Dettol Men’s Central League

FC Western secured their first points of the season with a 2-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix Reserves at Lynmouth Park on Sunday. Having shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, the home side produced a determined performance and took control of the match through first-half goals from Leo Elder and Scott Manning. Western defended resolutely throughout the second half as the Phoenix Reserves looked to fight their way back into the contest, eventually pulling a goal back through Dylan Gardiner late in the game. However, the home side held firm to claim a well-deserved victory, providing a significant boost to their campaign and rewarding their recent positive performances.

 

Round Results
Suchy & Co Realty FC Western – 2 (Leo Elder  20’, Scott Manning 30’)
Wellington Phoenix Reserves – 1 (Dylan Gardiner 88’)

Western Suburbs FC Advance Electrical – 3 (Reilly Marlow-Jones 14’, Fumiya Ito 70’, Kyle Carr 71’)
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers – 3 (Leo Calvin Brown 9’, 66’, Liam Schofield 41’)

Waterside Karori Fusion 5 – 4 (Tyler Hornsby 14’, 39’, Oscar Crowe 23’, Albert Francis-Alles 52’)
Island Bay United – 0

Toa ITM Upper Hutt City Football -2 (Lucas Hansen 49’, Donal Gahan 57’)
Petone FC – 0

Wellington Olympic AFC – 1 (William Hodson Vincent 51’)
Monsoon Poon Miramar Rangers – 1 (Nicolas Bobadilla 73’)

 

Game of next round

20th June 2026 1.00pm Wakefield Park Turf       Island Bay United vs Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers

 

Island Bay United and Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers meet for the second time in three weeks when they face off at Wakefield Park Turf on Saturday afternoon. Napier City Rovers will take confidence from their convincing 3-0 victory in the previous meeting and will be looking to complete the season sweep as they continue their push near the top of the table. Island Bay, however, will be eager to respond on home soil and show they have learned from the earlier encounter. With both sides now familiar with each other's strengths and weaknesses, a competitive contest is expected as Island Bay look for revenge and Napier aim to reinforce their dominance in the fixture.

 

Men’s Central League 2

 Tawa AFC and Watson Integrity Palmerston North Marist shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw after both sides enjoyed periods of control. Marist made the ideal start when Adam Cowan converted from the penalty spot after just five minutes, but Tawa responded strongly with first-half goals from Daniel Rose and Nate Brosnahan to take a 2-1 lead into the break. The visitors continued to push for a way back into the contest and were rewarded midway through the second half when Melvin Rumere found the equaliser. Both teams created opportunities to find a winner in the closing stages, but neither could break the deadlock as the spoils were shared in a closely contested encounter.

 

Round Results

Tawa AFC – 2 (Daniel Rose 12’, Nate Brosnahan 19’)
Watson Integrity Palmerston North Marist – 2 (Adam Cowan (PEN) 5’, Melvin Rumere 63’)

Stop Out – 1 (Fergus Young 77’)
Wainuiomata AFC – 1 (Jack Imray 90’+6’)

Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0
Badcock Law Magpies Douglas Villa AFC – 3 (Own Goal 10’, Edward De Lara-Bell 27’, Samuel Jonas 45’)

Lower Hutt City AFC – 2 (Callum Martin 6’, Jacob Harris 21’)

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 0
 

North Wellington FC - 4 (Sidney Sharp-Judge 26’, Benjamin McMillan 54’, Miles Woodhall 62’, Jerram Tuck 79’)
Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 0

 

Game of next round

20th June 2026 3.00pm Alex Moore Park Turf    North Wellington FC vs Langley Twigg Taradale AFC

 

A key clash awaits at Alex Moore Park Turf on Saturday as fifth-placed North Wellington FC host league leaders Langley Twigg Taradale AFC. North Wellington will be eager to use home advantage to close the gap on the teams above them and strengthen their position in the top half of the table, but they face a difficult challenge against a Taradale side that has set the pace throughout the season. The visitors will be determined to maintain their place at the summit and continue their impressive run of form, making this an important fixture for both teams as the competition enters a crucial stage. With plenty at stake, supporters can expect a competitive and entertaining contest between two ambitious sides.

 

 

Dettol Women’s Central League

Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United claimed a valuable three points with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wellington Phoenix Academy. In a closely contested encounter, United showed great organisation and discipline against a talented Phoenix side, with Melissa McKenna's 33rd-minute strike proving to be the decisive moment of the match. The visitors worked tirelessly to protect their advantage throughout the second half, limiting the Academy's opportunities and defending resolutely when required. Their efforts were rewarded with a clean sheet and an important win that highlights the team's resilience and ability to grind out results against quality opposition.

 

Round Results

Wellington Phoenix Academy – 0
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 1 (Melissa McKenna 33’)
 

Waterside Karori Middleware – 9 (Nicola Ross 32’, 44’, Sophie Burchfield 35’, 54’, 75’ Amelia Abbott 50’, Jessica Woodside 85’, 89’, Ella McMillan 90’+5’)
Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 2 (Pam Pelders 39’, Nikola Szentirmay-Ross 72’)
 

Wellington United Diamonds – 13 (Ela Jerez 6’, 46’, 47’, 59’, Kennedy Corkin 40’, Kyra Morgan 50’, Hannah Pilley 56’, 61’, 67’, 69’, (PEN) 84’, Farina Anchico 89’, 90’+2’)
MKM Palmerston North Marist FC – 1 (Own Goal 22’)
 

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 2 (Samantha Waru 8’, Laura Brassington 13’)
Victoria University – 8 (Own Goal 2’, Nicole Baird 16’, 28’, Sofia George 23’, 45’+1’, Lucy MacDonald 46’, 55’, Georgia Gardner 66’)

 Petone FC – 0
Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers – 0

 

Game of next round

14th June 2026 1.00pm Memorial Park #1          Kitchens by Healey Palmerston North United vs Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC

 

Kitchens by Healey Palmerston North United will be looking to build on their impressive victory over Wellington Phoenix Academy when they host Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC at Memorial Park on Sunday. United showed resilience and defensive discipline to secure all three points last weekend and will be eager to carry that momentum into another important home fixture. Seatoun AFC, meanwhile, have proven to be a competitive side throughout the season and will be determined to leave Palmerston North with a positive result. With both teams chasing valuable points, supporters can expect a closely contested encounter between two well-organised sides.

 

 

Western Premiership

Football can be a cruel game, and Saturday's clash between Takaro AFC and FC Western Reserves delivered plenty of drama as the two sides shared the points in an incredible 4-4 draw.

 

FC Western struck first through Lewis Cumberledge, who scored twice in quick succession in the 25th and 27th minutes to give the visitors a commanding early advantage. Takaro responded well and pulled one back through Satore Chambers in the 32nd minute to trail 2-1 at the break.

 

The second half appeared to be slipping away from the home side as the game entered its closing stages, but Takaro refused to give in. AJ Toki levelled the scores in the 84th minute before Scott Burney completed the turnaround with a goal in the 89th minute to put Takaro 3-2 ahead.

Just when it looked like the hosts had done enough, the match exploded into life during stoppage time. Ollie Harris equalised for FC Western in the 90th minute before an own goal from Mark Manson four minutes into added time swung the advantage back to the visitors at 4-3.

However, there was still one final twist. Deep into stoppage time, FC Western's Babu Khan unfortunately turned the ball into his own net in the sixth minute of added time, ensuring Takaro salvaged a point from a remarkable contest.

 

The result leaves both teams wondering what might have been after a game that saw momentum swing wildly throughout the 90 minutes and beyond. For the neutral, it was an entertaining spectacle that showcased the unpredictability of football at its finest.

 

Round Results

 

Signature Homes Palmerston North United Reserves 3 (Samuel Taylor 31’, Ryan Duggan OG 47’, Cooper Tikitiki 61’)
New Plymouth Rangers 2 (Devan Leggett 18’, Sam Gunn 68’)

 

NPBHS 6 (Riley Daken 17’, 57’, 72’, Bruno Bisaga 19’, 21’, Hector Pulford 89’)
Youm PN Marist Reserves 0

 

TSH Moturoa AFC 1 (Connor Hay 5’)
GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic 4 (Zahn Bell 26’, Cristian Petersen 75’, Aaron Thomas Russ 79’, Luke Howe- Matthews 90+4’)

 

Levin AFC 0
Turners Sports Feilding United AFC Men's 1st's 1 (Andrew Cotton 30’)

 

Manawatu Men's Championship

 

Takaro AFC Reserves produced a clinical final quarter to claim an impressive 4-1 victory over GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves on the road.

The visitors made a positive start and took the lead in the 35th minute when Lockie Robinson found the back of the net to give Takaro a deserved advantage heading into halftime.

 

Whanganui Athletic responded well after the break and levelled the scores through Ezekiel Paynter in the 52nd minute, setting up an evenly poised contest with plenty still to play for.

 

However, Takaro's quality shone through in the closing stages. Ujal Chhetri restored the visitors' lead in the 74th minute before Lockie Robinson struck again two minutes later to put Takaro firmly in control. Robinson then completed an outstanding individual performance with his third goal of the afternoon in the 78th minute, sealing a memorable hat-trick and putting the result beyond doubt.

 

Despite Athletic's efforts to stay in the contest, Takaro's ruthless finishing in the final stages proved the difference as they turned a tight match into a convincing 4-1 victory.

The result sees Takaro leave Whanganui with all three points after a strong all-round performance, highlighted by Robinson's clinical hat-trick and an excellent team display.

 

Round Results

 

WCFC Men’s 1st Team 3 (Mason McGahey 27’, 52’, Regan McRae 36’)
Levin AFC Reserves 0

 

Cooltranz PNU Development 2 (Cole Freeman 30’, Matteo Hammoud 72’)
G.J. Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men's Reserves 2 (Drew Gaskin 20’, Layton Oliver 23’)

 

Manawatu Men’s Division 2

 

North End Old Boys produced an impressive attacking display to defeat Groombridge Electrical Feilding United C Team 6-2 in an entertaining contest.

 

The home side made a strong start and opened the scoring through Yay Pay Tja Tha in the 14th minute before Alex Bowden doubled the advantage eight minutes later. Feilding responded well and reduced the deficit through Gerard Searancke in the 25th minute to stay firmly in the contest.

 

However, North End regained control before halftime when Bowden struck his second goal of the afternoon in the 42nd minute, giving the hosts a 3-1 lead heading into the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern as North End continued to create chances. Paul Van Der Meulen extended the lead in the 53rd minute before Michael Sheridan added a fifth just five minutes later. Bowden then completed an excellent individual performance with his hat-trick goal in the 67th minute, putting the result beyond doubt.

 

To their credit, Feilding continued to battle and were rewarded late in the match when Ben Salisbury found the back of the net in the 84th minute, but it proved little more than a consolation as North End comfortably saw out the remaining minutes.

Alex Bowden was the standout performer with a well-taken hat-trick, while North End's attacking unit proved clinical throughout as they secured a convincing 6-2 victory.

 

 

Round Results

 

AC Takaro Thirds 2 (Monish Chauhan 76’, Paul Duffin 90+6’)
Massey Good Guys 2 (Michael Wishnowsky 77’, 90+5’)

 

Linton AFC 1 (Finnbar Whitham 82’)
Takaro AFC Bua 0

 

Manawatu Men’s Division 3

 

Levin AFC Sports and Takaro AFC Fury played out an entertaining 3-3 draw, with a dramatic late goal ensuring the spoils were shared.

 

Takaro made the brighter start and established a two-goal advantage during the first half through strikes from Matt Barners and Jonathon O'Brien. However, Levin responded just before halftime when Jay Wehipeihana found the back of the net in the 42nd minute to cut the deficit and keep the home side firmly in the contest.

 

The second half continued at a lively pace. Bailey Forrest restored Takaro's two-goal cushion in the 54th minute, but Levin once again fought back. Andrew Gallagher pulled a goal back eight minutes later, setting up an exciting finish as the hosts pushed for an equaliser.

 

With time running out, Levin's persistence was rewarded when Zane Hartwell struck in the 88th minute to level the scores at 3-3 and spark celebrations among the home supporters.

After trailing by two goals on two separate occasions, Levin showed plenty of character to battle back and earn a deserved point. Takaro will be disappointed not to have converted their leads into victory, but both sides contributed to an entertaining contest that remained in the balance until the closing moments.

 

 

Round Results

 

Levin AFC Colts 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)
Aotea Security PN Marist Greenies 3 (Ed Dore-Wright 10’, Liam Hancock 67’, Wai Lwin 70’)

 

McDonalds Feilding Utd Development 3 (Kayden Mills 17’, 38’, Jamie Mills 78’)
North End Vets 2 (Jono Bopenda 8’, 47’)

 

Massey Rigs 1 (Logan Amey 54’)
Takaro Park Rangers 0

Levin AFC Social 0

Takaro AFC Glory 0

 

 

Manawatu Men's Division 4

 

Takaro AFC Benchwarmers produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat Manawatu Plunderers 3-2 in a thrilling contest.

 

The visitors made the stronger start and took the lead after just 10 minutes through Aaron Ogen. Despite falling behind early, Takaro worked their way back into the match and found an equaliser in the 37th minute when Jake Russell Roberts finished well to make it 1-1 heading into halftime.

 

The game remained evenly balanced throughout much of the second half, but it was the Plunderers who looked set to claim all three points when Ogen scored his second goal of the afternoon in the 69th minute to restore their advantage.

 

With time running out, Takaro continued to push forward in search of a result and were rewarded in the closing stages. Lereagan Gounden levelled the scores in the 85th minute before producing the decisive moment five minutes later, finding the back of the net again in the 90th minute to complete a dramatic turnaround.

The late double capped an outstanding finish from Gounden and ensured Takaro claimed all three points after trailing twice during the match. For the Plunderers, it was a heartbreaking end after leading for much of the contest, while Takaro will take confidence from their determination and refusal to give up.

It was a match full of character, resilience, and late drama, with Takaro ultimately emerging victorious in one of the most exciting finishes of the weekend.

 

Round Results

 

Smart Phone Repair PN Marist Royals 1 (Kaush Kishore 10’)
Watson Integrity PN Marist Celts 7 (Tait Nelson 5’, Josj Fenton 11’, Riley Shortall 41’, Tobias Pita 59’, Josh Reddiex 66’, Liam Williamson 71’, Harrison Hook 85’)

 

Red Sox Hustlers 0
Red Sox Legends 0

 

DSC Rangers 1 ( Goal Scorer Unknown)
Jennian Homes Feilding United Men's Social 3 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

 

Grainhub Woodville Spartans 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

North End Wanderers 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)

 

 

Manawatu Men’s Masters Div 1

 

Takaro AFC Rebels produced a strong second-half performance to claim a deserved 3-1 victory over WCFC Hammers.

 

The home side made a positive start and opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Renae Brown, who finished well to give Takaro an early advantage. The visitors responded strongly and found an equaliser ten minutes later when Adrian Ngaau struck to level the scores at 1-1.

With the teams unable to be separated before the break, the match remained finely balanced heading into the second half.

 

Takaro began to take control after halftime and were rewarded in the 65th minute when Gavin Eades restored the lead. The Rebels continued to push forward and effectively sealed the result ten minutes later as Josh Draper added a third goal to put daylight between the two sides.

Despite Whanganui City's efforts to find a way back into the contest, Takaro defended well in the closing stages and saw out the match comfortably to secure all three points.

 

After a competitive opening hour, Takaro's quality in key moments proved decisive as they turned a tight contest into a convincing 3-1 victory.

 

Round Results

 

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist Masters 0
O'Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters 2 (Mike Lewis 50’, 71’)

Manawatu Men’s Masters Div 2

 

Whanganui Marist Wanderers staged an impressive late comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against JRM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans in an entertaining contest.

 

The home side looked the more dangerous team during the first half and were rewarded deep into stoppage time when Alex Gaskell broke the deadlock in the 45th+2 minute. The goal gave PN Marist a deserved advantage heading into the halftime break.

 

Gaskell continued his fine afternoon shortly after the restart, doubling both his tally and his side's lead in the 58th minute. At 2-0, the Dunshaegans appeared to be in complete control and on course for all three points.

However, the Wanderers had other ideas. Jason Mann sparked the comeback with a well-taken goal in the 75th minute, giving the visitors renewed belief heading into the final stages. Just six minutes later, Taco Rangi found the equaliser to complete the turnaround and bring Whanganui Marist level at 2-2.

The late fightback ensured the visitors left with a valuable point, while PN Marist were left to reflect on an opportunity missed after holding a two-goal advantage midway through the second half.

In the end, both sides had periods of control and could make a case for claiming victory, with a share of the spoils a fair outcome after an entertaining afternoon of football.

 

Round Results

 

Central Business Innovations PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 3 (Chris Stewart 47’, John Myszcyszyn 63’, Ben Leah 83’)
Red Sox Wrinklies 0

 

Team Lewis Feilding United AFC Grand Masters 0

Red Sox A's 12 (Ian Robinson 2’, Guy Mordaunt 8’, 15’, 40’, 42’, David Boyack 29’, 67’, Dalin Wilson 36’, 85’, Hayden Dam 50’, Matt Wallace 60’, Matt McCallum 84’)

 

Manawatu Women’s Championship

 

Takaro AFC Ladies Firsts and Palmerston North United Reserves shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw, with a late equaliser ensuring the home side came away with a valuable point.

 

Takaro made the stronger start and took the lead in the 16th minute through Wai Hudson, who continued her strong form in front of goal by putting the hosts ahead. The remainder of the first half was closely contested, with Takaro taking their slender advantage into the break.

 

Palmerston North United emerged from halftime with renewed energy and quickly turned the game around. Katie Twist levelled the scores in the 52nd minute before Sophia Fouhy completed the comeback in the 66th minute, giving the visitors a 2-1 lead and putting them on course for all three points.

However, Takaro refused to give in and continued to push for an equaliser. Their persistence was rewarded seven minutes from time when Hudson struck for a second time in the 83rd minute, ensuring her side earned a share of the points.

 

The result was a fair reflection of a competitive encounter, with both teams enjoying periods of control and creating chances throughout. Hudson's brace proved crucial for Takaro, while Palmerston North United will take positives from another strong performance despite being denied victory late on.

In the end, neither side could find a winner, with the teams settling for a hard-fought point apiece.

Round Results

 

Levin AFC 1sts 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)
PN Marist Mayhem 2 (Ashleigh McNeil 9’, Elise Broderson 61’)

 

 

 

 

Manawatu Women’s Division 2

 

Takaro AFC Turtles claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist Mysteries, with an early goal proving the difference between the two sides.

 

The decisive moment came just nine minutes into the contest when Monique Roberts found the back of the net to give Takaro the perfect start. The early breakthrough allowed the visitors to settle into the match and put the home side under pressure from the outset.

 

Despite conceding early, the Mysteries responded well and worked hard to get themselves back into the contest. Both teams created opportunities throughout the match, but strong defensive efforts and determined goalkeeping ensured further goals remained elusive.

 

As the game progressed, Takaro showed excellent discipline and organisation to protect their slender advantage. Marist continued to push for an equaliser, particularly in the latter stages, but the Turtles defence stood firm to preserve their clean sheet.

In a closely contested encounter where chances were at a premium, Roberts' early strike proved enough to separate the teams, securing all three points for Takaro and rewarding a resilient defensive performance.

 

Round Results

 

Resonant PN Marist Evergreenz 0
Massey University Socials 4 (Goal Scorers Unknown)
 

Levin AFC Reserves 0
Headlands Woodville Wairua 5 (Brenda McGregor 10’, Robyn Trower 24’, Fitzy Fitzsimons 33’, 43’, 79’

 

Takaro AFC Harlequins 1 (Lydia Laughton 22’)
DSC Valkyries 4 (Piri Henderson 24’, 40’, 80’, Elizabeth Laws 74’)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Article added: Tuesday 09 June 2026