Dettol Men’s Central League

Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers continued their impressive start to the season with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Wellington Phoenix U18 Academy at Bluewater Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The visitors struck first just before halftime through Ben Aidan Trenberth, handing Napier their first deficit of the campaign, but the home side responded strongly in the second half. Sam Lack proved the difference, netting twice after the break, including a composed penalty, as Napier maintained their unbeaten run and defensive resilience. While their perfect clean sheet record came to an end, the result highlighted their character and ability to respond under pressure, reinforcing their position as one of the early form teams in the competition.

Round Results

Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers – 2 (Sam Lack 49’, (PEN) 68’)
Wellington Phoenix U18 Academy – 1 (Ben Aidan Trenberth 42’)

Waterside Karori Fusion5 – 1 (Oscar Crowe )
Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 0

Western Suburbs FC  - 2 (Cam Mackenzie 16’, Kyle Carr 27’)
Upper Hutt City Football – 1 (Donal Gahan 76’)

Monsoon Poon Miramar Rangers AFC – 4 (Connor Gaul 3’, 46’, 68’, Adam Hewson 7’)
Petone FC – 1 (Ashtun Lake 54’)

Wellington Olympic AFC – 5 (Kieran McMinn 5’, Luke Stoupe 29’, Devin Slingsby 35’, Noah Boyce 49’, 73’)
Island Bay United – 1 (Timothy O’Farrell 70’)
 

Game of next round

3 May 2026 1230pm Lynmouth Park #1       Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western vs Island Bay United

Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western will host Island Bay United at Lynmouth Park on Sunday afternoon in what shapes as a crucial encounter for two sides currently sitting near the bottom of the table. With both teams eager to climb the standings and build momentum, this fixture carries added significance as the season begins to take shape. Expect a determined and hard-fought contest, with each side likely to focus on defensive solidity and taking chances in key moments as they look to secure valuable points and spark a turnaround in form.

Men’s Central League 2

Lower Hutt City AFC produced a strong comeback performance to claim a 2–1 victory over league leaders Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United at Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon. The home side made the perfect start, taking the lead inside the opening minute through Anthony Jones, but Lower Hutt responded well and gradually worked their way back into the contest. James Ferguson equalised midway through the first half before Callum Martin struck early in the second period to complete the turnaround. Despite Palmerston North United’s disciplined approach and strong early momentum, Lower Hutt showed resilience and composure to secure an important three points and hand the league leaders a valuable early-season setback

Round Results

Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 1 (Anthony Jones 1’)
Lower Hutt City AFC – 2 ( James Ferguson 25’, Callum Martin 52’)

Badcock Law Magpies Douglas Villa AFC – 2 (Edward De Lara-Bell 22’, 86’)
Watson Integrity Palmerston North Marist – 2 (Melvin Rumere 18’, Luke Minshull 90’+5’)

Tawa AFC – 5 (Samuel Staunton 9’, 67’, Joshua Walter 38’, Jack Parry 60’, Declan Street (PEN) 75’)
Wainuiomata AFC – 4 (Tyron Curtis 15’, 51’, Flynn McCaul 56’, 85’)

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 2 (Adam Green 54’, 67’)
North Wellington FC - 1 (Oscar Wilkinson 38’)

Stop Out – 2 (Campbell Webster 9’, 50’)
Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 1 (Finn Pressnell 64’)
 

Game of next round

2 May 2026 230pm Seatoun Park 1      Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC vs Langley Twigg Taradale AFC
 

5th placed Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC will host 2nd placed Langley Twigg Taradale AFC at Seatoun Park on Saturday afternoon in a fixture that carries important implications near the top half of the table. Seatoun will be eager to make the most of home advantage and close the gap on the leading teams, while Taradale will be determined to maintain their strong early-season form and keep pressure on the competition leaders. 

Women’s Central League

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United secured a confident 2–0 victory over local rivals MKM Palmerston North Marist FC under lights at Massey University on Friday evening. The home side made an ideal start, taking the lead early through Megan George, which set the tone for a composed and disciplined performance. Annabel Sarah Irwin doubled the advantage just before halftime, giving Palmerston North United control heading into the break.

Round Results

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 2 (Megan George 2’, Annabel Sarah Irwin 41’)
MKM Palmerston North Marist  - 0
 

Wellington United Diamonds – 3 (Jemma Robertson 4’, Hannah Pilley 76’, Carolyn Oreilly  90’+5’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 2 (Own Goal 24’, Natalie Orellana 64’)
 

Victoria University 1^st – 0
Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 1 (Jasmine Foster 75’)
 

Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 – 2 (Jada Szeto2’, Victoria George 68’)
Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers – 2 (Iris Reweti-Gould 39’, 54’)
 

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 1 (Megan Thomas 28’)
Petone Powerex – 7 (Pepi Olliver-Bell 12’, Nova Hill 22’, Chelsea Whittaker 39’, Olivia Gibbs 44’, Emmy Lantz 60’, Marie Francis Green 80’, Jazz Shailer 85’)
 

Game of next round

2 May 2026 1pm Karori Park #1      Middleware Waterside Karori vs Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC
 

League leaders Middleware Waterside Karori will host Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC at Karori Park on Saturday afternoon in a fixture that presents a significant test for both sides. Waterside Karori have set the early pace in the competition through consistent performances and strong results, and they will be eager to defend their position at the top of the table on home soil. Taradale, meanwhile, will see this as an opportunity to challenge the benchmark team and make a statement result of their own.

Women’s Federation League

New Plymouth Rangers came from behind to win an entertaining Taranaki derby 3–2 over Moturoa, in a match full of early drama and momentum swings. 

Rangers made the perfect start, with Gracey Edgcombe opening the scoring in the 3rd minute. Moturoa responded strongly and turned the match around, with Fernanda Toscani equalising in the 14th minute before Evealyn Newman put them ahead just two minutes later in the 16th minute. 

Rangers regrouped and hit back before halftime, with Gracey Edgcombe scoring her second of the match in the 38th minute to bring her side level. 

Just before the break, Zoe MacKenzie struck in the 45th minute to complete the comeback and give Rangers a 3–2 lead at halftime. 

Despite pressure from Moturoa in the second half, New Plymouth Rangers held firm defensively to secure the derby win. 

Round Results

Moturoa 2 (Fernanda Toscani 14’, Evealyn Newman 16’) 
New Plymouth Rangers 3 (Gracey Edgcombe 3’, 38’, Zoe MacKenzie 45’) 

Whanganui Athletic 3 (Vanya Apiata-Hodgkinson 44’, 66’, Isla Jones 80’) 
Port Hill United 0 

Mens Federation Cup

Palmerston North Marist Football Club were beaten 4–2 away to Hawera FC in an entertaining contest, despite a spirited response from the visitors. After a tight opening spell, Hawera took control in the second half with Nathan Kelbrick opening the scoring in the 50th minute before Ben Savage doubled the advantage from the penalty spot six minutes later. Marist responded well through Kaw Hser on the hour mark to pull a goal back and give the visitors renewed belief. 

However, Hawera’s danger man struck again as Kelbrick added his second in the 78th minute and completed his hat-trick five minutes later to restore breathing space for the hosts. To their credit, Marist kept fighting and were rewarded deep into stoppage time when Sam Roebuck converted from the penalty spot in the 94th minute to round out the scoring.While the result was disappointing, there were positives in the character shown by Marist, who continued to push and compete throughout. Hawera ultimately proved clinical in key moments, led by Kelbrick’s three-goal performance, but Marist will take lessons from the contest as they look to respond next week.

Round Results: 

Palmerston North United Reserves 5 (Patricio Lizarraga Castillo 5’, 57’, Samuel Taylor 31’, 34’, Cledwyn Chawanji 63’) 
Turners Sports Feilding United AFC Men's 1st's 0 

Whanganui Athletic Reserves 
Heavy Equipment Services Gisborne United (Win by Default) 

Wanganui Marist Celtics 0 
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers 1 (Bjorn Christensen 71’) 

Tremains Port Hill United 3 (Matt Betesta 13’, 81’, Josh Bowie 66’) 
FC Western 2 (Babu Khan 8’, Zach Burns OG 45+2’) 

Cole Murray Reserves 1 (Sam Wait 76’) 
Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers 2 (Domenico Squatriti 56’, Gwylym Hamilton 110’) 

TSH Moturoa AFC 2 (Matthew Mehrtens 65’, Oliver Hill 88’) 
Wanganui City 0 

Shanis Taradale AFC Prems 1 (Liam Hill 20’) 
Takaro AFC Firsts 0 

Taranaki Championship 2026

NP Rangers BTW Oddbodz produced a determined response at Merrilands Domain on Saturday afternoon, edging out NZ Forestry Peringa United in a thrilling 4–3 contest. After coming off a loss in their previous outing, Rangers showed resilience and attacking intent to get back into the winner’s circle, while Peringa United pushed them all the way in a closely fought encounter. With momentum swinging throughout the match and both sides finding the back of the net, it was the home side who ultimately held firm to secure the three points. The result provides a timely confidence boost for NP Rangers as they look to build consistency in the early stages of the season

Round Results

NP Rangers BTW Oddbodz – 4 (Goal scorer Unknown)
NZ Forestry Ltd Peringa United – 3 (Goal Scorers unknown)

Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC – 9 (Paul Cooper 2’, 19’, 21’, 27’, Fynn Collier 5’, 60)
FCW/FDMC Champs – 1 (Goal scorer unknown)

Inglewood AFC – 1 (Tyrell Broadmore-Ashby 8’)
Hawera Kitchen Ltd Hawera – 5 (Tim White 56’, Tyler Midgley 67’, Nathan Kelbrick 70’, 73’, Nathan Smith 90’+4’)
 

Game of next round

2^nd May 2026 245pm Corbett Park #1       Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC vs Inglewood AFC (Challenge Cup)

This week see Inglewood head out to Corbett Park to take on the high flying Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC. This contest sees Kaitake coming in off a big win and Inglewood coming off a loss. But with the Challenge Cup on the line anything can happen.

Taranaki Division 2

Smith & Sons Eltham AFC delivered an emphatic performance at Taumata Park on Saturday afternoon, securing a commanding 6–1 victory over NPBHS 3rd XI. Returning from a bye round, Eltham started with sharp intent and quickly took control of the match, led by an outstanding display from Shannon Bryant, who netted five goals across both halves. Additional strikes from Ezekiel Oliver and Ryk Ferguson ensured the home side maintained momentum throughout, while NPBHS showed determination to keep pushing and were rewarded with a late consolation goal through Jayden Wilmshurst.

Round Results

Smith & Sons Eltham AFC – 6 (Shannon Bryant 5’, 14’, 36’, 63’, Ezekiel Oliver 23’, Ryk Ferguson 40’)
NPBHS 3^rd XI – 1 (Jayden Wilmshurst 90’)

KP Joinery Ltd Waitara SC – 0
Woodleigh Division 2 – 4 (Faris Burwell 36’, 60’, Harry Jack Fielding 45’, Jaedyn Davis 85’)
 

Peringa United – 6 (Shahil Singh 17’, Ronald Chand 27’, 26’, 88’, Sabin Gurung 33’, Frankee O’Brien 80’)
Mark Frost Electrical Hawera FC – 1 (Antonio Boechat 1’)
 

Moturoa AFC – 5 (Matthew  Mehrtens 18’, Zeke Penno 23’, Adam Burns 34’, Gabriel Field 44’, Kaiden Ross 83’)
NP Rangers Young Boys – 1 (Jason Cross 63’)
 

Game of next round

2 Mayl 2026 1230pm Peringa Park #1       Peringa United Reserves vs Woodleigh Division 2

Peringa United Reserves will host Woodleigh Division 2 at Peringa Park on Saturday afternoon, with both sides entering the fixture full of confidence after recording victories in their previous outings. With momentum on their side, each team will be eager to build consistency and secure back-to-back wins as the season begins to gather pace. Expect a competitive contest as both squads look to carry their positive form forward

Taranaki Division 3

Sai Rane Mortgages Peringa United and Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC played out a hard-fought 2–2 draw at Peringa Park on Saturday afternoon. Kaponga made the stronger start, taking control in the first half with goals from Jack Matthews and Jamie Pretty to put the visitors in a commanding position. However, Peringa United showed resilience after the break, with Adam Peach stepping up to score twice in the second half to bring the hosts level and ensure the points were shared.

Round Results

Sai Rane Mortgages Peringa United – 2 (Adam Peach 66’, 80’)
Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC – 2 (Jack Matthews 21’, Jamie Pretty 35’)
 

Inglewood AFC Div 3 – 2 (Scorers Unknown)
McDonald Real Estate Stratford – 10 (Richard Drummond 5’, 10’, Brody Savage 15’, 55’, 66’,  Blake Robinson 35’, Jay-Jay Gavan 40’, 88’, Corbin Bright 77’)
 

FC Western Social – 6 (Blake O’Halloran x2, Adam Stuart, Jakeb Thomas Furze, Kyah Rowe, Ethan O’Halloran)
Michielsen’s Transport Waitara SC -2 (Jacob Russ, Scorer Unknown)
 

Paul Hamlin Builders Eltham AFC – 1 (Scorers Unknown)
Kitchen In Peringa United – 4 (Scorers Unknown)
 

Game of next round

2nd May 2026 245pm Swansea Park 1      McDonald Real Estate Stratford vs FC Western Social

McDonald Real Estate Stratford will host FC Western Social at Swansea Park on Saturday afternoon in what shapes as an early-season clash between two of the competition’s form sides. With both teams sitting toward the top end of the table, this fixture presents an important opportunity to strengthen their position and lay down a marker for the rounds ahead. Expect a competitive and high-intensity encounter as each side looks to maintain momentum

Taranaki Masters League

Peringa United Flatliners and Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC shared the points in a tightly contested 1–1 draw at Peringa Park on Saturday afternoon. With both sides entering the fixture in strong early-season form, the match lived up to expectations as a competitive and evenly balanced encounter. Each team created opportunities and showed resilience throughout, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage. The result sees both sides maintain their positive starts to the campaign, reinforcing their reputation as well-matched opponents capable of challenging strongly as the season progresses

Round Results

Peringa United Flatliners – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
 

Webber Building Kaitake FC – 2 (Gal Carmi 3’, Matthew Hamilton 75’)
Red Jacket Peringa United Ballers - 6 (Evan Davies 15’, 28’, 45’, 90’, Hamish Gunson 37’, Shintaro Kirkcaldie 42’)
 

FC Western Social – 3 (Scorers Unknown)
Inglewood AFC Masters – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
 

Orchard Contracting Hawera FC – 1 ()
NP Rangers Masters – 13 (Matthew Goodey 10’, 22’, 47’, 75’, 80’, Finn Peters 17’, Craig Gibson 33’, 77’, Tom Carroll 39’, Dean Cumberledge 51’, Christian Gavisan-Moratti 64’, Own Goal 78’, 88’ )
 

Game of next round

02 May 2026 1230pm Merrilands Domain #1       NP Rangers Masters vs Red Jacket Peringa United Ballers

NP Rangers Masters will host Red Jacket Peringa United Ballers at Merrilands Domain on Saturday afternoon, with both sides entering the clash full of confidence after recording big wins in the previous round. Those convincing performances will have provided momentum and belief within each squad, setting the stage for an entertaining and competitive encounter.

Taranaki Womens Championship

Waitara Women’s continued their strong early-season form with a convincing 4–0 victory over HEL Rimu NP Rangers at Manukorihi Park on Sunday morning. Building on the momentum from their opening-round success, Waitara once again displayed their attacking quality and control throughout the match, establishing an early advantage with quick goals from Piper Wedgewood and Kirsten Keighley. Further strikes from Sharnele Murray and Hayley Richardson in the second half sealed a comprehensive performance, while their defensive unit remained disciplined to secure another clean sheet. The result reinforces Waitara’s status as one of the competition’s early pace-setters as they continue to build confidence and consistency.
 

Round Results

Waitara Soccer Women’s – 4 (Piper Wedgewood 12’, Kirsten Keighley 14’, Sharnele Murray 54’, Hayley Richardson 81’)
HEL Rimu NP Rangers – 0
 

Inglewood Women’s – 3 (Johanna Shiva 52’, 84’, Summer Staveley 74’)
Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC Women – 0

Tungsten Legal Stratford – 0
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC – 6 (Jenna Joyce 1’, Nikki Carmichael 9’, Kate Phipps 55’, Michelle Daldin 65’, Talia Hinz 69’, Sophia Wallis 75’)
 

Woodleigh Wāhine – 0
Contact Energy Kaitake Women – 8 (Elizabeth Walkin 13’, 24’, 34’, Kelsey Husband 17’, 37’, 50’, 57’, Tiffany Yule 72’)
 

Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera FC – 7 (Emily Chittenden 1’, 15’, 45’+1’, Nicole De Bruyn 32’, Mikayla Arnold 50’, Paula Dimock 84’, 90’)
Smokeylemon Peringa United Women’s – 2 (Reem Johnstone 11’, Britney Picard 49’)
 

Game of next round
 

3 May 2026 10am Corbett Park  #1       Contact Energy Kaitake Women vs Tungsten Legal Stratford

Contact Energy Kaitake Women will look to build on their recent success when they host Tungsten Legal Stratford at Corbett Park on Sunday morning. Coming off a confidence-boosting win, Kaitake will be eager to maintain their momentum and continue climbing the standings with another strong performance on home soil. Stratford, meanwhile, will be determined to respond after their previous loss and regain consistency, setting the stage for a competitive contest where early intensity and composure in key moments could play a decisive role

Article added: Wednesday 29 April 2026