Gold Coast Knights will come up against Gold Coast United in the first ever National Premier Leagues (NPL) Queensland Gold Coast Derby on Saturday night for the Match of the Round.

The weekend will also feature Logan Lightning hosting Moreton Bay United in the National Premier Leagues Women’s (NPLW) and Southside Eagles facing off against Capalaba FC in the Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL).

Each Match of the Round can be viewed on the FQ website, FQ Facebook page and the FQ YouTube channel, live and on demand.

NPL QUEENSLAND:

The stage is set for a blockbuster match with the Gold Coast Knights hosting Gold Coast United in the inaugural Gold Coast Derby in Round 7 of the NPL Queensland.

Season so far:

After winning four consecutive matches, Knights will be looking to regroup after going down 2-1 against ladder leaders Peninsula Power FC last week.

A goal from Captain Sam Smith saw Knights take their lead into half time but Peninsula Power fought back in the second half to claim victory.

Gold Coast United have also won their last four, defeating Brisbane Roar Youth 3-2 last weekend.

The team left it late to secure the win, with Cian Cuba’s extra time goal giving United the three points.

Players to watch:

Gold Coast Knights Captain Sam Smith has had a strong start to his season, scoring seven goals in just six games.

Cian Cuba will be one to watch for Gold Coast United, having scored four goals in six this year and snatching the win with a goal in the dying stages of last weekend’s clash against Roar Youth.

Gold Coast Knights v Gold Coast United FC
Croatian Sports Centre, Carrara
Saturday, 16 March 7pm

NPLW QUEENSLAND:

Coming off the back of wins, both Logan Lightning and Moreton Bay United will be determined to keep their streak going as they face each other in the NPLW Queensland Match of the Round.

Season so far:

Logan Lightning have had all four possible outcomes to start their season after suffering a loss in Round 1, a bye in Round 2, a draw in Round 3 and a win last week against Gold Coast United.

Natalia Pinkney was the only goal scorer in last week’s match and Logan Lightning will be hoping she makes an impact again as they look to secure back-to-back wins.

It’s been a near-perfect start to the season for Moreton Bay United, only losing their Round 1 match but coming back strong to win their next three in a row.

The in-form side had a comfortable win last week against Sunshine Coast Wanderers thanks to goals from Allira Toby, Ali Schaefer and Rhianna Pollicina all coming in the second half.

Last time they met:

The last time the two teams met was in Round 16 last year, where Moreton Bay United walked away with points thanks to goals from Alexandra Schaefer, Alexandria Walker and Jazmyn Perin.

Logan Lightning v Moreton Bay United
Cornubia Park, Shailer Park
Friday, 15 March 8:30pm

FQPL:

Southside Eagles will host Capalaba FC in the FQPL Round 3 Match of the Round.

Season so far:

It was a disappointing 1-0 loss for Southside Eagles in Round 1 but they managed to bounce back last week with a win over local rivals Wolves FC to claim their first win for the 2019 season.

Capalaba will be searching for their first win of the season after losing their Round 1 clash, and falling to defeat at the hands of Sunshine Coast Wanderers in Round 2 last weekend.

Last time they met:

Last times these teams went head-to-head was in a close game in Round 16 of last season.

A goal from Ryo Ono in the 39th minute saw Capalaba take the lead at half time, but the Eagles fought hard and claimed the three points courtesy of goals to Ethan McCoy and Ben Wright.

Southside Eagles v Capalaba FC
Perry Park 1, Bowen Hills
Sunday, 17 March 6:00pm

Words: Zoe Nilsen