An action-packed weekend in the FQPL is headlined by a Brisbane northside derby and two relegation battles.
In FQPL 1, the bottom four sides all face-off as they look to move out of the drop zone.
The round kicks off with a tantalising battle between 9th-placed placed Sunshine Coast FC and 10th-placed Wynnum Wolves on Friday night.
On Saturday, eighth-placed Souths United host Holland Park Hawks who sit bottom of the ladder.
In other exciting FQPL 1 match-ups, second-placed Rochedale Rovers travel to Toowoomba to take on third-placed SWQ Thunder, while Mitchelton FC will be looking to keep their top four hopes alive against fourth-placed Western Pride on Sunday.
In FQPL 2, third plays fourth as Grange Thistle host North Star in a Brisbane northside derby.
Second-placed Taringa Rovers will be hoping to continue their unbeaten streak against Coomera Colts.
But the big question is whether anyone can catch Caboolture FC, who are five points clear at the top of the ladder and are favourites for promotion to the FQPL 1.
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Feature matches:
Wynnum Wolves v Sunshine Coast FC
Tied on points and sitting in the relegation zone, this game is a must-win for both Wynnum and Sunshine Coast.
Neither side is coming into this match in form, with Wolves unable to win any of their last five matches while the Fire are coming off two draws and a loss.
This game is a huge chance for both sides to pick up three crucial points that could see them move out of the drop zone this weekend.
Wolves will be looking to their star man Jacob Krayem for inspiration, while Sunshine Coast will be leaning on their leading goal scorer Cameron Nairn to fire them home.
The last time these two sides met, the Fire came out convincing 5-1 winners.
Match Details
Friday 16 July, 7:30pm
Carmichael Park, Tingalpa
Grange Thistle v North Star
Third-placed Grange Thistle host fourth-placed North Star on Sunday afternoon with both clubs looking to keep pace with the top two.
After losing to Taringa Rovers last weekend, Grange Thistle have an opportunity to draw level on points with Taringa in second spot.
North Star, who sit seven points behind Grange Thistle in fourth place, will be looking to build on their come-from-behind win over Samford Rangers last weekend.
The last time these two sides met, in Round 8, Grange Thistle won 7-0 with goals from six different players.
Players to watch:
Isaac Davey (Western Pride): Earned a spot in Team of the Week after bagging a double against Wynnum Wolves.
Yuta Hirayama (Brisbane City): Leads the Golden Boot race with 12 goals in 12 games.
Shaun Feuerriegel (Caboolture FC): Scored four goals last weekend in Caboolture’s 10-0 win over Coomera Colts.
Rhys West (North Star): Opened his account last weekend by scoring the winning goal against Samford Rangers.
Match Details
Sunday 18 July, 4:30pm
Lanham Park, Grange
FQPL 1 Schedule
Ipswich Knights v Brisbane City
Friday 16 July, 7:30pm
Eric Evans Oval, Bundamba
SWQ Thunder v Rochedale Rovers
Saturday 17 July, 6:00pm
Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba
Souths United v Holland Park Hawks
Saturday 17 July, 6:30pm
Wakerley Park, Runcorn
Mitchelton FC v Western Pride
Sunday 18 July, 5:00pm
Teralba Park, Mitchelton
BYE – Ipswich Knights
FQPL 2 Schedule:
Samford Rangers v Caboolture FC
Friday 16 July, 7:30pm
Samford parklands, Samford Valley
Virginia United v Magic United
Saturday 17 July, 6:00pm
Albert Bishop Park, Nundah
Coomera Colts v Taringa Rovers
Sunday 18 July, 3:15pm
Viney Park, Coomera
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