Greek Australian clubs delivered mixed results across Victoria’s State Leagues, with standout wins, tough losses, and high-stakes fixtures shaping the battle for promotion, survival, and bragging rights.
State League 1 – North-West Group
The weekend’s marquee clash in the North-West Group saw Yarraville Glory deliver a masterclass, thumping Westvale Olympic 4-0 in a one-sided derby. Yarraville were relentless from the first whistle, controlling the tempo and playing the ball on the pitch with flair. Their clinical finishing produced four cracking goals, leaving Olympic shell-shocked. The visitors ran out of steam early, failing to trouble Yarraville’s backline and slumping to a heavy defeat. The result sees Olympic slide to eighth in the table, just two points clear of bottom-placed Brimbank Stallions. Next up, Yarraville face a tough trip to Sydenham Park, while Olympic host Corio in a must-win fixture.
Western Suburbs pulled off a massive coup, clinching a 2-1 victory away at Sydenham Park. The Panellinios side passed their stern test with flying colours, filling their supporters with pride. The win keeps Suburbs in the hunt, and they’ll look to build on this when they welcome Ballarat City this weekend.
Clifton Hill also secured a vital 2-1 away win against Corio, with the Greek Australian outfit hitting top gear to bag three golden points. They’ll aim to keep the momentum going when they host Brimbank Stallions in Round 10.
State League 1 – South-East Group
Bayside Argonauts produced a stunning 2-1 upset against ladder-leaders Mornington, vaulting to fourth in the standings, just three points off the top. The Argonauts’ grit and quality shone through, and they’ll face another stern challenge when they host high-flying Hampton East Brighton this Friday.
Malvern City edged out Brandon Park 2-1 in a hard-fought contest, showing flashes of the form that made them a force last season. They’ll need to be at their best when they travel to face Gippsland United this weekend.
South Springvale’s Aris stumbled, falling 1-0 to Hampton East Brighton despite a gutsy effort. The loss leaves the “yellow-and-blacks” stuck in second with 16 points. They’ll look to bounce back when they host Mazenod on Saturday.
State League 2 – North-West Group
PAOK Altona East Phoenix claimed bragging rights in the top-of-the-table clash, edging out Lalor United 1-0 in a tense affair. The “black-and-whites” dug deep to secure the three points, climbing to first in the standings. They face a tricky away trip to Williamstown next.
Mill Park battled to a 1-1 draw away at Whittlesea Ranges, with star man Jancevski running the show and bagging the equaliser for the “pigeons.” They’ll look to go one better when they host Dallas City this weekend.
State League 2 – South-East Group
It was a tough weekend for the Greek Australian sides in the South-East Group. Chisholm United fell 1-0 away to North Caulfield, while Bentleigh United Cobras were stung 4-2 at home by Skye United. Chisholm face a challenging trip to Mooroolbark, and the Cobras take on Noble Park away in Round 10.
State League 3 – South-East Group
Waverley Wanderers continued their scintillating run, dispatching Heatherton United 1-0. The “yellow-and-blacks” proved too strong for their opponents, with their superior quality shining through. They’ll face a stern test away at Dandenong South this weekend.
State League 4 – East Group
East Kew’s Olympiacos fought valiantly but fell 2-0 to table-toppers Manningham Juventus. The “red-and-whites” gave it their all but couldn’t find a way through. They’ll look to regroup when they host Kings Domain on Saturday.
State League 4 – North Group
It was a cracking weekend for the Greek Australian sides in the North Group. Keon Park’s AEK stormed to a 2-1 win away at Moonee Valley Knights, keeping them hot on the heels of leaders Melbourne University. They’ll face West Preston in a “blue-and-white” derby this Friday.
West Preston head into that clash full of confidence after demolishing Glenroy Lions 7-0 away from home. Meanwhile, Apollon’s Darebin United played sublime football to secure a 3-0 victory at Thornbury Athletic. They’ll aim to keep the good times rolling when they host Fawkner on Saturday.
Full Round 9 Results and Round 10 Fixtures
State League 1 – North-West Group
Round 9 Results
Yarraville Glory – Westvale Olympic 4 – 0
Corio – Clifton Hill 1 – 2
Sydenham Park – Western Suburbs 1 – 2
Round 10 Fixtures
Saturday, 31 May
Sydenham Park – Yarraville Glory 3 pm
Westvale Olympic – Corio 3pm
Clifton Hill – Brimbank Stallions 3pm
Western Suburbs – Ballarat City 3pm
Table
Keilor Park – 21 points
Westgate – 16 points
Ballarat City – 15 points
Banyule – 14 points
Western Suburbs – 14 points
Upfield – 13 points
Sydenham Park – 12 points
Westvale Olympic – 9 points
Corio – 8 points
Clifton Hill – 8 points
Yarraville Glory – 7 points
Brimbank Stallions – 7 points
State League 1 – South-East Group
Round 9 Results
Hampton East Brighton – South Springvale 1 – 0
Malvern City – Brandon Park 2 – 1
Bayside Argonauts – Mornington 2 – 1
Round 10 Fixtures
Friday, 30 May
Bayside Argonauts – Hampton East Brighton 8.30 pm
Saturday, 31 May
Gippsland United – Malvern City 3pm
South Springvale – Mazenod 6pm
Table
Mornington – 18 points
South Springvale – 16 pointsHampton East Brighton – 16 points
Bayside Argonauts – 15 points
Malvern City – 14 points
Doveton – 12 points
Old Scotch – 10 points
Beaumaris – 10 points
Collingwood – 10 points
Gippsland United – 9 points
Mazenod – 8 points
Brandon Park – 4 points
State League 2 – North-West Group
Round 9 Results
Whittlesea Ranges – Mill Park 1 – 1
Altona East Phoenix – Lalor United 1 – 0
Round 10 Fixtures
Saturday, 31 May
Mill Park – Dallas City 3pm
Williamstown – Altona East Phoenix 6pm
Table
Altona East Phoenix – 22 points
Lalor United – 22 points
Albion – 18 points
Whittlesea Ranges – 16 points
Uni Hill – 14 points
Western Eagles – 13 points
Mill Park – 11 points
Williamstown – 10 points
Craigieburn – 8 points
Geelong – 7 points
Strathmore – 6 points
Dallas City – 4 points
State League 2 – South-East Group
Round 9 Results
Bentleigh United Cobras – Skye United 2 – 4
North Caulfield – Chisholm United 1 – 0
Round 10 Fixtures
Friday, 30 May
Noble Park – Bentleigh United Cobras 8.30 pm
Saturday, 31 May
Mooroolbark – Chisholm United 3pm
Table
Skye United – 18 points
Knox – 17 points
Casey – 17 points
St Kilda – 16 points
Peninsula – 14 points
Mooroolbark – 13 points
North Caulfield – 13 points
Bentleigh United Cobras – 9 points
Berwick – 8 points
Noble Park – 5 points
Chisholm United – 4 points
Doncaster – 4 points
State League 3 – South-East Group
Round 9 Results
Waverley Wanderers – Heatherton United 1 – 0
Round 10 Fixtures
Saturday, 31 May
Dandenong South – Waverley Wanderers 3pm
Table
Dandenong South – 21 points
Waverley Wanderers – 17 points
Hampton Park United – 16 points
Elwood – 15 points
Sandringham – 14 points
White Star – 13 points
Croydon – 12 points
Middle Park – 10 points
Heatherton United – 10 points
Ashburton – 6 points
Rowville – 6 points
Greater Dandenong – 5 points
State League 4 – East Group
Round 9 Results
Manningham Juventus – East Kew 2 – 0
Round 10 Fixtures
Saturday, 31 May
East Kew – Kings Domain 3pm
Table
Manningham Juventus – 22 points
Albert Park – 20 points
Ringwood – 20 points
Riversdale – 17 points
Kings Domain – 16 points
Mount Waverley – 13 points
East Kew – 13 points
Villareal – 11 points
Yarra Jets – 8 points
Docklands – 7 points
Monbulk – 3 points
Knox – 3 points
State League 4 – North Group
Round 9 Results
Moonee Valley Knights – Keon Park 1 – 2
Thornbury Athletic – Darebin United 0 – 3
Glenroy Lions – West Preston 0 – 7
Round 10 Fixtures
Friday, 30 May
Keon Park – West Preston 8.30 pm
Saturday, 31 May
Darebin United – Fawkner 3pm
Table
Melbourne University – 23 points
Keon Park – 21 points
Fawkner – 19 points
Watsonia Heights – 18 points
West Preston – 7 games, 13 points
Moonee Valley – 13 points
Moonee Ponds – 13 points
Darebin United – 11 points
Stars – 7 points
Thornbury Athletic – 6 points
Moreland – 7 games, 0 points
Glenroy Lions – 0 points
