Oakleigh Cannons – Heidelberg United
All eyes of NPL Championship fans will be on Oakleigh this weekend, as the local Cannons welcome Alexandros in a derby full of blue and white football history. Two of the biggest teams in the league will face each other in a match that is expected to be decided by strength and individual duels.
The hosts are coming off a home win against Dandenong Thunder, while the visitors, who are undeniably on the rise, had no trouble beating St Albans 3-0.
The match promises to offer powerful moments, a beautiful football spectacle, and endless duels across the length and breadth of the pitch. Don’t miss it!
South Melbourne – Dandenong Thunder
This Sunday (11/06), South Melbourne will welcome the Albanian Thunder. Coach Quintas’ well-tuned football machine is in high spirits after cruising past the Knights’ home last week, demonstrating their commitment to winning the championship this season.
The visitors are coming off an away defeat against the Cannons and will be expected to give their all-in order to get back to the positive results that will keep them in the top six of the table.
Port Melbourne Sharks – Green Gully
This Friday night (06/09 – 19:30) is sure to be a thrilling match as Port Melbourne take on their fierce rivals Green Gully at JL Murphy Reserve. Both teams are separated by only six points in the standings, with Port Melbourne in fifth and Green Gully in seventh, so the stakes are high and a derby atmosphere is sure to be created.
It’s going to be a highly anticipated game with a lot on the line, so make sure to get to the stadium early to secure your seat and get ready for a night of edge-of-your-seat action.
Bentleigh Greens – Melbourne Knights
This week, Pancyprios faces an incredibly tough mission. They must take on Melbourne Knights, one of the strongest teams in the division, while they themselves are in second-to-last place in the table.
Last week, the “Croatians” were defeated by South Melbourne, leaving them in fourth place in the standings, with New Hellas dangerously close behind in fifth. To leave the match with the three points in their pocket, Pancyprios will have to make an extra effort.
NPL2
Northcote will host Kingston City this week in the blue and white derby of NPL2. The unstable Northcote side has been unable to find consistency, displaying a different face each week. The home side will have to put in a great effort to defeat the well-drilled Kingston outfit.
The “Red and Whites” are in second place in the standings, just three points behind Preston, and they will be determined to not lose ground in the race for first place.
Brunswick will have the chance to move up a place or two in the table this week as they face the young Melbourne City, who have only two points more than the “Greek” team.
NPL3
This weekend, Box Hill United face a daunting challenge as they travel to North Sunshine to take on the tough Eagles. The Box Hill club must give their all if they hope to leave the field with their heads held high. Let’s hope that the “Greek” team can soon find their footing and manage to climb out of the lower levels of the standings in which they have been since the beginning of the season.
State Leagues
Yarraville are away from home this week. The “Blue and White” club will travel north of Melbourne to face the second-placed team, Sydenham Park.
The two “Greek” teams of the Southeast group will compete at home. Aris will host Mornington, while Malvern will host Gippsland United.
NPL – Round 17
Friday 09/06
Port Melbourne Sharks – Green 19:30
Oakleigh Cannons – Heidelberg United 20:30
Saturday 10/06
Avondale – North Geelong Warriors 15:00
Bentleigh Greens – Melbourne Knights 15:00
Altona Magic – Moreland 18:15
Sunday 11/06
St Albans Saints – Hume City 15:00
South Melbourne – Dandenong Thunder 16:00
NPL – Table
1. Avondale 16 43
2. South Melbourne 16 43
3. Oakleigh Cannons 16 36
4. Melbourne Knights 16 31
5. Port Melbourne 16 27
6. Dandenong Thunder 16 22
7. Green Gully 16 21
8. Altona Magic 16 20
9. Heidelberg United 16 19
10. Hume City 16 17
11. St Albans Saints 16 13
12. Moreland City 16 12
13. Bentleigh Greens 16 9
14. North Geelong 16 7
NPL 2 – Round 17
Friday 09/06
Dandenong City – Werribee City 19:45
Langwarrin – Eastern Lions 19:45
Preston Lions – Western United (Y) 20:30
Brunswick Juventus – Bulleen Lions 20:30
Northcote City – Kingston City 20:30
Saturday 10/06
Melbourne City (Y) – Brunswick City 15:00
Manningham United Blues – Pascoe Vale 15:00
NPL2 – Table
1. Preston Lions 16 30
2. Western United (Y) 16 27
3. Kingston City 16 27
4. Dandenong 16 26
5. Eastern Lions 16 25
6. Werribee 16 23
7. Northcote City 16 23
8. Manningham 16 23
9. Melbourne City (Y) 16 2
10. Langwarrin 16 22
11. Brunswick City 16 20
12. Pascoe Vale 16 17
13. Bulleen 16 19
14. Brunswick Juventus 16 14
NPL3 – Round 13
Friday 09/06
Box Hill United –North Sunshine Eagles 19:30
Essendon Royals -Nunawading 20:15
Saturday 10/06
Beaumaris – Goulburn Valley Suns 15:00
Boroondara Carey Eagles –Caroline Springs George Cross 15:00
Geelong -Ballarat City 18:00
Sunday 11/06
Melbourne Victory (Y) – Doveton 15:00
NPL3 – Table
1. Melbourne Victory (Y) 12 28
2. Nunawading 12 24
3. Goulburn Suns 12 23
4. North Sunshine 12 22
5. Caroline Springs 12 22
6. Doveton 12 19
7. Boroondara 12 17
8. Geelong 12 14
9. Beaumaris 12 14
10. Essendon 12 12
11. Box Hill 12 11
12. Ballarat 12 1
