The top three sides in the National Premier Leagues (NPL) Queensland are in action, while Moreton Bay United back up for their second NPL Women’s game in four days.
In the Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL), Eastern Suburbs and Souths United can consolidate their top four positions with wins this catch up round.
NPL
Redlands United FC v Olympic FC (Round 22)
Cleveland Showgrounds
Friday, 20 July, 7:00pm
Can Redlands return to the winners circle?
Just two points above the relegation zone, Redlands United are out to avoid a run of three games without a win as they take on second-placed Olympic FC at the Cleveland Showgrounds.
Olympic are on a high after registering a dominant 3-0 victory over Brisbane Roar FC Youth last round, while Redlands lost 5-1 to Brisbane Strikers.
Cairns FC v Brisbane Strikers FC (Round 6)
Barlow Park
Saturday, 21 July, 6:30pm
Strikers chasing finals spot
After a thrilling 5-3 victory in the last meeting between the sides, Cairns FC are on the hunt for another three points.
Strikers currently sit fifth on the competition ladder and will be looking to make up ground on the top four.
Lions FC v North QLD United FC (Round 4)
Lions Stadium
Saturday, 21 July, 6:00pm
Can the Lions make it eight in a row?
Lions FC can consolidate their position on top of the NPL Queensland table against North Queensland United with what would be their eighth victory in a row.
United, who ended a run of six straight defeats last round, will be looking to avoid a repeat of their performance last time out against the Lions, a 6-0 defeat.
Magpies Crusaders FC v Western Pride FC (Round 4)
Sologinkin Oval
Saturday, 21 July, 7.00pm
Magpies seeking redemption
After returning to form with a comfortable victory over Gold Coast United last weekend, the Magpies can secure another three points when they host Western Pride at Sologinkin Oval.
Third-placed Pride will fancy their chances after defeating the Magpies 5-0 in their last encounter in Round 17.
Gold Coast United FC v Brisbane City FC (Round 4)
Station Reserve, Robina
Saturday, 21 July, 6.00pm
Can United return to winning ways?
Gold Coast United host Brisbane City in an M1 derby on Saturday night.
City sit just four points above United and recorded a comprehensive 5-1 victory the last time the two sides met.
NPLW
Gold Coast United FC v Moreton Bay United FC (Round 4)
Station Reserve, Robina
Sunday, 22 July, 5:30pm
Jets facing short turnaround
Moreton Bay FC face a short turn around against Gold Coast United with this match scheduled just three days after their big 7-1 win over Sunshine Coast Wanderers.
United will be hoping Moreton Bay’s schedule will work to their advantage as they look to recover from a demoralising 6-1 defeat last round against the Gap FC.
Meaghan McElligott scored five times against the Wanderers on Thursday night, taking her tally for her new club to an astonishing nine goals in three games.
FQPL
Holland Park Hawks FC v Sunshine Coast Wanderers (Round 20)
Whites Hill Reserve
Saturday, 21 July, 6:00pm
Hawks host Wanderers
After a 2-1 win over Mitchelton FC last Friday night, Holland Park Hawks host finals-hungry Sunshine Coast Wanderers at Whites Hill Reserve.
The Wanderers sit three points behind Souths United, who occupy the coveted fourth place on the ladder, and will be desperate to secure the win.
Eastern Suburbs FC v Mitchelton FC (Round 4)
Heath Park
Saturday, 21 July, 7.00pm
Eastern Suburbs keen to secure third
Third-placed Eastern Suburbs FC will be looking to maintain their position in the finals places when they welcome Mitchelton FC to Heath Park.
Mitchelton sit in seventh and will be keen to build on their recent good form which has seen them win two out of their last three games.
Wide Bay Buccaneers v Souths United (Round 4)
Martens Oval
Saturday, 21 July, 5.00pm
Souths out to continue Wide Bay’s woes
Cellar dwellers Wide Bay Buccaneers will once again go looking for their first points of the season when Souths United travel north to Martens Oval.
Souths will be aiming to to continue what has been a torrid campaign for the Buccaneers while aiming to secure their position in the competition’s top four, with Rochedale Rovers just one point behind.
Southside Eagles v Logan Lightning FC (Round 4)
Perry Park
Saturday, 21 July, 6.00pm
Logan out to return to winning ways
Second-placed Logan Lightning FC travel to Perry Park on Saturday night to take on the ninth-placed Southside Eagles.
Lightning will be keen to put in a strong performance to bounce back from last week’s loss to Souths United, their first defeat in eight games.
Words: Samuel Johnson
Image: Patrick Kearney