The Football Queensland Premier League is headlined by a top-of-the-table clash between Grange Thistle and Caboolture FC in the FQPL 2, while in the FQPL 1 Brisbane City look to extend its unbeaten streak to nine games.
The action kicks off on the Gold Coast on Saturday afternoon in the FQPL 2 as Coomera Colts host Samford Rangers at Viney Park, with both sides desperate for a win after a tough couple of months.
The other Gold Coast side in the competition, Magic United, travel north to play North Star with a spot in the top four up for grabs.
In the FQPL 1, SWQ Thunder host Mitchelton FC with the Toowoomba side looking for its fifth win in a row.
After bowing out of the FFA Cup midweek, Ipswich Knights will turn their focus to the league as they come up against Southside Eagles on Saturday evening.
It’s a big weekend for Wynnum Wolves and Holland Park Hawks, who are both up against top six sides as they look to climb off the bottom of the ladder.
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Feature matches:
Brisbane City v Sunshine Coast FC
League-leaders Brisbane City host Sunshine Coast FC on Saturday at CTM Stadium, with the Azzurri yet to drop points this season.
City have registered several big wins over the last two months and have the best defensive record in the league after conceding just two goals in eight games.
Yuta Hirayama and Kye Bolton have led the way up front for City with 13 goals between them.
It has been a tough season for Sunshine Coast, who have lost four consecutive games after their sole win against Wynnum Wolves in Round 5.
An upset win over powerhouse Queensland club is just the thing they need to turn their season around.
Match details:
Saturday 29 May, 6:00pm
Corporate Travel Management Stadium, Newmarket
Grange Thistle v Caboolture FC
League-leaders Caboolture FC will enter Sunday afternoon’s top-of-the-table clash as firm favourites after a perfect start to the season.
The Snakes are yet to lose a game and sit four points clear at the top of the ladder with a game in hand.
Head coach Terry Kirkham has made no apologies for his side’s fast and direct approach, telling club media that he is focused on getting the team promoted to FQPL 1.
Caboolture have led the way in almost every department this season, scoring more than any other team and with a greater variety of goal scorers.
But with Grange Thistle coming off an emphatic 7-0 win over North Star last weekend, Caboolture will face a tough test against Grange Thistle at Lanham Park.
Match details:
Sunday 30 May, 4:30pm
Lanham Park, Grange
Key players:
Mirko Crociati (SWQ Thunder): The Italian defender has been a colossus at the back for SWQ Thunder, earning three Team of the Week spots in a row.
Brandon Reeves (Brisbane City): Scored two goals in City’s midweek FFA Cup clash against SWQ Thunder, including a classy 108th minute winner.
Sean Karambasis (Taringa Rovers): Bagged yet another hat-trick last week against Coomera Colts, bringing his tally to 14 in just seven games.
Cameron Crestani (Caboolture- FC): The Caboolture midfielder’s experience has been key to the Snakes’ success this season.
FQPL 1 Schedule:
SWQ Thunder v Mitchelton FC
Saturday 29 May, 6:00pm
Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba
Ipswich Knights v Southside Eagles
Saturday 29 May, 6:00pm
Eric Evans Oval, Bundamba
Souths United v Wynnum Wolves FC
Sunday 30 May, 4:00pm
Wakerley Park, Runcorn
Holland Park Hawks v Western Pride
Sunday 30 May, 5:00pm
Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill
BYE – Rochedale Rovers
FQPL 2 Schedule:
Coomera Colts v Samford Rangers
Saturday 29 May, 5:15pm
Viney Park, Coomera
North Star v Magic United
Saturday 29 May, 4:15pm
O’Callaghan Park, Zillmere
Virginia United FC v Taringa Rovers
Sunday 30 May, 5:00pm
Albert Bishop Park, Nundah
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