Men’s Chatham Cup

Round Results (local teams)

Napier City Rovers – 3 (Jordan Annear 24’, 42’, Sam Lack 69’)
Wellington Phoenix Reserves – 1 (Luke Flowerdew17’)
 

Victoria University – 1 (Kyran Lockwood 82’)
Palmerston North United – 2 (Benjamin Mori 40’, 70’)
 

Palmerston North Marist FC – 0
Waterside Karori – 4 (Ryan Harrison 13’, Theo McIntosh 17’, 65’, Lukas Halikias 63’)
 

Kate Sheppard Cup

Round Results (local teams)

Palmerston North Marist FC – 1 (Isabella Yarwood 7’)
Wellington Phoenix Women’s Reserves – 8 (Lily Brazendale 12’, 72’, 83’, Emily Humphrey 13’ 37’, Isla Cleall-Humphrey 28’, 34’, Ella McMillan 56’)
 

Women’s Central League

It was a single goal to Bridie Jessica Christie that had Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 Girls ahead of Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC at the break when they faced off at the Fraser Park Turf this weekend. Moturoa did a good job to frustrate the Phoenix Academy girls who struggled to break down the visiting side. The second half saw more solid defence from Moturoa. Wellington Phoenix Academy doubled their lead through Maisy McDonald in the 60^th minute before Isabella Temple sealed the 3 goal win when she scored in the 84^th minute.

Round Results

Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 Girls – 3 (Bridie Jessica Christie 34’, Maisy McDonald 60’, Isabella Temple 84’)
Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 0
 

Game of Round

8/6/2025 1300   Memorial Park            

Kitchens by Healey Palmerston North United vs Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC

This weekend sees Kitchens by Healey Palmerston North United at home to take on Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC both teams have struggled to find their feet so far this season with only 2 points separating them on the table. The match is shaping up as a tight and close encounter.

Men’s Federation Cup

In the game of the round, we had Tremains Port Hill United Premiers taking on NP Physiotherapy FC Western in neutral Palmerston North. Port Hill United started strong with an early goal from Matt Betesta in the 11th minute and took a 1–0 lead into halftime. However, NP Physiotherapy FC Western came out firing after the break, scoring three goals in just 14 minutes. Jack Flood equalized in the 49th minute, followed quickly by Ben Hutchings in the 50th, and Jordi Fettis added a third in the 63rd. Betesta scored again in the 76th to give the hosts hope, but Hutchings sealed the win for NP FC Western with his second goal in the 79th minute. A dominant second-half performance gave NP FC Western a deserved 4–2 victory.

Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves 3* (Win by default)

Electrinet Gisborne Thistle 0

Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 3* (Win by default)

ITM Napier Marist Premiers 0

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 1 (Gwylym Hamilton 16’)

YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves 2 (Ryan Lister 1’, Sam Hickmott 90+5’)

Women’s Federation Cup

In the game of the round, we had GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women taking on Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force. Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force made a strong start to the match, opening the scoring in the 23rd minute through Kowhai Eynon-Hudson, giving the visitors an early advantage. Whanganui Athletic responded steadily and found their equalizer in the 38th minute through Stella Warner, ensuring the teams went into the break level at 1–1. After halftime, Whanganui Athletic came out with greater intensity and control. They took the lead in the 55th minute via Lana O’Connor, turning the momentum firmly in their favor. As the pressure mounted on the visiting side, Isla Jones added a third in the 66th minute, extending the cushion and putting Whanganui firmly in control. The home side continued to dictate play and rounded off the performance with a fourth goal in the 74th minute, this time through Kaitlin Ahonen, completing a dominant second-half display.

Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera FC 0

Gisborne Laundry Service Wainui Riverina 8 (Hollie Elliot 15’, 25’, 32’,36’, 46’, 63’, Harriet Jefferies 25’, 28’)

Isles Construction PN Marist Women’s Reserves 8 (Brooke Argyle 23’, Paige Charlton 30’, Jessica 35’, 45+3’, 47’, Torjan-Lyne-Lewis 57’, 84’, Amelia Bowen 85’)

Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Women 1 (Emily Cunningham 27’)

NP Rangers AFC Women’s 1sts 10 (Gracey Edgcombe 7’, 26’, 37’, 41’, 53’, Tiaan Neatherway 45’, Ruby Stenning 55’, Abigail Williamson 62’, 89’, Bailee Egan-Gray 84’)

Massey University FC Women’s Reserves 0

YORB Western Premiership

In this week's game of the round, we had the catchup game between Levin AFC and GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic. In a much-anticipated top-of-the-table showdown, GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic came out on top with a thrilling 5–3 away win over Levin AFC in a high-tempo, end-to-end contest. Whanganui Athletic started strongly, asserting early dominance. Ilias El Maakoul opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Zachary Farmer doubled the lead just six minutes later, putting pressure on the hosts. Levin responded through Oliver James in the 34th minute, trimming the deficit and ensuring the match stayed competitive heading into the break. Momentum shifted quickly after halftime. Dragiša Eraković restored the two-goal cushion for Whanganui in the 48th minute, only for Nathan Schischka to reply to Levin ten minutes later, making it 3–2 and keeping the contest finely balanced. However, Whanganui Athletic proved more clinical in key moments. Ryan Noon struck in the 76th minute to make it 4–2. James pulled one back with his second of the day in the 82nd, but El Maakoul completed his brace with a stoppage-time goal to seal the result.

Team Campbell- Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men’s 1sts 2 (Matthew Kitchen 25’, Tommi Hart 75’)

NPBHS 1^st XI 4 (Jakob Scmidt 28’, Hector Pulford 33’, Bruno Bisaga 63’, Zach Davey 89’)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 0

Levin AFC 1 (Cody Stewart 17’)

Wanganui City FC Elite Engineering 1sts 1 (Charlie Meredith 80’)

NP Physiotherapy FC Western 4 (Zeb Small 6’ (OG), Matthew Sanger 64’, 70’, Alman Kwan 86’)

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 2 (Devan Leggett 51’, Lewis Cumberledge 88’)

Signature Homes Palmerston North United 0

YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves 0

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic 2 (Dallas Rongokea 45+1’(OG), Ryan Holden 63’)

Taranaki Championship 2025

Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC maintained pace with the league leaders when they beat NZ Forestry Peringa United 2-1

Round 2 results

BTW NP Rangers AFC Oddbodz – 3 (Joshua Barrett 2’,18’, John Hight 65’)
Hawera Kitchen Ltd Hawera FC – 2 (Tim White 27’, 43’)
 

NZ Forestry Peringa United – 4 (Ronaldo Alves Barreto 23’, 85’, Marcus Powell-Cullingford 28’, Aiden Smith 76’)
JLE Inglewood AFC – 0 (Joel Stewart 7’, Alex Lundt 86’)
 

Western Autos Moturoa AFC– 3 (Dylan Coutts 29’, Joel Penno 32’, Keith Towning 41’)
NPBHS 2^nd XI – 2 (Tiki Ngarangi 80’, Oliver Davidson 86’)
 

Game of Next Round

7/06/25 1445    Karo Park #1     JLE Inglewood AFC vs Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC

This week sees Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC head out to Karo Park to take on JLE Inglewood AFC. Inglewood will be hoping they can slow Kaitake down in front of goal and pick up their first victory of the season.

Taranaki Div 2

Two early strikes from Alex Best saw Millwards Roofing FC Western play from in front in their games against Novotel Woodleigh FC at Sutherland Park. Phineas Williams pulled a goal back for Woodleigh in the 35^th minute before FC Western regained a two goal advantage when Joseph Crowe struck just before the break. The second half saw the score remain the same until Josh Hislop-Tylee struck for the home side to bring them back to within 1 but it would be FC Western who would finish with all 3 points. 

Round results

Novotel Woodleigh FC – 2 (Phineas Williams 35’, Josh Hislop-Tylee 74’)
Millwards Roofing FC Western – 3 (Alex Best 9, 10’, Joseph Crowe 45’)

Charrua Kaponga SC – 3 (Default Win)
NPBHS Development – 0
 

NP Rangers AFC Young Boys – 3 (Nathan Kelbrick 11’, 30’, Hamilcar Pulford 18’)
NP Rangers AFC Old Boys – 7 (Ali John 2’, Matthew Rodger 19’, 44’, 56’, Sam Jiggins 59’, 77’, James Grieve 80’)
 

Red Jacket Peringa Ballers – 1 (Daniel Malone 85’)
KP Joinery Waitara SC – 5 (Dean Gallienne 3’, Ben Crate 45’, Callum Parsons 54’, Cameron Brownlie 65’, Dan Lampe 67’)
 

Game of Next Round

07.06.2025 1230  Merrilands Domain #2                        NP Rangers AFC Old Boys vs KP Joinery Waitara SC

This week sees Merrilands Domain host NP Rangers AFC Old Boys taking KP Joinery Waitara SC in a game that is likely to be a game of few chances as 2 of the top 3 teams in the league go at each other in what could prove a big game later in the season.

Taranaki Division 3

It was a 6 goal first half as Smith & Sons Eltham AFC came out firing in their game against McDonalds Real Estate Stratford AFC. Jordan Buchanan and Caleb Jackson both netted first half doubles while Ryk Ferguson and Manson Hoeta also got their names on the score sheet. The second half saw Ferguson grab a second and Buchanan complete his hattrick as Eltham won the game 8-0

Round results

Smith & Sons Eltham AFC – 8 (Jordan Buchanan 11’, 43’, 87’, Caleb Jackson 26’, 28’, Ryk Ferguson 36’, 73’, Manson Hoeta 40’)
McDonalds Real Estate Stratford AFC – 0
 

Orchard Contracting Ltd Hawera FC – 0
Pipeline Peringa United – 7 (Connor Paul 10’, Jeroen Engels 18’, Zach Henderson 20’, 70’, Kris Butterworth 35’, Nitin Khare 80’)
 

Inglewood AFC – 6 (Sam Odell 31’, Tyrell Broadmore-Ashby 40’, 44’, Cody Huta 47’, 89’, Samuel Knight 70’)
Michielsens Transport Waitara SC Div3 – 1 (Brodie Howe 37’)
 

TSH Moturoa AFC D3 – 2 (Luke Ross 27’, Leo Collins 36’)
NP Rangers Div 3 – 1 (Scorer Unknown)

Peringa United Social – 2 (Tyler Clarges 31’, 68’)
Wonder Minerals Kaponga – 3 (Jack Matthews 47’, 63’, Jayden Norgate 59’)
 

Game of Next Round

07.06.2025 12.30 Onuku Taipari Domain #2                   

TSH Moturoa AFC vs Peringa United Socials

TSH Moturoa AFC will be looking to continue their run of good form when they welcome Peringa United Socials to Onuku Taipari Domain. While the Peringa United Socials will be looking to spoil that and claim the 3 points for themselves

Taranaki Masters

Round results

Inglewood AFC – 3 (Daniel Chapman 19’, Ethan Rawson 45’, 75’)
Woodleigh Masters – 2 (David Hinz 60’, Hamish Allan 75’)
 

Webber Building Kaitake FC HBs – 7 (Paul Cooper 4’, 14’, 30’, Max Middleton 8’, Sam Shiels 27’, Alexander Campbell 40’, 78’)
Shining Peak NP Rangers Masters – 1 (Dean Cumberledge 21’)
 

Peringa United AFC Masters – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Masters – 4 (Own Goal 49’, Vincent Sharp 58’, 59’, Mark Leuthard 87’)

Game of Next Round

07.06.2025 1445 Onuku Taipari Domain #2                   

Withers Coachlines Moturoa Afc Masters vs Webber Building Kaitake FC HBs

This week see a battle between 2 teams who are both coming off good wins last week. Who will be able to keep that momentum going.
 

Taranaki Women’s Championship 2025

A single Breeze Woodham goal was all the separated Inglewood AFC Womens and Peringa United Ladies at the break. The second half saw the same score line until Keira Muir struck twice midway through the second half and the Johanna Shiva sealed the game when she scored 15minutes from time to see Inglewood win 4 nil

Round results

Inglewood AFC Women – 4 (Breeze Woodham 32’, Keira Muir 60’, 68’, Johanna Shiva 75’)
Peringa United Ladies – 0
 

Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC Women – 0
HEL Rimu NP Rangers Reserves – 7 (Samantha Hearn-Powers 5’, 15’,78’, Daisy Marshall-Kirkwood 38’, Nila Baker 40’, Sanna Mackenzie 72’, Seremari Pulford 89’)
 

Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera FC – 4 (Aimee Duffus 33’, 90’, Andie French 37’, Kahu Hudson 38’, Paula Dimock 60’, 77’, 84’, Nicole De Bruyn 63’, 69’, 90’+3’, Jaida Rei 88’)
Worley Woodleigh FC Women – 0

Game of Next Round

08.6.2025 10am Onuku Taipari Domain #2         Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Women vs Hipp Accounting Hawera FC

This week sees top of the table Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Women host a confident Hipp Accounting Hawera FC. Both teams will be looking to keep the good form going in what could be a high scoring match.

Article added: Tuesday 03 June 2025