Taranaki Weekly Results Roundup | 2nd & 3rd May
Weekly Review 2nd – 3rd May 2026
Dettol Men’s Central League
Island Bay United delivered a clinical and composed performance to claim a decisive 5–0 victory over Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western at Lynmouth Park, turning what was expected to be a tight contest into a one-sided result. Tsar Mitchener set the tone early with an opening goal before adding two penalties in the first half, while Spencer Gable and an own goal further extended the visitors’ advantage before the break. Despite FC Western’s efforts to remain organised, Island Bay’s efficiency in front of goal and ability to capitalise on key moments proved the difference. The result provides a significant boost for Island Bay as they look to climb the table, while FC Western are left searching for a response in the coming rounds.
Round Results
Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 0
Island Bay United – 5 (Tsar Mitchener 7’, (PEN) 35’, (PEN) 38’, Spencer Gable 20’, Own Goal 28’)
Western Suburbs FC - 1 (Dakota Brady 34’)
Wellington Phoenix U18 Academy – 0
Petone FC – 0
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers – 1 (Callum Cooke 53’)
Waterside Karori Fusion5 – 0
Monsoon Poon Miramar Rangers AFC – 6 (Adam Hewson 30’, 50’, Martin Bueno 39’, Own Goal 73’, Samuel Gates 85’, Andrew Bevin 90’+2’)
Upper Hutt City Football – 1 (Donal Gahan 88’)
Wellington Olympic AFC – 5 (Ben Campbell 8’, Devin Slingsby 32’, William Hodson Vincent 41’, Seb Barton-Ginger 56’, 75’ Jack Henry-Sinclair 69’)
Game of next round
10 May 2026 2pm Bluewater Stadium #1 Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Waterside Karori Fusion 5
At 2pm on 10 May 2026 at Bluewater Stadium, the unbeaten Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers host Waterside KaroriFusion 5 in what shapes as a key early-season benchmark for both sides. Napier City Rovers come into the fixture full of confidence, having built momentum through a strong defensive structure and efficient attacking transitions that have kept their unbeaten start intact. Waterside Karori, meanwhile, bring their own attacking threats and will be looking to disrupt the hosts’ rhythm, particularly in midfield where the game is likely to be decided. With both teams carrying ambition and form into this clash, expect a high-intensity encounter where control of possession and finishing in the final third could ultimately separate the sides.
Men’s Central League 2
Langley Twigg Taradale AFC produced a dominant away performance to secure a convincing 6–0 victory over Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC at Seatoun Park, strengthening their position near the top of the table. Harry Redman opened the scoring early to set the tone, before Zac Madsen took control of the contest in the second half with a remarkable four-goal burst that put the result beyond doubt. Despite Seatoun’s efforts to stay competitive on home soil, Taradale’s clinical finishing and attacking cohesion proved decisive throughout. Benji Foote added a late goal in stoppage time to cap off an emphatic performance as Taradale maintained pressure on the league leaders.
Round Results
Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 0
Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 6 (Harry Redman 11’, Zac Madsen 60’, 70’, 71’ 74’, Benji Foote 90’+1’)
Badcock Law Magpies Douglas Villa AFC – 2 (Simon Mazey 16’, Brodie Dick 30’)
Stop Out – 3 (Campbell Webster 10’, 50’, Ryan Kelly 63’)
Tawa AFC – 3 (Samuel Staunton 6’, Joshua Walter 16’, Jack Parry 21’)
North Wellington FC - 2 (Jared Cunniff 79’, Jerram Tuck 82’)
Wainuiomata AFC – 0
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 3 (Daniel McDougall 6’, Jericho Tiakiwai-Baker 18’, Reuben Rose 90’+1’)
Lower Hutt City AFC – 0
Watson Integrity Palmerston North Marist – 1 (Jaeden Shaw 19’)
Women’s Central League
Middleware Waterside Karori reinforced their position at the top of the table with a commanding 10–0 victory over Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC at Karori Park, delivering a ruthless attacking performance from start to finish. Sophie Burchfield set the tone early with a quick-fire double before completing a first-half hat-trick, while goals from Jessica Woodside, Natalie Orellana, and Chloe Mattock ensured the hosts took complete control before the break. The second half brought no respite for Taradale, with Margot Ramsay, Renee Bacon, and Sherize Concessio all adding to the tally, alongside Orellana’s second of the match.
Round Results
Waterside Karori Middleware – 10 (Sophie Burchfield 21’, 22’, 33’, Jessica Woodside 35’, Natalie Orellana 38’,78’, Chloe Mattock 45’+1’, Margot Ramsay 48’, Renee Bacon 59’, Sherize Concessio 89’)
Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 0
Petone Powerex – 3 (Own Goal 5’, Chelsea Whittaker 26’, 76’)
Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0
MKM Palmerston North Marist - 1 (Ruby-Aroha Gurnick 56’)
Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 – 4 (Amelie McClintock 7’, Piper Rickey 9’, 41’, Paige Doran 90’+2’)
Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 2 (Hanna McCallum 55’, Amy Foster 67’)
Wellington United Diamonds – 7 (Hannah Pilley 12’, (PEN) 15’, 45’, 45’+4’, 74’, Jemma Robertson 77’, Miranda Webb 88’)
Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers – 1 (Trinity Mairs 47’)
Victoria University 1st – 0
Women’s Federation League
Napier City Rovers put in a composed performance to beat Whanganui Athletic 5–0 at Bluewater Stadium.
Rovers opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after a strong start and doubled their lead in the 36th minute to take control into halftime. They came out quickly in the second half, scoring again in the 46th minute, before continuing to create chances and adding a fourth in the 60th minute. A late goal in the 88th minute capped off a dominant display from the home side.
Whanganui Athletic worked hard throughout but were unable to break through a well-organised Rovers side.
Round Results
Napier City Rovers – 5 (Scorers Unknown)
Whanganui Athletic – 0
Taranaki Championship 2026
Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC and Inglewood AFC played out an entertaining 2–2 draw at Corbett Park, with both sides showcasing contrasting halves in a match played for the Challenge Cup. Inglewood made a flying start, with Daniel Gilberd striking twice inside the opening 20 minutes to put the visitors firmly in control. However, Kaitake responded strongly before the break, with goals from Paul Cooper and Fynn Collier bringing the match back to level terms heading into halftime. Despite chances for both sides in the second half, neither team could find a winner, as the contest remained evenly poised throughout
Round Results
Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC – 2 (Paul Cooper 38’, Fynn Collier 43’)
Inglewood AFC – 2 (Daniel Gilberd 2’, 19’)
NPBHS 2nd XI – 3 (Malachi Puckeridge 70’, Benji Tooley 82’, Owen Dickey 86’)
NP Rangers BTW Oddbodz – 6 (John Hight 26’, 30’, 89’, Own Goal 35’, 42’, Liam Ander 55’)
NZ Forestry Ltd Peringa United – 3 (Goal Scorers unknown)
FCW/FDMC Champs – 2 (Goal scorer unknown)
Taranaki Division 2
Peringa United Reserves delivered a dominant second-half performance to secure a 6–2 victory over Woodleigh Division 2 at Peringa Park, overcoming an early challenge from the visitors. Woodleigh made a bright start with quick goals to Harry Jack Fielding and Tyris Tukapua, briefly putting the hosts under pressure, but Shahil Singh’s early strike kept Peringa in touch. From there, Ronald Chand took control of the contest, netting four goals in a commanding display across both halves, before Allan Boere added a late finish to seal the result
Round Results
Peringa United – 6 (Shahil Singh 7’, Ronald Chand 36’, 45’, 77’, 82’, Allan Boere 86’)
Woodleigh Division 2 – 2 (Harry Jack Fielding 10’, Tyris Tukapua 16’)
NPBHS 3rd XI – 0
NP Rangers Old Boys – 2 (Sanjay Singh 16’, 85’)
Mark Frost Electrical Hawera FC – 2 (Peter Kelbrick 11’, 85’)
NP Rangers Young Boys – 1 (Eoin Ammundsen 18’)
Moturoa AFC – 1 (Goal scorer unknown)
Smith & Sons Eltham AFC – 3 (Goal scorer unknown)
Taranaki Division 3
McDonald Real Estate Stratford and FC Western Social played out a hard-fought 2–2 draw at Swansea Park in a clash that lived up to its billing between two in-form sides. Stratford made a strong start, taking control through first-half goals to Matthew Scown and Seth Tate, putting the hosts in a commanding position early. However, FC Western Social responded well after the break, showing resilience and composure to fight their way back into the contest with two second-half goals
Round Results
McDonald Real Estate Stratford – 2(Matthew Scown 15’, Seth Tate 30’)
FC Western Social – 2 (Goal scorer unknown)
Michielsen’s Transport Waitara SC -2 (Anthony Kilpatrick (PEN) 21’, Lucas Berg 30’,)
Sai Rane Mortgages Peringa United – 3 (Josh George 6’, Kris Butterworth 16’, Adam Peach 60’)
Kitchen In Peringa United –0
Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC – 5 (Payton Siciliano 47’, Daniel Gut 49’, Alejandro Eschmann 50’, 53’, Andre Nascimento 64’)
TSH Moturoa Div3 – 3 (Regan Hislop 7’, Aaron Sangster 43’, Luke Ross 67’)
Inglewood AFC Div 3 – 3 (Cooper Beale 4’, Matthew Boyd 56’, Cody Adamson 66’)
Woodleigh Div 3 – 6 (Goal scorer unknown)
Paul Hamlin Builders Eltham AFC – 3 (Lazarith Rielly 7’, Ashton Hardy-Walker 31’, 79’)
Taranaki Masters League
NP Rangers Masters carried their momentum into Merrilands Domain with an emphatic 6–1 victory over Red Jacket Peringa United Ballers. After a competitive opening spell, Matthew Goodey struck twice before halftime to give the hosts control, and they never looked back. Craig Caldwell extended the lead early in the second half, before further goals from Dean Cumberledge, Steve Muggeridge, and Finn Peters capped off a clinical team performance. While the Ballers managed a consolation goal, NP Rangers’ intensity, depth, and finishing quality proved the difference as they backed up their previous round form
Round Results
NP Rangers Masters – 6 (Matthew Goodey 31’, 44’, Craig Caldwell 47’, Dean Cumberledge 60’, Steve Muggeridge 65’, Finn Peters 75’)
Red Jacket Peringa United Ballers - 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)
Peringa United Flatliners – 3 (Nameer Alaswad 3’, David Peterson 48’, Michael Gee 83’)
Orchard Contracting Hawera FC – 0
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC – 2 (Taylor Lucinsky 45’, Rhys Clark 49’)
FC Western Masters – 2 (Scorer Unknown 80’, Brent Youngson 86’)
Inglewood AFC Masters – 0
Webber Building Kaitake FC – 5 (Dave Smith 10’, Alex Campbell 52’, Aaron Taylor 69’, Own Goal 84’, Colin Webber 90’)
Taranaki Womens Championship
Reem Johnstone set the tone early for Smokeylemon Peringa United as they took on Woodleigh Wahine at Peringa Park. Johnstone had goals in the 13th and 27th minutes before completing her hat-trick in the 65th minute, while Jennifer Stoiber added 3 goals of her own in the 21st, 55th and 61st minutes with a clinical display across both halves. Britney Picard was equally influential, netting four goals in the 22nd, 33rd, 60th and 70th minutes to seal the game for the home team.
Round Results
Smokeylemon Peringa United Women’s – 10 (Reem Johnstone 13’, 27’, 65’ Jennifer Stoiber 21’, 55’, 61’, Britney Picard 22’, 33’, 60’, 70’)
Woodleigh Wāhine – 0
Waitara Soccer Women’s – 7 (Piper Wedgewood 12’, Kirsten Keighley 14’, Sharnele Murray 54’, Hayley Richardson 81’)
Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC Women – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
HEL Rimu NP Rangers – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
Inglewood Women’s – 0
Contact Energy Kaitake Women – 3 (Default win)
Tungsten Legal Stratford – 0
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC vs Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera FC to be played Wednesday 6th May
Article added: Tuesday 05 May 2026
