Chatham Cup

Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers produced a commanding performance to secure their place in the last eight of the cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Petone FC. Benjamin Stanley opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Aston Hurd doubled the advantage shortly after the break in the 49th minute. Luca Barclay added a third in the 55th minute to put the result beyond doubt, with Stanley rounding off an impressive display by grabbing another goal late in the match. The comprehensive win continues Rovers' excellent form and sees them progress confidently into the quarter-finals.

 

Round Results

Petone FC – 0
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers – 4 (Benjamin Stanley 14’, 89’, Aston Hurd 49’, Luca Barclay 55’)
 

Island Bay United – 1 (Leo Villa 54’)
Monsoon Poon Miramar Rangers – 3 (Martin Bueno 13’, Adam Hewson 50’, Joseph Harris 65’)

 

Auckland United – 3 (Oliver Fay 79’, Benjamin Wallace 92’, 103’)
Cambridge FC – 1 (Joshua Clarkin 50’)
 

Auckland City – 3 (Dylan Manickum 55’, Ryan De Vries 57’, Angus KilKolly (PEN) 89’)
Takapuna FC – 0
 

Meville United – 0
Hisbiscus Coast – 1 (Mitchell Browne 80’)
 

Fencibles United – 3 (Dylan Laing-McConnell 7’, Dylan Morris 42’, Dastgeer Lai-Sai 47’)
South Auckland Rangers – 0
 

Nelson Suburbs – 5 (John Reynolds (PEN) 7’, 21’, Lennon Whewell 63’, Trevin Myers 65’, Jay Anderson 89’)
Northern AFC – 0
 

Dunedin City Royals – 0
Cashmere Technical – 9 (Zander Edwards 6’, 34’, 40’, Garbhan Coughlan (PEN) 11’, Rory Hibbert 52’, Danny Kane 65’, Edy Belingher 76’, Gabriel Gallaway 80’, 93’)

 

Dettol Men’s Central League

Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western earned a valuable point away from home after battling to a 1-1 draw with Wellington Phoenix Reserves. After a tightly contested first half, Leo Elder gave Western the breakthrough in the 75th minute, putting the visitors on course for all three points. However, the Phoenix Reserves showed their resilience, with Luke Mitchell finding an equaliser deep into stoppage time to ensure the points were shared.

Round Results

 

Wellington Phoenix Reserves – 1 (Luke Mitchell 90’+1’)
Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 1 (Leo Elder 75’)

Game of next round

12 July 2026 2pm Bluewater Stadium     Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Upper Hutt City

 

League leaders Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers will be looking to strengthen their hold at the top of the table when they host fifth-placed Upper Hutt City at Bluewater Stadium on Sunday. Rovers have set the benchmark throughout the season with consistent performances and will be eager to continue their impressive home form, while Upper Hutt City know a positive result against the competition leaders would provide a significant boost to their push up the table. With plenty at stake for both sides, fans can expect a high-quality contest between two teams with plenty to play for.

Kate Sheppard Cup

 

Wellington Phoenix Academy booked their place in the semi-finals with an impressive 4-0 victory over Waterside Karori Middleware. Sienna Candy gave the hosts the perfect start with an early opener in the fifth minute before Lily Brazendale doubled the advantage midway through the second half. Ruby Barber then put the result beyond doubt with two late goals in the 84th and 88th minutes

 

Round Results

Wellington Phoenix Academy – 4 (Sienna Candy 5’, Lily Brazendale 65’, Ruby Barber 84’, 88’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 0
 

Ellerslie AFC – 2 (Arisa Takeda 9’, Tatiana Mason (PEN) 19’)
Western Springs – 1 (Indigo Kirk 76’)
 

Dunedin City Royals – 1 (Own Goal 64’)
Cashmere Technical – 2 (Kailey Short 7’, Margarida Dias (PEN) 70’)
 

Eastern Suburbs v Auckland United postponed

Dettol Women’s Central League

 

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United return to Massey University full of confidence after a dominant 7-0 victory in their previous outing. Charlotte Moss opened the scoring before Annabel Irwin struck twice in the first half, with Georgia Irwin extending the lead before the break. Shania McIntosh, Vanessa Taylor and Elizabeth Dombroski all added second-half goals to complete an emphatic team performance.

 

Round Results

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey – 7 (Charlotte Moss 4’, Annabel Irwin 18’, 32’, Georgia Irwin 38’, Shania McIntosh 56’, Vanessa Taylor 77’, Elizabeth Dombroski 84’)
Victoria University – 0

MKM Palmerston North Marist – 0
Wellington United – 5 (Kennedy Corkin 16’, Hannah Pilley 39’, Lara Smith 56’, Own Goal 60’, Madeline O’Farrell 88’)
 

Game of next round

12 July 2026 2.00pm  Memorial Park      Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United vs Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers

 

A crucial battle in the race for the top four awaits on Sunday as fourth-placed Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United host fifth-placed Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers at Memorial Park. With just one place separating the sides on the ladder, the result could have a significant impact on the standings as the competition enters its decisive stages. Palmerston North United will be aiming to make home advantage count and build on their recent strong form, while Miramar Rangers will be looking to leapfrog their opponents with a valuable away victory. Expect an intense and closely contested encounter with plenty at stake for both teams.

 

Women’s Federation League 

The local Taranaki derby delivered plenty of drama as Moturoa and New Plymouth Rangers shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Women's Federation Cup. 

Moturoa made the perfect start, with Fernanda Toscani opening the scoring in just the seventh minute to give the home side an early advantage. The hosts carried that momentum into the second half, where Laura Smith doubled the lead three minutes after the restart to put Moturoa in a commanding position. 

However, New Plymouth Rangers refused to go away. Bailee Dale Egan-Gray sparked the comeback with a goal in the 69th minute before Gracey Edgcombe levelled the scores in the 83rd minute, completing a spirited fightback and ensuring the derby honours were shared. 

After a fast start from Moturoa and a determined late response from Rangers, neither side could find a winner as the points were split in an entertaining contest. 

 

SCORES: 

Moturoa 2 (Fernanda Toscani 7'; Laura Smith 48') 
New Plymouth Rangers 2 (Bailee Dale Egan-Gray 69'; Gracey Edgcombe 83') 

 

Whanganui Athletic – 2 (Isla Jones 52’, 89’) 
Port Hill United – 0  

 

 

 

Taranaki Men’s Championship

 

NPBHS and FC Western shared the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 draw after a match full of momentum swings. FC Western looked in control early as Dante Thomas produced a superb hat-trick to give his side a commanding advantage, but NPBHS refused to give in. Benji Tooley sparked the comeback with a well-taken goal before Dimitri Luetolf converted from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit further. Isa Talab completed the remarkable fightback late in the match, ensuring NPBHS earned a deserved share of the points after recovering from three goals down in a thrilling contest.

 

Round Results

Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC – 1 (Fynn Collier 29’)
NZ Forestry Peringa Champs – 3 (Zach Henderson 63’, Matthew Gillies 74’, 85’)
 

NPBHS – 3 (Benji Tooley 65’, Dimitri Luetolf (PEN) 76’, Isa Talab 80’)
FC Western – 3 (Dante Thomas 43’, 51’, 58’)
 

NP Rangers BTW Oddbodz – 4 (Michael Blanks 5’, John Hight 33’, Own Goal 47’, Liam Ander 90’+4’)
Hawera Kitchens Hawera FC – 2 (Jonathan Dwyer 0’, Tim White 55’)
 

Game of next round

11 July 2026 2.45pm  Turuturu Park       Hawera Kitchens Hawera vs NZ Forestry Peringa Champs

 

Hawera Kitchens Hawera will look to make home advantage count when they host NZ Forestry Peringa Champs at Turuturu Park on Saturday afternoon. With both sides eager to build momentum as the season enters its crucial stages, this fixture shapes as an important contest for the standings. Hawera will be aiming to continue their strong form in front of their home supporters, while Peringa will be determined to claim valuable away points and strengthen their position. Expect a competitive battle between two evenly matched teams with plenty at stake.

 

 

Taranaki Division 2

 

Charrua Kaponga continued their impressive season with a convincing 5-2 victory over Eltham Vets Services Eltham AFC to climb into second place on the ladder, now sitting just one point behind the league leaders. Aaron Cacerez set the tone with an early double, while Lautaro Alvarez also found the net before halftime to give the visitors a commanding lead. Rory Garner struck once in each half to keep Eltham in the contest, but a second goal from Alvarez and a late finish from Alejandro Eschmann sealed the win for Kaponga, who reinforced their credentials as genuine title contenders.

 

Round Results
KP Joinery Waitara SC – 5 (Jai Pringle 30’, Ben Crate 43’, 78’, Jaden Hareb 69’, Saige Hinz 89’)
NP Rangers Old Boys – 2 (James Grieve 38’, Mark Bland 42’)
 

Mark Frost Electrical Hawera – 0
Woodleigh Div 2 – 3 (Jonathan Hicks 15’, Harry Fielding 19’, Nick Trowbridge 90’+1’)
 

Eltham Vets Services Eltham AFC – 2 (Rory Garner 24’, 70’)
Charrua Kaponga – 5 (Aaron Cacerez 5’, 20’, Lautaro Alvarez 15’, 72’, Alejandro Eschmann 85’)
 

Moturoa AFC – 3 (Keegan Bruckner 37’, Oliver Hill 64’, 86’)
Peringa United Reserves – 2 (Bivin Benny 44’, Kieran Cummings 67’)
 

NP Rangers Young Boys – 4 (Cody Muggeridge 11’, Scorer Unknown 39’, James Barron 52’, Eoin Ammundsen 63’)
NPBHS – 3 (Scorers Unknown)

 

Game of next round

11 July 2026 12.45pm  Merrilands Domain #1    NP Rangers Young Boys vs Moturoa AFC
 

NP Rangers Young Boys face another tough assignment when they host Moturoa AFC at Merrilands Domain on Saturday. The Young Boys will be eager to make the most of home advantage as they look to climb the table, while Moturoa will be determined to bounce back after suffering their first league defeat of the season last weekend. With both teams keen to return to winning ways, this matchup promises to be an entertaining contest featuring plenty of attacking intent and valuable points on the line.
 

Taranaki Div 3

 

McDonald Real Estate Stratford claimed a thrilling 4-3 victory over Woodleigh Div 3 in an end-to-end encounter that was decided late. Woodleigh made a bright start through Dean Langton before Dallas Thomas and Joshua Kirby also found the net to keep the home side in the contest. Stratford responded each time, with Conor Dew producing a hat-trick, including a penalty and a dramatic late winner, while Brody Savage also got on the scoresheet. The victory sees Stratford collect all three points after edging one of the most entertaining matches of the round.

 

Round Results

Kitchen in Peringa Counter Attackers – 4 (Seth Frost 33’, 75’, 84’, Daniel Clark 81’)
TSH Moturoa AFC – 2 (Goal Scorer Unkown)
 

Wonder Minerals Kaponga – 3 (Payton Siciliano 12’, Thomas Higgins 51’, Jack Matthews 81’)
Michielsens Transport Waitara SC – 1 (Goal Scorer Unkown)
 

Sai Rane Mortgages Peringa United – 14 (Josh George 10’, 44’, 66’ 78’, Adam Peach 13’, 72’, 82’, Scott Ruby 20’, Alex Guerriero 32’, 75’, Connor Paul 47’, 90’, Jeff Engels 50’, Jeff Maw 65’)
Paul Hamlin Builders Eltham AFC – 1 (Goal Scorer Unkown)
 

FC Western Thumpers  – 2 (Alec Kozenof x1, Tallen Cottam x1)
Inglewood Div 3 – 2 (Goal Scorer Unkown)

Woodleigh Div 3 – 3 (Dean Langton 11’, Dallas Thomas 25’, Joshua Kirby 41’)
McDonald Real Estate Stratford – 4 (Conor Dew 23’, (PEN) 33’, 87’, Brody Savage 65’)
 

Game of next round

11^th July 2026 2.45pm Peringa Park #1          Sai Rane Mortgages Peringa United vs FC Western Thumpers  

 

A blockbuster clash awaits at Peringa Park on Saturday as second-placed Sai Rane Mortgages Peringa United host third-placed FC Western Thumpers in a match that could have a significant impact on the race near the top of the table. With little separating the two sides, both teams will be eager to secure maximum points and strengthen their title aspirations. Peringa will look to use home advantage to extend the gap over their rivals, while the Thumpers will be aiming to leapfrog their hosts with a statement performance. Expect a high-quality, fiercely contested encounter between two of the competition's strongest teams.

 

Taranaki Masters League

 

FC Western Masters handed Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC their first league defeat of the season with a composed 2-0 victory. After a tightly contested opening half, Brendon Sanders broke the deadlock early in the second period before Johnny Weston sealed the result with a late goal. The win is a significant boost for FC Western Masters, while ending Moturoa's unbeaten league run and proving that the title race remains wide open.

 

Round Results

Webber Building Kaitake FC – 9 (Aaron Taylor 5’, 26’, 44’, Karl Beijer 22’, 80’, Matthew Hamilton 30’, Sam Shiels 62’, Jimi Webley 74’, Caleb Clayton 79’)
Inglewood AFC Masters – 2 (Ethan Rawson 33’, Adam Blake 87’)
 

FC Western Masters – 2 (Brendon Sanders 54’, Johnny Weston 84’)
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC – 0

Red Jacket Peringa United Ballers – 1 (Nick Wigley 77’)
NP Rangers Masters – 4 (Craig Gibson 15’, Crichton Parker 23’, Dean Cumberledge 54’, Luke Anderson 70’)

 

Game of next round

11^th July 2026 12.45pm Merrilands Domain #2         NP Rangers Masters vs Webber Building Kaitake HBs

 

The match of the round in the Masters competition sees league leaders NP Rangers Masters host third-placed Webber Building Kaitake HBs at Merrilands Domain. With the title race beginning to take shape, this clash carries plenty of significance as Kaitake look to close the gap on the summit, while Rangers will be eager to strengthen their hold on top spot. Both sides have been among the competition's most consistent performers this season, setting the stage for a high-quality encounter where every point could prove crucial in the championship race.
 

Taranaki Womens Championship

 

Waitara Women’s came away with a 3-1 victory over HelRimu NP Rangers at Merrilands Domain. Piper Wedgewood gave the visitors an early advantage before a resilient Rangers side fought to stay in the contest, with Chloe Baldwin finding the equaliser midway through the second half. However, Waitara finished the stronger of the two teams, as Amy Reumers restored the lead before Wedgewood completed her brace deep into stoppage time to seal the result after an entertaining encounter.

 

Round Results

 

HelRimu NP Rangers – 1 (Chloe Baldwin 73’)
Waitara Soccer Women’s – 3 (Piper Wedgewood 15’, 90’, Amy Reumers 85’)
 

Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC – 1 (Tarin Nicholls x1)
Inglewood Women’s – 4 (Summer Staveley x3, Carla Kennedy x1)
 

Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC – 6 (Emily Cunningham 10’, 37’, 40’, Hannah Andrews (PEN) 25’, Khloe Briscoe 42’, Tayla Stuthridge 86’)
Tungsten Legal Stratford – 1 (Tayte Hancock 4’, 61’, Olivia Bright 74’)

 

Contact Energy Kaitake Women – 7 (Kelsey Husband 35’, 40’, Emilt Davenport 36’, Arla Bennett 42’, 44’, Molly Lumb 60’, Own Goal 62’)

Woodleigh Wahine – 0
 

Smokeylemon Peringa United Womens – 0
Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera – 3 (Default Win)

 

Game of next round

12^th July 2026 10am Taumata Park #1           Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC vs Woodleigh Wahine

 

Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC welcome Woodleigh Wahine to Taumata Park on Sunday morning for what shapes a contest with plenty of goals. Eltham aiming to make the most of home advantage and Woodleigh looking to spoil the party.
 

 

 

Article added: Tuesday 07 July 2026