlined by the Match of the Round between Blacktown Spartans FC and Newcastle Jets FC. Let’s get…
Read MoreRound 25 Preview – League One Men’s
Round 25 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition is shaping up as one of the biggest weekends of the season, with three massive clashes taking place across Saturday. Our Match of the Round takes us to Jensen Park for the Bankstown derby, while there is also a top-of-the-table clash and a relegation six-pointer elsewhere.…
Read MoreFuture Stars Shine At 2026 Football NSW JD Cup
The next generation of football talent was on full display as the 2026 Football NSW Junior Development Cup delivered two action-packed days of competition, with 32 teams competing across the Under 12 Mixed and Under 13 Girls age groups at Valentine Sports Park. Held on 15 and 16 July, the tournament brought together teams from…
Read MoreRound 24 Review – League Two Men’s
Mounties Wanderers FC were crowned 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s Premiers following a dominant display in a massive weekend of action in Round 24. Mounties secured the league title in style in the Match of the Round, hitting Gladesville Ryde Magic for six to kick off their celebrations. Match of the Round: Gladesville…
Read MoreJDL Futsal Cup Showcases Next Generation Of Football Talent Through Futsal Pathway
The next generation of football talent was on display as the Football NSW JDL Futsal Cup July Tournament delivered two exciting days of competition at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope. Held on 15 and 16 July, the tournament brought together 11 clubs, with 14 Under 9 Mixed teams and 17 Under 10 Mixed teams taking part…
Read MoreMountain Majik Crowned Winter Futsal Champions After Extra-Time Thriller
Mountain Majik have been crowned the 2026 Football NSW Winter Futsal League Men’s Champions after defeating UTS Northside 6-5 in a thrilling extra-time Grand Final at Valentine Sports Park. The dramatic decider brought the curtain down on a successful 2026 season, with both sides producing an unforgettable contest filled with momentum swings, quality finishing and…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – League One Women’s
Round 21 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was another thrilling instalment, with the ladder and finals race receiving further movement after an exciting Super Sunday of action. There were six games to enjoy across the weekend, headlined by the Match of the Round between St George FC and Marconi Stallions FC. Let’s…
Read MoreRound 24 Review – League One Men’s
Round 24 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition set the tone for the run home, with the intensity ramping up in both the race for second place and the relegation battle. Eight winners and eight losers this weekend, with Macarthur Rams taking out the Match of the Round while Blacktown Spartans’ victory over Canterbury…
Read MoreReferees Shine At Inaugural Football NSW Association Championships
The inaugural Football NSW Association Championships provided a significant opportunity for emerging referees from across the state, with 54 match officials representing 17 referee branches taking part in the historic tournament in Mudgee. The three-day event saw more than 120 matches played, with every fixture supported by a full team of three match officials, providing…
Read MoreEvery Beat Matters: Football NSW Delivers 20 Life-Saving Defibrillators To Strengthen Football Safety Across NSW
Football NSW has taken another significant step towards improving cardiac preparedness across the state, with 20 defibrillators distributed to football associations and regional clubs through the Every Beat Matters campaign. The distribution follows the successful inaugural Football NSW Association Championships held recently in Mudgee, where 16 defibrillators were presented to the participating associations, ensuring more…
Read MoreWomen powering the game: Football NSW’s Sapphire Cup Final media showcase
The 2026 Sapphire Cup Final between UNSW FC and Manly United FC at Valentine Sports Park was supported by an all-female Football NSW media crew, highlighting the growing presence and opportunity for women working across football media and broadcast roles. Funded through the NSW Government’s Organisation Support Program (OSP), the initiative provided a platform to…
Read MoreUNSW FC Make History With Maiden Sapphire Cup Triumph
UNSW FC have created history, lifting the 2026 Sapphire Cup for the first time in the club’s history following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manly United FC. In an entertaining contest filled with attacking intent, strong defensive performances and plenty of intensity, Chloe Smith’s first-half strike proved the difference as UNSW FC secured a memorable…
Read MoreCommunity Spirit Shines As Camden Falcons And Macarthur FA Receive Club Changer Honour
Football NSW has recognised Macarthur Football Association and Camden Falcons FC as the dual Club Changer Clubs of the Month for July, acknowledging their remarkable resilience, strong community spirit and unwavering commitment to keeping football accessible, inclusive and enjoyable for all participants. The recognition comes after one of the most challenging periods in Camden Falcons…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – League One Men’s
Round 24 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition sees us enter the business end of the season, with several meaningful fixtures set to take place across the weekend. With a top-three clash at Jensen Park and a Match of the Round carrying ramifications in both the promotion and relegation battles, let’s take a look…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 21 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition shapes as another crucial weekend as we enter the final month of the campaign. There are six games to look forward to across Sunday afternoon, headlined by the Match of the Round between St George FC and Marconi Stallions FC. Let’s get onto the preview!…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – League Two Men’s
The league title could be decided in Round 24 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season, with Mounties Wanderers FC looking to begin their celebrations early. The league leaders can secure the championship and earn promotion back to the League One Men’s competition at the first time of asking, but they will need…
Read MoreMountain Majik And UTS Northside Set For Winter Futsal League Grand Final Showdown
The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the Winter Futsal League Men’s competition, with Mountain Majik and UTS Northside preparing to battle for championship glory at the Home of Futsal, Valentine Sports Park this Sunday night. The Grand Final will kick off at 7:00pm on July 19, with both sides earning their place…
Read MoreFutsal State Team Player Expressions Of Interest – NFC 2027
Trials details have been confirmed for the Football NSW Metro & Country Futsal State teams that will compete at the 2027 Football Australia National Futsal Championships to be hosted by Football Queensland at the Gold Coast. Trial Dates 2027 Metro/Country Futsal State Team Trials Sunday 20th September 1st Date Age Group Date Time Venue AWD 20/09/2026 3:30pm…
Read MoreRound 23 Review – League Two Men’s
Round 23 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season saw more twists in the battle for promotion and the league title all-but secured. The Match of the Round this week saw a dramatic western Sydney derby with Granville Rage coming from behind against Parramatta FC to shake up the battle for 2nd. …
Read MoreRound 20 Review – League One Women’s
Round 20 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was another exciting weekend of action, with teams making big strides towards their goals. There were six games across a Super Sunday of football to enjoy, headlined by the Match of the Round between Blacktown City FC and Newcastle Jets FC. Let’s get onto the…
Read More15 Champions Crowned As Football NSW State Cup Finals Celebrate Community Football
Thousands of football fans made their way to Valentine Sports Park on Sunday as Football NSW hosted a spectacular 2026 State Cup Finals Day, with 15 teams crowned champions following a memorable celebration of community football. The Home of Football in NSW was filled with excitement, drama and plenty of goals, with 57 goals scored…
Read MoreGlebe Gorillas Claim Historic Bill Cullinan Cup Triumph
The Glebe Gorillas have etched their name into club history, securing their first-ever All Age Men’s Bill Cullinan Cup title after a convincing 3-1 victory over Sydney CBD at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday afternoon. A dominant opening spell saw Glebe race into a two-goal lead through strikes in the 12th and 16th minutes, before…
Read MoreLindfield FC Claim All Ages Women’s State Cup Glory In Thrilling Final
Lindfield FC secured the 2026 All Ages Women’s State Cup title after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Gymea United FC in Sunday afternoon’s final at Valentine Sports Park. In an entertaining contest filled with quality set pieces and attacking moments, Lindfield’s early lead and second-half winner proved enough to overcome a determined Gymea United side.…
Read MoreCaringbah Redbacks Lift Andrew Robertson Cup After Dominant Final Display
A sunny winter’s afternoon at Valentine Sports Park set the stage for the Andrew Robertson Cup Final, with Caringbah Redbacks and Prospect United’s Under 21 Men’s sides delivering a thrilling contest that saw the Redbacks crowned 2026 champions following a 3-0 victory. A goal either side of half-time, followed by a stoppage-time header, ensured the…
Read MoreRound 23 Review – League One Men’s
Can anyone catch Blacktown Spartans? That’s the question for the chasing pack to answer after Round 23 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition this weekend. With Canterbury Bankstown the only other top-five side to secure three points, the Spartans have opened up a seven-point lead over second place. Elsewhere, Dulwich Hill and Bulls FC…
Read MoreRegional Stars Shine At Football NSW TSP Game Days In Bathurst
Football NSW’s Talent Support Program (TSP) Regional Game Days brought together some of the state’s best emerging players from across regional NSW, with more than 300 young footballers taking part across two action-packed events at Proctor Park, Bathurst. The Boys’ Game Day was held on Monday July 6, followed by the Girls’ Game Day on…
Read More2026 Sapphire Cup Final Preview: UNSW FC vs Manly United FC
The 2026 Sapphire Cup Final is locked in, with two NPL Women’s NSW sides UNSW FC and Manly United FC set to battle for the first piece of silverware on offer this season, with both clubs chasing their maiden Sapphire Cup title. It promises to be a landmark occasion for both teams, who have earned…
Read MoreHistoric Honour for Central Coast Football in Mudgee
Central Coast Football has etched its name into Football NSW history after being crowned the inaugural Football NSW Deploy Association Champion following a memorable in Mudgee. The prestigious award recognises the association that accumulated the highest average Championship points across all its competing teams, highlighting not only success on the field but consistency throughout the…
Read MoreFour Champions Crowned at Football NSW Deploy Association Championships
The inaugural Football NSW Deploy Association Championships came to a fitting conclusion on Thursday, with four teams crowned Champions following a thrilling Finals Day at a packed Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee. Across four entertaining deciders, spectators were treated to outstanding football, dramatic moments and memorable individual performances, bringing the curtain down on…
Read MoreSemi-Final Spots Secured as Deploy Association Championships Reach Fever Pitch
The inaugural 2026 Football NSW Deploy Association Championships continued to captivate players, coaches and supporters on Wednesday, with another action-packed day of football at Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee. With semi-final places on the line, the intensity lifted across the Boys Under 13 and Under 14, and Girls Under 14 and Under 15…
Read MoreRound 20 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 20 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition showcases a big weekend in the season as the campaign heads into its final two months. There are six games scheduled for another Super Sunday, headlined by the Match of the Round between Blacktown City FC and Newcastle Jets FC. Let’s get into the preview!…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League Two Men’s
With squads refreshed by important mid-season transfers, the battle towards the run-in will continue to heat up in Round 23 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. Match of the Round: Parramatta FC vs Granville Rage Saturday, 11 July 2026 – 5pm, Melita Stadium A local derby with big consequences for the fight…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League One Men’s
With less than two months left in the FNSW League One Men’s competition, time is running out for contenders to make their move ahead of Round 23 of the competition this weekend. A weekend which could well sort out who will push for a top two place, our Match of the Round will take us…
Read MoreThousands Celebrate Historic Opening of Inaugural Football NSW Deploy Association Championships
The inaugural 2026 Football NSW Deploy Association Championships made a spectacular start on Tuesday, with thousands of players, coaches, officials, families and supporters converging on Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee for a memorable opening day of New South Wales’ newest premier grassroots football event. The three-day championships commenced with a vibrant Opening Ceremony…
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