Central League 2

FC Western secured the league title with a hard-fought 2-0 victory away to Stop Out Sports Club. The match started with an early own goal in the 10th minute, which helped settle FC Western’s nerves. Throughout the second half, Stop Out put FC Western under considerable pressure as they sought a goal to get back into the game. As the match neared its conclusion, Stop Out pushed for an equalizer and sent their goalkeeper forward for a late corner. However, the ball was cleared by FC Western, and Shaun Bracegirdle seized the opportunity. He sprinted down the field to slot the ball into the empty net in the 90+7’ minute, sealing both the match and the league title for FC Western.

Round Results

Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 2 (Own Goal 10’, Shaun Bracegirdle 90’+7’)
Stop Out Sports Club – 0
 

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 1 (Zac Madsen 7’, Cam Houston 43’, Liam Percy-Fysh 83’, Cameron Paterson 90’ +5’)
Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart – 0
 

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 1 (Aaron Richardson 85’)
Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 1 (Adam Cowan 58’)
 

Tawa AFC – 0
Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 2 (Tremaine Rimene-Albrett 6’, Josh Mcmenamin 75’)
 

Te Kotahitanga FC – 1 (Liam Barry 17’)
Lower Hutt City AFC – 3 (Dominic Kennerley 61’, Own Goal 66’, Jacob Harris 75’)

Congratulations to Central League 2 Winners FC Western

Women’s Central League

The Palmerston North derby delivered an entertaining contest as MKM PN Marist FC came from behind to secure a 4–2 victory over Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United. United struck first in the 11th minute through Alana Holroyd, putting Marist on the back foot early. However, Charlotte Noakes levelled the score in the 38th minute to send the teams into the break locked at 1–1. Marina Ishimoto gave Marist the lead just after the hour mark before Chardonnay Ross-Elvin quickly extended the advantage to 3–1. United refused to give in, with Jorja Horn pulling one back in the 69th minute to set up a tense finish. Marist sealed the result in stoppage time when Hannah Marginson struck in the 90+2’ minute, ensuring derby bragging rights for Marist and a victory in front of their supporters.

Round Results

MKM PN Marist FC – 4 (Charlotte Noakes 38’, Marina Ishimoto 63’, Chardonnay Ross-Elvin 66’, Hannah Marginson 90’+2’)
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 2 (Alana Holroyd 11’, Jorja Horn 69’)
 

Victoria University Women’s – 1 (Adele Lonergan 52’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 6 (Renee Bacon 1’, 52’, 89’, Own Goal 71’, Isabella Ismail-Sanders 73’, Taylor Cooper 84’)
 

Wellington United Diamonds – 2 (Hannah Pilley 83’, Natalie Olson 90’)
Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 0

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC –0
Petone Powerex – 4 (Pepi Olliver-Bell 39’, Sam Hatchwell 85’)
 

Wellington Phoenix U18 Academy – 5 (Anahera Easton 8’, Bridie Jessica Christie 18’, 33’, 44’, Ruby Barber 87’)
Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 0
 

Game of Round

30/8/2025 1300  Onuku Taipari Domain             Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC vs Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United

A crucial clash awaits at Onuku Taipari Domain as Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC host Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United in what could prove decisive in the battle against relegation. Both sides sit perilously close to the bottom of the table, and with just this game remaining, every point is vital. Moturoa will look to make the most of home advantage as they fight to secure survival, while Palmerston North United know an away victory see them avoid the drop. With so much at stake, expect a fiercely contested match where determination and composure under pressure may prove the difference between safety and relegation danger.

Yorb East/West Premiership Play Off Leg 2

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic advanced with a 5–1 aggregate victory after defeating HNW Big Barrel Premiers 2–1 in the second leg at Wembley Park. Holding a 3–0 lead from the first leg, Whanganui extended their advantage through Ilias El Maakoul in the 27th minute. Ryan Holden doubled the margin just before the hour, effectively ending the contest. Archie Absolom pulled a goal back for the visitors in the 61st minute, but it proved only a consolation. Whanganui Athletic progress comfortably, sealing the tie 5–1 across the two matches. Who will now face off against Capital Premier qualifier Wainuiomata to see who gains promotion to Central League 2

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic – 2 (Ilias El Maakoul 27’, Ryan Holden 58’)
HNW Big Barrel Premiers – 1 (Archie Absolom 61’)
 

Taranaki Championship 2025

NZ Forestry Peringa United returned to Peringa Park this past Saturday with a dominant performance to further strengthen their grip on second place in the standings. The home side showcased their consistency this season, blending a strong defensive unit with clinical attacking play. Peringa’s Marcus Powell-Cullingford continued his goal scoring for with a first half brace(24’, 34’) and a solid all-around display from the squad, including Chad Jones' goal (55’) before an own goal saw NPBHS down 4-0 (65’). Powell-Cullingford rounded out the game by completing his hattrick with a goal late on (86’). Peringa will be satisfied with their result and continue to pressure on the league leaders as they look to push for the top spot.

Round results

Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC – 1 (Jimmy Bevington 90’+ 5’)
BTW NP Rangers AFC Oddbodz – 3 (Niall Leggett 32’, 87’, Jacob Leuthard-Richards 61’)
 

JLE Inglewood AFC – 3 (Default Win)
NPBHS 2^nd XI – 0
 

Hawera Kitchens Ltd Hawera FC – 3 (Jake Hitchcock 15’, Daniel White, 47’, William Van Kerssen 52’)
Western Autos Moturoa AFC– 0
 

Taranaki Div 2 Top 4

Millwards Roofing FC Western were held to a 3–3 draw by NP Rangers AFC Old Boys in an entertaining contest. Italo Pavao got Western off to a flying start with goals in the 2nd and 14th minutes, before Jarod McClutchie extended the lead with a well-taken strike just before half-time. NP Rangers, however, refused to fade. Mark Bland pulled one back in the 18th minute, Ali John struck again before the break, and a second-half equaliser from an unnamed scorer ensured the Old Boys earned a valuable point.

With the point FC Western sealed the Division 2 title. The NP Rangers AFC Old Boys turn their attention to next weekends Nimmo Cup Final where they take on Waitara at Stadium Taranaki.

Round results

Millwards Roofing FC Western – 3 (Italo Pavao 2’, 14’, Jarod McClutchie 42’)
NP Rangers AFC Old Boys – 3 (Mark Bland 18’, Ali John 37’, Scorer Unknown)
 

KP Joinery Waitara SC – 3(Default Win)
Charrua Kaponga SC – 0
 

Taranaki Div 2 Bottom 4

Red Jacket Peringa Ballers claimed a 4–0 away win over NP Rangers AFC Young Boys. Tommy Huynh opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Justin Burnard doubled the advantage midway through the first half. After the break, the visitors continued to control proceedings, with Dedi Hidayat adding a third goal in the 51st minute. Nguyen Cong then sealed the result in the 63rd minute to cap off a comprehensive team performance. The victory underlined the Ballers’ attacking strength and left the Young Boys with little chance to respond.

Round results

Novotel Woodleigh FC – 3 (Default Win)
NPBHS Development – 0
 

NP Rangers AFC Young Boys – 0
Red Jacket Peringa Ballers – 4 (Tommy Huynh 14’, Justin Burnard 36’, Dedi Hidayat 51’, Nguyen Cong 63’)
 

Taranaki Division 3 Top 6

Kaponga SC ended the season 5–1 winners over Peringa United. Jack Matthews set the tone early with a quickfire brace inside the opening 20 minutes, before Brad Coad added a third just before half-time. Peringa responded immediately after the restart through Zach Henderson, briefly sparking hopes of a comeback, but Kaponga quickly reasserted control. Thomas Higgins restored the three-goal cushion in the 67th minute, and Coad struck again shortly after to complete his brace and seal victory for the home side

Round results

Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC – 5 (Jack Matthews 7’, 19’, Brad Coad 44’, 70’, Thomas Higgins 67’)
Pipeline Peringa United – 1 (Zach Henderson 46’)
 

Vepo Plumbing FC Western – 0
Smith & Sons Eltham AFC – 4 (Shannon Bryant 9’, 22’, Benjamin Parrett 32’, Ezekiel Oliver 81’)
 

Kitchen In Peringa Counter Attackers  – 3 (Shahil Singh 47’, Daniel Clark 49’, Kurt Biesiek 90’)
Inglewood AFC Div 2 – 6 (Scorers Unknown)
 

Taranaki Division 3 Bottom 6

Woodleigh FC finished their season on a high with a commanding 5–2 victory over Hawera FC. An early own goal in the 4th minute gave Woodleigh the perfect start, quickly followed by Dean Langton doubling the lead just four minutes later. Nyore Mapuka pulled one back for Hawera in the 17th minute, but Jon Rimmer restored the two-goal cushion right on the stroke of half-time. In the second half, Ya’akov Cohen netted twice in the 75th and 83rd minutes to seal the result for Woodleigh. Hawera fought until the end, with Hayden Hurliman scoring deep into stoppage time, but it proved only a consolation.

Round results

NP Rangers AFC D3 – 4 (Cooper Ritai 52’, Tom Carroll 57’, Michael Shara 67’, Joshua Davis 78’)
TSH Moturoa AFC Div3  – 0
 

Rob Mason Electrical Group Woodleigh FC – 5 (Own Goal 4’, Dean Langton 8’, Jon Rimmer 45’+1’, Ya’akov Cohen 75’, 83’)
Orchard Contracting Ltd Hawera FC – 2 (Nyore Mapuka 17’, Hayden Hurliman 90’+2’)
 

Michielsens Transport Ltd Waitara SC Div3 – 3 (Anthony Kilpatrick 43’, Brodie Howe 46’, Mitchell Smith 69’)
McDonald Real Estate Stratford AFC – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
 

Taranaki Masters

Webber Building Kaitake FC HBs secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Masters. Lee Webb opened the scoring in the 15th minute to give Kaitake an early advantage. Moturoa fought back, with Karl Reid equalising in the 61st minute, setting up a tense finish. Sam Shiels restored the lead for Kaitake seven minutes later, and the home side held on to claim the win.

Round results

Webber Building Kaitake FC HBs – 2 (Lee Webb 15’, Sam Shiels 68’)
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Masters – 1 (Karl Reid 61’)
 

Taranaki Women’s Duchess Cup 2025

Semi Finals

HEL Rimu NP Rangers Reserves defeated Peringa United Ladies 6–1. Peringa struck first through Britney Picard in the 4th minute, giving the visitors an early advantage. However, NP Rangers quickly took control, with Ruby Stenning equalising in the 20th minute. The home side then pulled away in the second half with goals from Gracey Edgecombe (47’, 61’, 89’), Seremari Pulford (88’), and a second from Stenning in stoppage time (90’), sealing thei place in the final next weekend.

Round Results

HEL Rimu NP Rangers Reserves – 6 (Ruby Stenning 20’, 90’, Gracey Edgecombe 47’, 61’, 89’, Seremari Pulford 88’)
Peringa United Ladies – 1 (Britney Picard 4’)
 

Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC – 11(Abby Cook 12’, Kate Phipps 15’, 22’, 70’, 75’, 88’, Emily Cunningham 26’, 52’, Monica Joyce 46’, 84’, Poppy Entwisle 69’)
Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC – 0
 

Taranaki Women’s Duchess Plate 2025

Semi Finals

Tungsten Legal Stratford AFC claimed a 5–0 victory over Worley Woodleigh FC Women. Stratford took control early, with Tayte Hancock scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes to set the tone. Arna Bright extended the lead just before half-time, followed closely by Mia Burgess, who added a second goal shortly after the break. Burgess completed the scoring in the 53rd minute, securing the win for Stratford. Setting up a game versus Kaitake FC in the Duchess Plate Final next weekend.

Round Results

Worley Woodleigh FC Women –0
Tungsten Legal Stratford AFC – 5 (Tayte Hancock 15’, 20’, Arna Bright 40’, Mia Burgess 43’, 53’)
 

Kaitake FC Women – 0
Waitara SC Women’s – 0
Kaitake advance 5-4 on penalties

Article added: Tuesday 26 August 2025