A battle of two former National Premier Leagues (NPL) Queensland sides will headline the Football Queensland Premier League this weekend as Western Pride face Brisbane City in Round 9 of the FQPL 1.
Elsewhere in the league, Sunshine Coast FC and Ipswich Knights will both look to return to winning ways after recording back-to-back losses, while a mid-table clash will see Southside Eagles take on Souths United, with the former able to move up to 5th with a win.
In the FQPL 2, second will take on fourth as Grange Thistle welcome North Star for a Round 8 meeting and undefeated Caboolture FC will come up against Samford Rangers.
Magic United travel to play Virginia United following two consecutive draws, and Taringa Rovers will look to get back in the winners’ circle against Coomera Colts.
Watch every match live or on demand through NPL.TV, free for Australian residents.
Feature Matches:
Western Pride v Brisbane City
Two familiar foes will meet in Round 9 of the FQPL 1 this Friday as Western Pride welcome Brisbane City.
The undefeated City sit atop the table with a game in hand and can extend their perfect record if they’re able to maintain their fine form, but could slip to second with a loss tomorrow if Rochedale Rovers secure three points against Holland Park Hawks this Saturday.
Their opponents Western Pride remain in fourth having played six matches this season, but will need a win against the ladder leaders to sure up their top four spot with Ipswich Knights and Souths United hot on their tails just three points behind.
Last week’s 2-1 win over Knights followed two consecutive losses for Pride, who will look to this week’s Team of the Week members Ryan Stieler and Attilio Assante to step up once again if they are to challenge their tough opposition this round in the quest for a second straight win.
Match Details
Friday 21 May, 7:45pm
Briggs Road Sporting Complex
Grange Thistle v North Star
A top four clash between Grange Thistle and North Star in Round 8 of the FQPL 2 tomorrow night could see a shake-up to the table if the visitors can extend their winning run to three matches.
After defeating Coomera Colts and Samford Rangers in the last two weeks, North Star can jump into second spot and overtake this weekend’s opponents by securing the three points.
It could be a tough task though, with Grange Thistle having not lost a match since their Round 2 encounter with Caboolture FC back in March.
The hosts will come into the weekend off the back of a close mid-week 3-2 win over Virginia United, and can reinforce their place in second if they are to defeat North Star on Friday night.
Last time the two sides met in Round 1 this year, Grange came away with a 1-0 win.
Match Details
Friday 21 May, 8:30pm
Langham Park
Key Players:
Fraser Hills (Brisbane City): Earning a spot in the Team of the Week for his efforts, Hills scored the crucial winner in last week’s top of the table clash against Rochedale Rovers.
Zhayden Basson (Mitchelton FC): With back-to-back Team of the Week appearances and a brace in last week’s win, Basson will be one to keep an eye on this weekend.
Sean Karambasis (Taringa Rovers): He’s scored 11 goals in six matches and can help his side to a win over Coomera Colts this round.
Richard Chaglasian (Magic United): The shot stopper earned his first spot in the Team of the Week last round after an impressive performance against Taringa Rovers.
FQPL 1 Schedule:
Western Pride vs Brisbane City
Friday 21st May, 7:45pm
Briggs Road Sporting Complex
Rochedale Rovers vs Holland Park Hawks
Saturday 22nd May, 6:15pm
Underwood Park
Southside Eagles vs Souths United
Saturday 22nd May, 6:30pm
Memorial Park
SWQ Thunder vs Wynnum Wolves
Sunday 23rd May, 4:15pm
Clive Berghofer Stadium
Sunshine Coast FC vs Ipswich Knights
Sunday 23rd May, 4:15pm
Kawana Sports Western Precinct
Mitchelton FC
BYE
FQPL 2 Schedule:
Grange Thistle vs North Star
Friday 21st May, 8:30pm
Lanham Park
Taringa Rovers vs Coomera Colts
Saturday 22nd May, 5:00pm
Jack Speare Park
Samford Rangers vs Caboolture Sports FC
Sunday 23rd May, 3:00pm
Samford Parklands
Virginia United FC vs Magic United
Sunday 23rd May, 5:00pm
Albert Bishop Park
Image: Josh Springfield Photography
