Men’s Central League 2

Both Watson Integrity Palmerston North Marist and Langley Twigg Taradale AFC sides entered the fixture looking to respond after defeats the previous weekend, and the match delivered a competitive contest with momentum shifting throughout. Langley Twigg Taradale made a strong start, opening the scoring early through Liam Percy-Fysh in the 2nd minute before extending their lead midway through the first half when Zac Madsen found the net in the 30th minute. Watson Integrity Palmerston North Marist responded well, pulling a goal back through Luke Palfreyman in the 7th minute and continuing to apply pressure. Their persistence was rewarded in the second half when Josh Cremen equalised in the 61st minute, setting up a tense final period. However, Taradale regained the advantage in the 77th minute with Zac Madsen securing his second goal of the match to seal the result.

Round ResultsWatson Integrity Palmerston North Marist – 2 (Luke Palfreyman 7’, Josh Cremen 61’)
Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 3 (Liam Percy-Fysh 2’, Zac Madsen 30’, 77’)

Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 1 (Edson Zambrano Olmedo 90’+15’)
Wainuiomata AFC – 4 (Braydon Gelderblom 25’, Sam Gribben 32’, Tyron Curtis 52’, Flynn McCaul 90’+2’)

Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 2 (Jericho Tiakimai-Baker 22’, Olen Juru 90’+4’)
Tawa AFC – 1 (Own Goal 85’)

North Wellington FC - 3 (Lachlan Millar 3’, Jerram Tuck 16’, Miles Woodhall 23’)
Badcock Law Magpies Douglas Villa AFC – 2 (Edward De Lara-Bell (PEN) 43’, Travis Booth 90’)

Stop Out – 2 (Reegan Kowalczyk 63’, Dean Styles 90’+3’)
Lower Hutt City AFC – 1 ( James Ferguson 44’) 

Game of next round

25 April 2026 245pm Memorial Park 1       Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United vs Lower Hutt City AFC

League leaders Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United return to Memorial Park in strong form as they host an inconsistent Lower Hutt City AFC side. Palmerston North United have built early momentum through disciplined performances and consistent results, and they will be aiming to maintain their position at the top of the table with another positive showing at home.

Women’s Central League

Both sides entered the fixture searching for their first points of the season, and the match produced an evenly contested encounter with momentum swings throughout. Shadow Solutions Taradale made the early breakthrough through an own goal in the 16th minute before extending their lead with goals to Megan Thomas in the 24th and 41st minutes to take control heading into halftime. MKM Palmerston North Marist responded positively after the break, with Ruby-Aroha Gurnick pulling a goal back in the 28th minute and Livvy Watson adding a second in the 52nd minute to keep the contest alive. Despite continued effort from the home side, Taradale held firm in the closing stages to secure an important victory and claim their first points of the season.

Round ResultsMKM Palmerston North Marist  - 2 (Ruby-Aroha Gurnick 28’, Livvy Watson 52’)
Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 3 (Own Goal 16’, Megan Thomas 24’, 41’) 

Petone Powerex – 1 (Ellen Flett 50’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 2 (Sophie Burchfield 17’, Renee Bacon 42’) 

Wellington United Diamonds – 9 (Leonora Webb 15’, Carolyn Oreilly 23’, 75’, 90’+1’, Kennedy Corkin 28’, Farina Anchico 57’, 68’, Hannah Pilley 70’, 73’)
Victoria University 1st – 2 (Mackenna Chittenden (PEN) 79’, Milli Stewart 86’) 

Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers – 2 (Iris Reweti-Gould 37’, 51’)
Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United - 0

Game of next round

24 April 2026 700pm Massey University SRI #6       Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North vs MKM Palmerston North Marist FC

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United host local rivals MKM Palmerston North Marist FC under lights at Massey University, with both sides eager to secure three points and build early momentum in their 2026 campaigns. With each team still searching for consistency, this fixture presents an important opportunity to establish confidence as the season begins to take shape.

Women’s Federation League

The Women’s Federation League kicked off this weekend after last week’s postponement, with the Napier derby between Port Hill United and Napier City Rovers.

Rovers struck early through Reyse Andrews in the 14th minute, before Casey Ralph added a second just two minutes later to give them a quick advantage. Port Hill United responded with a solid defensive spell and worked hard to stay in the contest, but Rovers kept pressing and found a third right on the stroke of half-time through Andrews again.

Port Hill showed more intent after the break and had moments going forward, but Rovers remained in control and made their chances count. Maddison Hughes added a late brace to finish the game strongly for the visitors.

SCORERS:

Port Hill United – 0Napier City Rovers – 5 (R. Andrews 14', 45'+1', C. Ralph 16', M. Hughes 72', 87')

New Plymouth Rangers (AFC) – 2 (G.Edgcombe 40’, B.Egan-Gray 87’)Whanganui Athletic – 1 (I.Jones 86’)

YORB Western Premiership

Match of the Round:

This week's match of the round was between Feilding United AFC and Palmerston North United Reserves.

The visitors made a sharp start and took the lead inside the opening 10 minutes, with Jacob Riley finding the net to put Palmerston North ahead early. Feilding looked to respond, but it was Palmerston North who struck again just past the half-hour mark, as Keelan Wood doubled their advantage in the 31st minute.

Facing a two-goal deficit, Feilding United grew into the game and were handed a lifeline just before halftime. Matt Fellingham stepped up and calmly converted from the penalty spot in the 42nd minute, reducing the margin to 2–1 and shifting momentum heading into the break.

The second half saw Feilding push for an equaliser, making several changes to inject energy and creativity into the side. Substitutions throughout the half brought fresh legs, and the home side applied pressure in search of a breakthrough. Despite their efforts, United’s defence held firm and limited clear-cut chances.

In the end, Feilding United were unable to find the equaliser, with Palmerston North United Reserves holding on to secure a 2–1 victory.

This week's game of the round:
Levin AFC host New Plymouth Boy’s High School. Two teams who have enjoyed good starts to there season. Who will continue there run?

Round Results

YOUM PN Marist Reserves 0
GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic 7 (Ryan Holden 11’, Mike Johannes Maria Dijkgraaf 34’, Dragisa Erakovic 38’, Aaron Thomas Russ 43’, Zahn Bell 46’, Ajdin Naprelac 76’, Aristotle Montero Cruz 79’)

New Plymouth Boy’s High School 6 (Riley Daken 7’, 53’, 70, Hector Pulford 13’, Bruno Bisaga 16’, Riley Hope 88’)
New Plymouth Rangers 0

FC Western 2 (Cody Woodhead 45’, Ollie Harris 60’)
Moturoa AFC 2 (Ethan Webber 43’, 88’)

Takaro AFC 2 (Zakawan Boli 11’, Dylan Welch 34’)
Levin AFC 3 (Jaedyn Dawson 14’, 66’, 89’)

Manawatu Men’s Championship

Match of the round:

Takaro AFC Reserves claimed a strong 4–2 victory over Whanganui City FC in an entertaining match featuring six goals and plenty of attacking moments. Takaro started the game on the front foot and opened the scoring in the 19th minute through Jadon Shiva, who finished well to give the hosts an early advantage. The pressure continued to build and Takaro doubled their lead in the 38th minute when Matt Hepburn found the back of the net.

Just a minute later Takaro struck again, with Jadon Shiva grabbing his second of the afternoon in the 39th minute to make it 3–0 and put the home side firmly in control. Whanganui City responded just before the break, with Ryan Meredith scoring in first-half stoppage time (45+1') to give the visitors a lifeline heading into halftime at 3–1.

Early in the second half Whanganui City closed the gap further when Kobi Robinson scored in the 52nd minute, reducing the deficit to 3–2 and setting up a tense second period. However, Takaro restored their two-goal cushion in the 65th minute when Satore Chambers scored to make it 4–2, which ultimately proved to be the decisive goal.

Despite continued effort from both sides late in the match, Takaro held firm to secure the 4–2 win.

Next week's game of the round:
Takaro AFC Reserves vs GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves.  Both teams will be looking to keep up with the early season front runners.

Round Results:

Cooltranz PNU Development 7 (Carlo Hodgson 14’, Josh Dagnall 22’, 26’, Samuel Taylor 28’, Calum McDonald 39’, Sam Ross 72’, Christian Falloon 89’)
Levin AFC 0

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves 2 (Perry Stewart 10’, Aaron Folan 88’)
G.J. Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves 1 (Sam Stewart 38’)

Manawatu Men’s Division 2

AC Takaro Thirds were forced to settle for a point after a dramatic late equaliser saw them draw 1–1 with Feilding United C Team.

Takaro started the match brightly and were rewarded early when Jordan Prescott opened the scoring in the 9th minute. A positive start from the home side saw them take control of the game and carry the lead into halftime. Throughout the second half Takaro worked hard to protect their advantage, limiting Feilding’s opportunities and looking to add a second goal to secure the result. However, Feilding remained persistent and continued to push forward in search of an equaliser.

Their pressure eventually paid off deep into stoppage time when Kayden Bremner found the back of the net in the 90+3rd minute to level the match. Despite the late disappointment, Takaro will take positives from a strong performance and will look to turn similar displays into three points in the weeks ahead.

Next week's game of the round:

Massey Good Guys vs AC Takaro Thirds. Friday night under lights. This will sure to be a great encounter.

Round Results

North End Old Boys 0
Takaro AFC Bua 5 (Raheem Raheem 13’, 43’, Javed Khan 19’, 61’, Asween Kumar 25’)

Massey Good Guys 3 (Liam Wells 15’, Cole Freeman 17’, Joshua Hawe-Muldrock 69’)
Linton FC 1 (Kieran Harder 39’)

Manawatu Men's Division 3

Palmerston North Marist Greenies delivered a dominant performance, defeating Feilding United Development 6–1 in an impressive display of attacking football.

Marist started strongly and opened the scoring in the 14th minute through Anton Ross, setting the tone early. The hosts doubled their lead shortly after when Damien Hinch found the net in the 20th minute. Feilding managed to respond before halftime, with Elijah Houlahan pulling a goal back in the 40th minute to keep the visitors within touching distance at the break.

However, Marist came out firing in the second half and quickly regained control of the match. Liam Hancock struck just after the restart in the 46th minute to restore the two-goal cushion.

From there, Lucain MacDonald took centre stage, producing a superb hat-trick with goals in the 58th, 69th, and 77th minutes to put the result beyond doubt. Daniel James then rounded off the scoring late in the match, adding a sixth goal in the 88th minute.

The result caps off a strong team performance from Marist, with clinical finishing and sustained pressure proving too much for the Feilding side.

Next week's game of the round:

Takaro AFC Fury vs Takaro AFC Glory. Takaro vs Takaro, who will take the club bragging rights???
 

Round Results:

Takaro AFC Glory 0
Massey Rigs 1 (Cameron Oliver 20’)

Levin AFC 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)
Takaro AFC Fury 6 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

North End Vets 5 (Goal Scorer Unknown)
Levin AFC Sports 0

Levin AFC Social 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)
Takaro Park Rangers 4 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

Manawatu Men's Division 4

In one of the most entertaining matches of the round, DSC Rangers and Takaro AFC Benchwarmers played out a thrilling 4–4 draw in Dannevirke.

Both teams produced an attacking spectacle, with goals flowing throughout the match as neither side was able to take full control. Momentum swung back and forth, with each team finding ways to break through and respond whenever the other gained an advantage.

Takaro showed resilience to keep themselves in the contest, matching the Rangers goal for goal and refusing to let the game slip away. Meanwhile, DSC Rangers capitalised on their opportunities going forward, ensuring the match remained finely balanced until the final whistle.

In the end, the teams had to settle for a share of the points after an eight-goal encounter that kept spectators entertained from start to finish.

Next week's game of the round:

RSM Hustlers vs North End Socials. Expect goals, goals and goals between these two sides. Should be an entertaining game

Round Results:

Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social 0
RSM Hustlers 8 (Jed Porteous 10’, 55’, David Burrows 16’, 39, Quinn Crickett 22’, 48’, 58’, Jeremy Holmes 51’)

Manawatu Plunderers Football Club 2 (Fabian Miranda Miranda 39’, William Dempster 62’)
RSM Legends 3 (Andy Ward 3’, Connor Clarke 71’, 80’)

North End Socials 3 (Anthony Prince 36’ (OG), Thin Naing Win 44’, Jabul Shofi Rahman 61’)
Smart Phone Repair PN Marist Royals 3 (Cris Yarwood 32’, 54’, 85’)

Grainhub Woodville Spartans 0
Watson Integrity PN Marist Celts 4 (Goal Scorer Unknown)

Manawatu Men’s Masters Division 1

Levin AFC Masters vs Takaro AFC Rebels no data provided at time of writing.

Next week's game of the round:

Feilding United AFC Inc.: O'Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters vs Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist Masters. Two of the early season high performing teams. Who will create some space at the top.

Round Results:

RSM A’s 0
O'Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters 4 (M Peita 35’, Bruce Noel 38’, Marc Arnold 49’, Mike Lewis 59’)

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist Masters 3 (Darryl Newsome 61’, John Myszczyszyn 71’, Tim Seaholme 83’)
WCFC Hammers 1 (Ryan Slight 21’)

Manawatu Men’s Masters Div 2

Whanganui Athletic Masters produced a commanding performance to secure a convincing 5–0 victory over PN Marist Dunshaegans.

The home side made a dream start, opening the scoring just two minutes into the match when Aaron Hodson found the back of the net. Athletic continued to apply pressure and doubled their lead in the 12th minute through Amro Saleh. The advantage was extended moments later when a Marist clearance resulted in an own goal by Jacob Shelton, giving Athletic full control of the contest heading into halftime.

Athletic carried that momentum into the second half. Daniel Timmins added a fourth in the 70th minute before Amro Saleh grabbed his second of the match in the 79th minute.

Kane Thomas capped off the dominant display with a late goal in the 89th minute to complete the 5–0 win.

It was a clinical all-round performance from Whanganui Athletic Masters, who controlled the match from the opening minutes and proved ruthless in front of goal.

Next week's game of the round:

RSM Wrinklies vs Whanganui Marist Wanderers. Two big wins last week. This sure to be a great game for the neutrals.

Round Results:

Whanganui Marist Wanderers 9 (Brady O’Connor 23’, CK Lim Lim 26’, Shaun Minnell 40’, 61’, Steven Burney 63’, 65’, Andrew Gilberd 70’, Chris Hills 80’, Murray Loveridge 85’)
Team Lewis Feilding United AFC Grand Masters  0

RSM Wrinklies 4 (Adam Rose 10’, 85’ Dave Brown Brown (OG) 58’, Nathan Bowden 63’)
Central Business Innovations PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 0

Manawatu Women’s Championship

Palmerston North United Reserves delivered a dominant performance to secure a convincing 6–0 victory over Takaro AFC Ladies Firsts.

United made a fast start, taking the lead inside the opening five minutes when Megan George found the back of the net. The pressure continued to build and Izzy Kent doubled the advantage in the 12th minute.

With momentum firmly on their side, United added a third through Shiloh Perrott in the 29th minute before Amy Wells extended the lead just before halftime in the 45th minute.

United carried that control into the second half, with Sophie Low scoring shortly after the restart in the 48th minute. Megan George then completed her brace in the 57th minute to cap off the scoring and seal a comprehensive win.

It was a clinical display from Palmerston North United Reserves, who controlled the match from start to finish and proved efficient in front of goal.

Next week's game of the round:

Takaro AFC Turtles vs Massey University Socials. Two teams coming off winning starts, who will continue their form.

Round Results:

Levin AFC 1sts 0
PN Marist Mayhem 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

Manawatu Women’s Division 2

Headlands Woodville Wairua claimed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Transport Maintenance Feilding United Women’s Social in a competitive contest. Woodville made a bright start, taking the lead early when Rachel Cannon found the back of the net in the 9th minute to give the visitors an early advantage. Feilding responded well in the second half and managed to level the match in the 54th minute through Eden Surville, setting up a tense final period with both sides pushing for a winner. The decisive moment arrived late in the match when Fitzy Fitzsimons struck in the 80th minute to restore Woodville’s lead and ultimately secure all three points. It was a determined performance from Woodville, who held firm in the closing stages to see out a narrow but valuable victory.

Next weeks gmae of the round:

Round Results:

DSC Valkyries 1 (Elizabeth Laws 77’)
Resonant PN Marist Evergreenz 1 (Courtney Stewart 28’)

Levin AFC Reserves 0
Takaro AFC Turtles 6 (Monique Roberts 45’, 65’, Julie Briden 50’, 89’, Tessa Key 55’, 83’, Monique Roberts 65’)

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist Mysteries 3 (Anna Sturm 10’, Dani Storrier 56’, Pip Hay 66’)
Massey University Socials 4 (Vic Anderson 5’, Hayley Tippett 22’, Mila Shadbolt 24’, Greer Robinson 46’)

Article added: Tuesday 21 April 2026