Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Round 17 Review – League One Men’s
There were eight games and eight winners in Round 17 of FNSW League One Men’s action across this weekend. A weekend which saw plenty of movement up and down the table, with seven of the top eight in the standings following the round of action winning their games. Match of the Round: Hurstville Zagreb 1-0…
Read MoreRound 14 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 14 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition delivered another exciting weekend of action across six contests, helping to further shake up the ladder. The headline act in Round 14 was the Match of the Round between Blacktown City FC and league leaders SD Raiders FC. Let’s get into the review! Match of…
Read MoreRound 17 Review – League Two Men’s
League leaders Mounties Wanderers FC continued to streak ahead and a new team rose into second following Round 17 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. The Match of the Round this week saw the battle for second take yet another turn in the contest between Bankstown United FC and Fraser Park FC.…
Read MoreEight decades strong: Sydney University SFC celebrate milestone year
Sydney University SFC are celebrating their 80th year as a footballing institution, recognising players past and present while continuing to invest in the future in pursuit of further success. Established in 1946, Sydney Uni SFC has provided pathways for players to compete across Football NSW competitions, most recently featuring in League Two Men’s and the…
Read MoreVALE: Yiannis Xipolitas
Football NSW is saddened by the passing of one of the state’s most respected and decorated coaches, Yiannis Xipolitas. Born in Cyprus, Yiannis (John) enjoyed a distinguished playing career, featuring in the top tier of the Cypriot First Division with Olympiakos Nicosia. He was also capped twice for his native Cyprus before emigrating to Australia.…
Read MoreNew Futsal Referee Academy Set to Develop Australia’s Next Officials
Football Australia has officially launched the Football Australia Futsal Referee Academy (FAFRA), a new national initiative designed to strengthen the futsal referee pathway and create greater development opportunities for emerging officials aged 19–24. The inaugural program brings together seven referees from across the country who will undertake a structured development experience focused on technical refereeing…
Read More2026 Sapphire Cup Semi-Finals Locked In
The 2026 Football NSW Sapphire Cup Semi Final lineup has been finalised following two key results on Tuesday and Wednesday night, with Northern Tigers FC and Manly United joining Hills United FC and UNSW FC in the final four of the prestigious knockout competition. At North Turramurra Recreation Area on Tuesday night, Northern Tigers FC…
Read MoreLate Drama, Big Statements: NSW Clubs Lock In Australia Cup Round of 32 Places
Football NSW will be strongly represented in the Hahn Australia Cup Round of 32, with APIA Leichhardt FC, SD Raiders FC, Sydney United 58, and Sydney Olympic all securing their places following a gripping Round 7 of Preliminary Round action. The four NPL Men’s NSW sides ensured a full state representation in the national knockout…
Read MoreFIFA referee Andrew Best to lead Football Australia futsal education session
Football Australia will host a dedicated online education webinar for futsal match officials on Wednesday 3 June at 7:30pm AEST, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening referee development across the country. The one-hour session, titled “Elevate Your Performance. Enhance Your Positioning. Connect with Your Refereeing Community”, is open to community match officials nationwide…
Read MoreRound 14 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 14 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition represents the start of the second half of the season and the push into the business end of the campaign, with teams fighting for finals spots. There are six games to savour across the weekend, including a top four clash, headlined by Blacktown City FC…
Read MoreRound 17 Preview – League Two Men’s
The Football NSW League Two Men’s competition continues to deliver in 2026 and Round 17 will be no exception, with the tight battle for second heating up and a top-of-the-table clash among the action. Match of the Round: Bankstown United FC vs Fraser Park FC Saturday, 30 May 2026 – 5pm, Padstow Park Bankstown…
Read MoreCustom Deploy match balls set for Football NSW Association Championships
Deploy, the naming rights partner of the inaugural Football NSW Association Championships, will further elevate the upcoming tournament by supplying custom-made official match and replica balls for the highly anticipated event. The Championships will be held in Mudgee from Tuesday 7 July to Thursday 9 July 2026 at the state-of-the-art Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex. As part of its…
Read MoreRound 17 Preview – League One Men’s
There isn’t a lot to separate a lot of sides in the FNSW League One Men’s competition as we look ahead to round 17 this weekend. A round which puts four of the top five against teams in the bottom six, could we see an upset or two across the grounds this weekend? Match of…
Read More2026 Futsal Declaration of Leagues Announced
Football NSW has determined the composition of the 2026 Football NSW Futsal Premier League, Futsal Premier League 2 and AWD Futsal League Competitions to be as follows. Futsal Premier League Dural Warriors Eastern Suburbs Hakoah Futsal Club Mascot Vipers Mountain Majik Futsal Club South Coast Taipans Sydney Allstars Sydney Futsal Club UTS Northside Futsal Club…
Read MoreRound 13 Review – League One Women’s
Round 13 marked the halfway point of the Football NSW League One Women’s competition, with several high-profile fixtures headlining the weekend. Six matches were played across Sunday, with top billing going to the Match of the Round between league leaders SD Raiders FC and second-placed Newcastle Jets FC. Let’s get into the review. Match of…
Read MoreRound 16 Review – League Two Men’s
Every home team was victorious to start the second half of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season, with plenty of action across the round’s seven matches. The Match of the Round this week saw the battle for second take yet another twist in a dramatic affair between Central Coast United FC and Bonnyrigg…
Read MoreRound 16 Review – League One Men’s
Seven of the top eight sides in the FNSW League One Men’s competition dropped points in Round 16, which was highlighted by a number of surprise results. Let’s check out this weekend’s massive wrap up of matches. Match of the Round: Western City Rangers 0-2 Macarthur Rams Macarthur Rams claimed a season double over Western…
Read MoreChange of Guard at Nepean FA as New Leadership Drives Grassroots Growth into 2026
The Nepean Football Association is set to enter an exciting new chapter in its history, with long-serving Chief Executive Officer Linda Cerone announcing her retirement after an extraordinary 28-year tenure at the helm. Cerone’s departure marks the end of an era for Nepean FA, with her total involvement in football spanning an incredible 34 years.…
Read MoreBankstown City Turn to Club Junior Panny Nikas to Lead 2026 Charge
Bankstown City FC have confirmed the appointment of Panagiotis “Panny” Nikas as the club’s new head coach for the remainder of the 2026 Football NSW League One Men’s season. Nikas steps into the role following the departure of Fabian Miceli, who parted ways with the club after Bankstown City’s Round 15 defeat to the Newcastle…
Read MoreTamsin Colley Leads Inclusive Football Push with Hurlstone Park Wanderers FC
Football NSW ParaMatilda star Tamsin Colley continues to be a driving force for inclusion in the game, headlining the upcoming “She Kicks” all-abilities football skills program in partnership with Hurlstone Park Wanderers FC. The 23-year-old Australian Paralympian, who proudly represented the green and gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, remains a strong advocate for accessibility…
Read MoreRound 16 Preview – League Two Men’s
With the first half of the season completed, the chase for second could not be closer, learnings from this year’s previous matchups will be tested, and the league leaders will look to streak ahead in Round 16 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. Match of the Round: Central Coast United FC…
Read MoreFootball Australia Launches Free Referee Wellbeing Webinar with Leading Sports Psychologist
Football Australia is continuing its commitment to supporting community match officials with the launch of a free online webinar focused on managing match day pressure. The session forms part of Football Australia’s wider focus on improving the development, wellbeing and performance of referees at all levels of the game, ensuring officials are equipped with the…
Read MoreNSW Match Officials Earn A-League Men’s Grand Final Appointment
Football NSW is proud to acknowledge three of its match officials who have been appointed to the A-League Men’s Grand Final between Auckland FC and Sydney FC this Saturday. Kearney Robinson, Brad Wright and Sam Kelly have all been selected as part of the officiating team for the season decider, marking a significant recognition of…
Read MoreRound 13 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 13 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition is a blockbuster weekend of action which will help shape up the ladder as we head to the halfway mark of the season. There are six games to enjoy on a Super Sunday including a top-of-the-table clash between SD Raiders FC and Newcastle Jets FC…
Read MoreFinal Four Locked In: Australia Cup Round 7 Fixtures Confirmed
The final stage of the HAHN Australia Cup Preliminary Round is set, with Round 7 fixtures confirmed as eight clubs move within one win of the national stage. Blacktown City FC, Sydney United 58, APIA Leichhardt FC, Rockdale Ilinden, SD Raiders FC, Wollongong United FC, Fraser Park FC and Sydney Olympic FC are now just…
Read MoreRound 16 Preview – League One Men’s
Having crossed the halfway point of the FNSW League One Men’s season, it’s time to take stock of where our teams are and look ahead to Round 16 to be played this weekend. Our match of the round sees a revitalised Western City Rangers host Macarthur Rams. While plenty of eyes will be on Bankstown…
Read MoreFootball NSW celebrates volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Football NSW is proudly celebrating the outstanding contribution of volunteers across the football community as National Volunteer Week gets underway from Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May. Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers, National Volunteer Week highlights the incredible people who give their time, energy and passion to support community sport and, in particular,…
Read MoreRound 12 Review – League One Women’s
Round 12 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition featured some outstanding results for sides jostling for the top four. There were six games to enjoy across Sunday’s fixtures, headlined by the Match of the Round which featured Marconi Stallions FC and Camden Tigers FC. Let’s get onto the review! Match of the Round:…
Read MoreRound 15 Review – League Two Men’s
The conclusion of Round 15 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season marks the halfway point, with Mounties Wanderers FC leading the league by 12 points and a plethora of sides in the hunt for second heading into the second half of the season. The Match of the Round this week saw Dunbar…
Read MoreRound 15 Review – League One Men’s
Round 15 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition saw even more surprise results, a last-minute winner for the competition leaders and a high-profile coaching casualty as we cross the halfway point of the season. Match of the Round: Hakoah FC 1-3 Inter Lions Inter Lions secured a third straight victory defeating Hakoah FC 3-1…
Read MoreManly Warringah FA Builds for the Future as 2026 Season Kicks Off
The Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) has officially launched its 2026 grassroots season alongside a new three-year strategy covering 2026 to 2028, setting a clear direction focused on strengthening community football, improving coach development, expanding pathways, and enhancing the organisation’s overall profile and leadership. The strategy is designed to build on the strong foundations of…
Read MoreClub Changer Club of the month for May – Maroubra United
Football NSW has named Maroubra United Football Club as its Club Changer Club of the Month for May, recognising the club’s outstanding commitment to creating a positive environment for players, volunteers, officials, and supporters. Club Changer is Football Australia’s Club Development Program, which aims to protect and enhance clubs to make them stronger and more…
Read MoreRound 7 Set to Deliver Cup Fireworks as Hahn Australia Cup Race Heats Up
The Round 7 Hahn Australia Cup Preliminary Round fixtures have been confirmed following Friday’s draw, with four high-stakes clashes now set to decide which teams will progress to the coveted Round of 32. The winners will secure a place at the national stage of the Hahn Australia Cup, where they will not only face the…
Read MoreEOI Forms – National Fustal Championships 2027 Futsal State team coaches
Football NSW is inviting suitably qualified coaches to apply for several coaching positions in its Futsal State Team Metropolitan and Country Program for January 2027. The Football NSW Futsal State Team program provides players with the opportunity to compete at the FA National Futsal Championships (NFC) and be exposed to both the highest level of…
Read MoreEOI – Futsal Technical Lead – NFC State Team Program
Football NSW is seeking additional support through the appointment of Technical Leads to assist with our NFC Futsal State Team program. Football NSW is looking to engage expertise to contribute further resources, knowledge, and leadership to our state team program. This role is designed to further support the development of our NSW players and coaches…
Read MoreEastern Suburbs FA 2026 season off to strong start with growth across pathways
The 2026 season is officially underway across the Eastern Suburbs Football Association (ESFA), with a series of key initiatives highlighting continued growth across youth development, women’s football and refereeing pathways. Eastern Suburbs Football Association CEO John Boulous said the association remains focused on creating meaningful opportunities across all levels of the game. “The Eastern Suburbs…
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