The top two sides in the competition square off in a game that could have huge premiership ramifications as fourth-placed Moreton Bay United and fifth-placed BRFC/NTC do battle at Wolter Park.

Elsewhere, Clive Berghofer Stadium hosts a battle of the cellar dwellers in Round 24 of the NPLW Queensland.

Moreton Bay United v BRFC/NTC
Wolter Park
Friday, 10 August, 8:30pm

Intriguing battle at Wolter Park

Fourth-placed Moreton Bay United have the opportunity to put further daylight between themselves and fifth-placed BRFC on Friday night at Wolter Park.

Last time out, the Roar/NTC recorded their 10th straight win while Moreton Bay put 17 past Mudgeeraba SC.

The Roar/NTC have multiple catch-up games before the season’s end, meaning they could still catch the Jets for a finals berth.

 

SWQ Thunder FC v Mudgeeraba Soccer Club
Clive Berghofer Stadium
Saturday, 11 August, 3:30pm

Battle of the cellar dwellers

The bottom two sides in the NPLW face off at Clive Berghofer Stadium on Saturday night.

The match presents both teams with a golden opportunity to record a morale-boosting victory as their largely forgettable seasons draw to a close.

 

Sunshine Coast Wanderers v Logan Lightning
Ballinger Park
Saturday, 11 August, 5:00pm

Wanderers host Lightning

Sunshine Coast Wanderers welcome Logan Lightning to Ballinger Park on Saturday afternoon.

The Wanderers are aiming to avoid a fifth straight loss, while the Lightning are looking record their first win in three.

 

Eastern Suburbs v Western Pride FC
Heath Park
Saturday, 11 August, 6:00pm

Suburbs out to avoid hat-trick of losses

Western Pride FC have the chance to inflict a third straight defeat on Eastern Suburbs when they travel to Heath Park.

Suburbs can temporarily jump to sixth if they win and other results go their way, however they have conceded 11 goals in their last two outings.

 

Lions FC v The Gap FC
Lions Stadium
Saturday, 11 August, 6:00pm
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Top two face off

The top two sides in the NPLW square off in a game that could potentially decides who wins this year’s premiership.

A win will all but seal the premiership for the Gap as they sit three points ahead of their second-placed rivals and also have a game in hand.

When these two teams met in Round 11, Lions prevailed 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller at Walton Bridge Reserve.

 

Mitchelton FC v Souths United
Teralba Park
Saturday, 11 August, 6:00pm

Souths visit Mitchelton

Souths United can put the pressure on second-placed Lions FC with a win over Mitchelton FC on Saturday night.

A win for Souths and a loss for Lions will see Souths move to equal second with a game in hand.

Mitchelton are on a torrid run having lost their last three matches and will be looking to get back into the winner’s circle.

 

Gold Coast United v Capalaba Bulldogs
Runaway Bay Soccer Club
Sunday, 12 August, 2:00pm

Gold Coast aiming for third win in a row

Gold Coast United can record their third straight victory if they defeat Capalaba Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon.

United are in stellar form having scored 10 goals in their last two outings. The Bulldogs meanwhile have struggled for consistency having recorded a draw, loss and a win in the last three matches.

 

Words: Samuel Johnson
Image: Chris Simpson