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No change in NPLW as top four all win

Perth SC remain a point clear at the top of the NPLWA - Women’s competition following a 5-0 win over Subiaco at Dorrien Gardens on Sunday afternoon.Not a lot changed in Round 11 as the top four teams all recorded big wins against bottom-four opponents, with the season passing its

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UWA overcome gritty Gosnells as rivals falter

DIVISION ONEUWA Nedlands returned to the top of State League Division One after they came from behind on three occasions to defeat Gosnells City 4-3 on Saturday.With their three nearest rivals all losing, it was a good afternoon for Uni as they went a point clear of previous lead

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Ajan shines for Armadale as Baysie, Olympic open gap at top

Amir Ajan scored a hat-trick as Armadale moved into the top four with a 5-1 win at Sorrento FC in Round 11 of the NPLWA – Men’s competition.It was a third win in four matches for Alun Vernals’ outfit as the Army’s charge toward a first-ever finals finish in the NPL era continued

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Rainbow flicks on island paradise ...

Football West community coach Baxter Hutchinson has had a trip to remember with a two-week visit to Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.Baxter oversaw programs at the two Indian Ocean Territories, running football sessions with children and adults from both communit

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Behich's Perth stunner puts Socceroos on cusp of World Cup

The Subway Socceroos defeated Japan 1-0 in front of over 57,000 people in Perth to move one step closer to automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.A late stunner from Aziz Behich in front of a sell-out crowd proved the difference as Australia defeated Japan in a Men’

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UWA Nedlands survive Curtin fightback to go top of Division One

DIVISION ONEUWA Nedlands are the new leaders of the State League Division One competition after withstanding a late Curtin University comeback to win 4-3 at Edinburgh Oval.Kris Donnell’s side are now a point clear of Dianella White Eagles after previous front-runners Gwelup Croat

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Lincon strikes for Azzurri as NPLW top four win

Perth SC remain top after Round 10 of the NPLWA - Women’s competition after holding off a spirited UWA Nedlands 2-1 at UWA Sports Park on Sunday.On a milestone afternoon for Uni, who were celebrating 50 years of women’s football at the club, it was the Azzurri who claimed the po

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Olympic, Stirling hit six as top three forge ahead in NPLM

Samuel Dweh’s second-half hat-trick saw Striling Macedonia come from a goal down to stun Armadale 6-1 in Round 10 of the NPLWA – Men’s competition.It was a first win in three for Ago Mujic’s side as the race for the top four tightened up over the weekend.

Ellenbrook 2-1 Rockingham junior boys u18s cup final

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Football ranked No.1 team sport for participation in WA

Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell has welcomed today’s independent report which confirms football is again the most popular participation team sport in Western Australia.The Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) 2025 AusPlay Report shows football has more than 146,000 organised par

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Football School holiday programs almost sold out

Our Football School runs over three days and consists of onfield sessions covering technical development, tactical preparation and small-sided games, plus a look at wider game preparation such as goal-setting.The Football West Football Schools are for players aged 7-15 with abili

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Inglewood send Bayswater crashing out of Australia Cup

State League Division One Inglewood United are one game away from a return to the national stage of the Hahn Australia Cup after they stunned unbeaten NPL leaders Bayswater City in Tuesday night's Round Six tie at Frank Drago Reserve. Goals from Chad Nilson and Jordan Black eith

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Esperance Soccer Association named Club Changer Club of the Month

Football West is delighted to present the Club Changer Club of the Month for May 2025 to Esperance Soccer Association.The theme for May was volunteering, to coincide with National Volunteer Week, and the club has grown to around 350 players in 2025 driven by the fantastic work of

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Inglewood surprise Gwelup to leave it tight at the top

DIVISION ONEBottom defeated top in Round Eight of the Men’s State League Division One season as Inglewood United overcame Gwelup Croatia 2-1 at Proto DPS Stadium.Despite a second defeat of the campaign, Gwelup remain at the summit after closest rivals Dianella White Eagles were b

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Redstar win Regional thriller before Perth SC take over top spot

Perth RedStar recorded a fourth successive win after coming out on top in a pulsating Belt Up Regional Cup clash against the Hyundai Football West Academy at Hay Park in Bunbury.Saturday's 3-2 victory in wet and windy conditions saw the reigning champions leapfrog their opponents

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Regional joy for Olympic as Baysie extend lead at top

Jonathon Leithead scored the only goal as Olympic Kingsway won the eighth annual Belt Up Regional Festival of Football fixture 1-0 over Perth Glory at Hay Park in Bunbury.It was Glory’s first loss as they were replaced in second place by last year’s champions, who are undefeated

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2025 AGM: Frank Moretti newest Football West Life Member, two new Board Members appointed

Football West is pleased to announce a new Life Member and two new Board Members.Frank Moretti was admitted as a Life Member at last night’s Annual General Meeting at the Sam Kerr Football Centre.Frank has been involved in football since 1966, most notably as a referee, which he

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2025 Standing Committee, Zone Rep elections

Football West is seeking passionate, knowledgeable and highly motivated people to nominate for the bi-annual Standing Committee and Zone Representative elections.With record registrations, the promise of major facilities investment, and Perth regularly hosting Socceroos and Matil

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2025 Female Football Week round-up

Football West would like to thank everyone who contributed to the recent Female Football Week.Events included:Female Football Week Awards Commbank Coach of the Year: Emma-Lee DellarReferee of the Year: Maria AvramitaVolunteer of the Year: Ebony WardCommunity Champion of the Year