A number of tasty and mouth watering fixtures are set to take place on Easter Monday as the Northern League shifts into Round Three of the competition.

Top of the table Western Springs AFC welcome second placed North Shore United to Seddon Fields for a 5pm kickoff.

Both teams come off the back of solid wins, after Shore came away with a 2-0 victory over West Coast Rangers and Springs locked in a 2-1 victory over Eastern Suburbs.

In Hamilton, Melville United take on Hamilton Wanderers in an inner-city derby – the question is, what colour will the city be painted? Red or Blue? We find out today.

Heading north, South Auckland’s only representative team in the Northern League square up against last year’s would-be champions Auckland United.

Manukau Coach, Kevin Fallon will be hoping his young side can overcome the technical flair of Hiroshi Miyazawa’s Auckland United.

Bay Olympic welcome Eastern Suburbs to Crum Park tomorrow. The Men in Green will seek to build on their good start to the season, after Paul Marshall’s side came away with a 2-1 win over Auckland United last week.

However, the Lilywhites are looking to bounce back, after Hoani Edward’s men were downed last week by Springs.

Northern Rovers managed to shift their performance inter gear after securing a 1-0 victory over Melville on Good Friday.

Adam Dickinson scoring a belter of a goal, allowing the newly formed club Northern Rovers to take home their first ever three points in the Northern League. Their Women’s team also pulled off the same achievement in the Women’s Premier.

They shift their attention to Auckland City FC, who are solid favourites to make the top four after an impressive 2020-2021 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership season.

The Navy Blues coached by Jose Figueira feature a number of big names and current All Whites in their squad. The side won their first three points as an entity in the Northern League after beating Manukau United on Good Friday.

Lastly, newly formed West Coast Rangers are up against Birkenhead United at home today. Rangers haven’t had the dream start they’d be hoping for and are seeking a massive turnaround when they square up against Birkenhead today.

Birkenhead however, continue the tradition of a mostly U-23 squad and are dangerous as a unit under the guidance of Paul Hobson.

Birko have managed three points in two matches, winning their first match 2-1 over rivals Northern Rovers and falling to defeat on Good Friday to Hamilton Wanderers by 3-0. 

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Article added: Monday 05 April 2021