As the National League Championship begins to reach the business end, check out our picks of the round on Matchday 6.

Match Day preview

Auckland United vs Southern United

12:00PM / Oct 29 / Keith Hay Park 1

With 3 teams sitting on 12 points at the top of the women’s Championship, this matchup between 1st and 2nd will be crucial in the race for the two grand final spots. Both teams are on great winning runs but after this weekend one or both of their streaks will come to an end. Will Southern take the top spot from the NRFL winners? Or can United carry on their stay at the top?

Player to watch:

Amy Hislop:

Hislop is one of the best goalscorers in the league with 3 goals so far this season. She was also a huge contributor during Southern United’s win last week despite not being on the scoresheet. She was a constant threat delivering the cross that would lead to the winning goal and proved dangerous throughout the game.


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Auckland City vs Auckland United

2:00PM / Oct 29 / Kiwitea Street 1

Auckland City and United will play this weekend in a top 4 showdown, with United sitting in 4th and City in 1st. Auckland City are threatening to run away at the top of the table, currently 4 points clear, meanwhile United will be desperate to become the first side to take points off ACFC to give them the best chance of reaching the grand final.

Player to watch:

Cam Howieson:

Howieson is a well-known figure in National League football so it’s no surprise that he finds himself as a player to watch after a great display against Eastern Suburbs last weekend, racking up both assists in his side’s 2-1 win. Howieson will be hoping his great run of form can continue and secure the Navy Blues sixth win from six.

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CF Wellington United vs Western Springs

03:30PM / Oct 29 / Newtown Park 1

It’s a replay of the Kate Sheppard Cup final, but this time Springs will travel to Wellington. Both teams are on 10 points although Springs sit ahead of United on goal difference. With Western Springs high flying after a huge result over Eastern Suburbs and Wellington United recording a victory as well, both teams will be keen to carry on their winning form. If this is anything like their last meeting in the Kate Sheppard Cup final, you can’t miss it.

Player to watch:

Sofia Garcia:

The top scorer in the National League Championship so far this season with 7 goals in 5 games. Garcia was pivotal in Springs getting a huge victory over Suburbs last week as she scored twice in a dominant display against the 2022 champions. Garcia will be looking to add to her tally once again this weekend.

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Christchurch United vs Napier City Rovers

03:00PM / Oct 29 / United Sports Centre T1

Southern League Champions face Central League side Napier City Rovers in what will be an interesting clash. Christchurch United are looking to break into the top two race and will need all the points they can get to keep those hopes going. Meanwhile a win for Napier City could see them challenge for top 4 as they look to climb the table.

Player to watch:

Deri Corfe:

Currently the top scorer in the Championship, Corfe will be looking to add to his tally after scoring the crucial goal that clinched a win over Wellington Phoenix Reserves last week. Corfe is a versatile attacker who has scored a diverse range of goals so far this season. Christchurch United will want to stop Corfe from showing his quality if they want a positive result.  
 

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Article added: Friday 27 October 2023