Weekly Review 2^nd May 2026

Men’s Central League 2

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC produced a dominant away performance to secure a convincing 6–0 victory over Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC at Seatoun Park, strengthening their position near the top of the table. Harry Redman opened the scoring early to set the tone, before Zac Madsen took control of the contest in the second half with a remarkable four-goal burst that put the result beyond doubt. Despite Seatoun’s efforts to stay competitive on home soil, Taradale’s clinical finishing and attacking cohesion proved decisive throughout. Benji Foote added a late goal in stoppage time to cap off an emphatic performance as Taradale maintained pressure on the league leaders.

Round ResultsAlexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 0
Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 6 (Harry Redman 11’, Zac Madsen 60’, 70’, 71’ 74’, Benji Foote 90’+1’) 

Badcock Law Magpies Douglas Villa AFC – 2 (Simon Mazey 16’, Brodie Dick 30’)
Stop Out – 3 (Campbell Webster 10’, 50’, Ryan Kelly 63’) 

Tawa AFC – 3 (Samuel Staunton 6’, Joshua Walter 16’, Jack Parry 21’)
North Wellington FC - 2 (Jared Cunniff 79’, Jerram Tuck 82’) 

Wainuiomata AFC – 0
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 3 (Daniel McDougall 6’, Jericho Tiakiwai-Baker 18’, Reuben Rose 90’+1’) 

Lower Hutt City AFC – 0
Watson Integrity Palmerston North Marist – 1 (Jaeden Shaw 19’) 

Women’s Central League

Middleware Waterside Karori reinforced their position at the top of the table with a commanding 10–0 victory over Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC at Karori Park, delivering a ruthless attacking performance from start to finish. Sophie Burchfield set the tone early with a quick-fire double before completing a first-half hat-trick, while goals from Jessica Woodside, Natalie Orellana, and Chloe Mattock ensured the hosts took complete control before the break. The second half brought no respite for Taradale, with Margot Ramsay, Renee Bacon, and Sherize Concessio all adding to the tally, alongside Orellana’s second of the match.

Round ResultsWaterside Karori Middleware – 10 (Sophie Burchfield 21’, 22’, 33’, Jessica Woodside 35’, Natalie Orellana 38’,78’, Chloe Mattock 45’+1’, Margot Ramsay 48’, Renee Bacon 59’, Sherize Concessio 89’)
Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 0 

Petone Powerex – 3 (Own Goal 5’, Chelsea Whittaker  26’, 76’)
Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0 

MKM Palmerston North Marist  - 1 (Ruby-Aroha Gurnick 56’)
Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 – 4 (Amelie McClintock 7’, Piper Rickey 9’, 41’, Paige Doran 90’+2’) 

Alexia Stoddart Seatoun AFC – 2 (Hanna McCallum 55’, Amy Foster 67’)
Wellington United Diamonds – 7 (Hannah Pilley 12’, (PEN) 15’, 45’, 45’+4’, 74’, Jemma Robertson 77’, Miranda Webb 88’) 

Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers – 1 (Trinity Mairs 47’)
Victoria University 1st – 0

YORB Western Premiership

Match of the Round:

Whanganui Athletic secured a narrow 1–0 victory over New Plymouth Boys’ High School in a tight and competitive encounter, with the decisive moment coming just before halftime.

Both sides settled into the game well, with a balanced opening period and limited clear-cut chances. The contest was largely played between the boxes, with each team showing defensive discipline and organisation.

The breakthrough arrived in the 44th minute when Mike Johannes Maria Dijkgraaf found the back of the net to give Whanganui Athletic a crucial lead heading into the break.

NPBHS responded in the second half with increased intent, making a number of changes and pushing forward in search of an equaliser. However, Whanganui Athletic remained composed defensively and managed the game effectively to protect their advantage.

Despite late efforts from the home side, no further goals were added, and the match finished 1–0.

A big win for Athletic who extend their lead at the top to six points.

This week's game of the round:
YOUM PN Marist Reserves vs Takaro AFC Firsts. Friday night on the turf. Friday night always brings drama. Can marist record there first win of season or will Takaro take the local bragging rights.

Round Results

YOUM PN Marist Reserves 0
FC Western 3 (Leo Taylor 36’, Luke Stancliffe-White 62’, Matt Sanger 87’)

Takaro AFC Firsts 1 (Satore Chambers 1’)
Signature Homes Palmerston North United Reserves 0

Levin AFC 8 (Toby James 4’, Jaedyn Dawson 11’, 53’, 71’, Olly James 25’, Jordan Calder 35’, Cody Stewart 56’, 86’)
TSH Moturoa AFC 1(Tyler Webber 65’)

Turners Sports Feilding United AFC Men's 1st's 3 (Matt Kitchen 20’, Zak Hughes 73’, Tommi Hart 75’)
New Plymouth Rangers 0

Manawatu Men’s Championship

Match of the round:

Whanganui City FC and Feilding United Reserves played out a 2–2 draw in an evenly contested match, with both sides responding to periods of pressure.

Feilding United opened the scoring late in the first half, with Layton Oliver finding the net in the 41st minute to give the visitors a 1–0 lead at the break.

The second half saw a quick turnaround, as Whanganui City responded through Cooper Byrd in the 65th minute to level the match. Just minutes later, Ryan Meredith converted from the penalty spot in the 68th minute to put City in front.

Feilding United responded well, with Drew Gaskin equalising in the 72nd minute to bring the score to 2–2.

Despite late efforts from both teams, neither side could find a winner, and the match finished level.

Next week's game of the round:
Cup action this week. The tie to look out for will be Cooltranz PNU Development taking on WCFC Men’s 1^st Team. Which side will progress?

Round Results:

Takaro AFC Reserves 3 (Satore Chambers 14’, Netra Ghimire 73’, Ramazan Ali 90+1’)
Levin AFC Reserves 1 (Nicolas Blair 36’)

Cooltranz PNU Development 3 (Matt Watson 33’, Cooper Tikitiki 44’, Ethan Riley 69’)
GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves 0

Manawatu Men’s Division 2

AC Takaro Thirds and Takaro AFC Bua played out a competitive 2–2 draw, with both sides enjoying strong periods across the match. AC Takaro Thirds made the brighter start and were rewarded early when Liam Craw opened the scoring in the 13th minute. They controlled much of the early exchanges and looked to build on their advantage.

Takaro AFC Bua responded well as the half progressed, finding a way back into the match through Raheem Raheem in the 38th minute to level the score at 1–1. However, AC Takaro Thirds regained the lead just before halftime when Pat Mansfield scored in the 42nd minute, ensuring his side went into the break 2–1 ahead.

The second half saw Takaro AFC Bua push for an equaliser, with their persistence paying off in the 63rd minute when Javed Khan found the net to make it 2–2. Both teams continued to search for a winner in the final stages, with late moments at either end, but neither side was able to break the deadlock.

Next week's game of the round:

Pelosi Cup- Groombridge Electrical Feilding C Team vs Massey Good Guys. An exact replay of this weeks league fixture. Can Feilding get revenge or will Massey make 2 wins in 2 weeks.

Round Results

North End Old Boys 2 (Michael Sheridan 20’, Ashraf Muhammad Ali 85’)
Linton AFC 4 (David Macintosh 6’, 72’, Liam Hain 86’, Levi Hibbert 90+1’)

Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team 3 (Liam Foster 12’, Marc Williamson 35’, Ben Salisbury 62’)
Massey Good Guys 6 (Bailey Cooke 3’, 19’, 45’, Oliver Douglas 51, 75’’, Jamie Wilsher 54’,)

Manawatu Men's Division 3

Massey Rigs delivered a composed and clinical performance to secure a 4–0 win over Feilding United Development, with a dominant second-half display proving the difference. The opening stages were relatively even, with Feilding United showing good organisation and working to limit space through the middle. Massey Rigs, however, looked dangerous whenever they were able to progress forward, creating pressure as the half wore on.

The breakthrough came just before halftime when Dustin Fouche found the net in the 44th minute, giving the visitors a valuable 1–0 lead heading into the break. That goal shifted momentum, and Massey Rigs came out strongly in the second half. They quickly took control of the game, with Dustin Fouche adding two goals in quick succession in the 53rd and 59th minutes to complete his hat-trick and extend the lead to 3–0.

With a comfortable advantage, Massey Rigs managed the tempo of the game, keeping possession well and limiting Feilding United’s opportunities to respond. The home side continued to work hard but struggled to create clear chances against a well-structured opposition.The result was capped off late in the match when Dustin Fouche struck again in the 86th minute to seal a four-goal performance and complete a comprehensive win.

Next week's game of the round:

Bill Dyer Cup- Levin AFC Colts vs McDonalds Feilding Utd Development. Both teams coming off heavy league defeats. Who will look to get back in form with a cup round victory.

Round Results:

Aotea Security PN Marist Greenies 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)
Takaro AFC Fury 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

Takaro AFC Glory 3 (Finn Hardy 32’, 43’, Unknown Player 67’)
Levin AFC Sports 1 (Zane Hartwell 28’)

Levin AFC Social 2 (Cristian Quinonez 14’, Cabrera Cabrera 64’)
North End Vets 4 (Jono Bopenda 11’, Walter HERNANDEZ VIVEROS OG 68’, Kudakwashe NGWERUME 78’, 83’)

Levin AFC Colts 3 (Eria Teuriata 20’, Tab Talia 63’, Tab Talia 79’)
Takaro Park Rangers 6 (Zach Murray 35’, Jason Gardner 37’, Penney Penney 44’, Jani Shofi Rahman 50’, Kurtis McTamney 65’, Zach Murray 83’)
 

Manawatu Men's Division 4

Woodville Spartans and Manawatu Plunderers shared the points in a 2–2 draw, with both sides showing resilience across the contest.

The match saw momentum shift between the two teams, with each side able to find the net twice. Woodville Spartans looked to impose themselves going forward, while Manawatu Plunderers responded well at key moments to stay in the game.Both teams created opportunities throughout, and while there were periods where either side looked capable of taking control, neither could establish a decisive advantage.

As the game progressed, the contest remained finely balanced, with both sides continuing to push for a winner. However, neither team was able to break the deadlock, and the match finished level at 2–2.

Next week's game of the round:

Nielsen Cup- RSM Hustlers vs Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social. This will sure to be an tight cup fixture.

Round Results:

Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social 0
Watson Intergrity PN Marist Celts 12 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

North End Socials 0
RSM Legends 4 (Jarrod Cable 56’, Sam White 59’, Jayden Van Timmeren 67’, Jaydyn Bentley 75’)

DSC Rangers 1 (Sam Raffaelli 20’)
RSM Hustlers 1 (Craig Van Stratum 76’)

Takaro AFC Benchwarmers 4 (Ricki Le Mar Walker 24’, Isaiah Birch 36’, 75’, Nguyen Dang Binh Nguyen 51’)
Smart Phone Repair PN Marist Royals 0

Manawatu Men’s Masters Division 1

WCFC Hammers secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Levin AFC Masters in a tightly contested encounter.The decisive moment came right at the start of the match, with an early goal giving the visitors the advantage. That proved enough to separate the two sides across the 90 minutes.

Levin AFC Masters worked their way into the game and looked to respond, but the Hammers remained organised defensively and managed the contest well. As the match progressed, chances were limited, with both sides showing discipline without finding a breakthrough. Despite Levin’s efforts to find an equaliser, WCFC Hammers held firm to see out the result and claim all three points.

Next week's game of the round:

Manawatu Men's Div 1 Knockout Cup- WCFC Hammers vs Takaro AFC Rebels. A classic encounter between two evenly match sides.

Round Results:

Takaro AFC Rebels 4 (Gavin Eades 1’, 90’, Josh Draper 25’, Evan Roberts 33’)
O'Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters 1 (G Fredericks 37’)

RSM A’s 0
Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist Masters 6 (Roger FOGACA DE OLIVEIRA 18’, 70’, Rhys MCKINLAY 52’, John MYSZCZYSZYN 69’, Tim SEAHOLME 79’, 89’)

Manawatu Men’s Masters Div 2

Whanganui Athletic Masters produced a dominant performance to secure a comprehensive 6–0 victory over Feilding United Grand Masters.

The visitors made a fast start, taking the lead in the 6th minute through Mo Abdelaal. They continued to apply pressure and doubled their advantage in the 30th minute when Amro Saleh found the net, giving Athletic a strong 2–0 lead at halftime.

The second half saw the game open up further, with Feilding United conceding two own goals in quick succession through Herb Verstegen in the 52nd and 54th minutes, extending the lead to 4–0. Whanganui Athletic maintained control and added a fifth in the 81st minute through Mickey Cronin. Amro Saleh then completed the scoring with his second goal of the match in the 88th minute.

Next week's game of the round:

Manawatu Men's Div 2 Knockout Cup- H&A Print Whanganui Athletic Masters vs RSM Wrinklies. Will Whanganui continue their strong start to the season or will the Wrinkles get an cup round upset.

Round Results:

RM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans 4 (Doc Strawbridge 16’, Alex Gaskell 41’, 43’, 59’)
RSM Wrinkles 4 (Jay Margison, Adam Rose x2, Brad Byers)

Whanganui Marist Wanderers 4 (CK Lim Lim 24’, Jason Mann 34’, 45’, Andrew Gilberd 88’)
Central Business Innovations PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 0

Manawatu Women’s Championship

Takaro AFC Ladies Firsts and Feilding United Women’s 1st’s played out a closely contested 1–1 draw, with both goals coming at key moments in each half.

Feilding United took the lead late in the first half, with Bridie Mcfadzean scoring in first-half stoppage time (28+3’) to give the visitors a 1–0 advantage heading into the break. Takaro responded in the second half and continued to push for an equaliser. Their persistence paid off late in the match when Jasmine Patterson converted from the penalty spot in the 87th minute to level the scores at 1–1.

Both sides had limited time to find a winner following the equaliser, and the match finished all square.

Next week's game of the round:

Tingey Cup- Marist Mayhem vs PNU Women’s Reserves. Can PNU get revenge for the early season league defeat or will Mayhem show their experience and class to go through.

Round Results:

Palmerston North United Reserves 1 (Erin Carpenter 15’)
Levin AFC 1sts 0

Manawatu Women’s Division 2

Levin AFC Reserves and Takaro AFC Harlequins shared the points in an evenly contested 2–2 draw, with both sides contributing across the 90 minutes.

Takaro Harlequins made a strong start, taking an early lead through Lydia Laughton in the 15th minute. Levin responded well and found an equaliser in the 31st minute through Tehmira McLean, ensuring the sides went into halftime level.The second half followed a similar pattern, with Lydia Laughton scoring her second of the match in the 72nd minute to restore Takaro’s lead.

Levin once again showed resilience, responding late in the game when Georgia Mossman scored in the 84th minute to bring the match back to 2–2.Both teams pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but neither could find a decisive goal.

Next week's game of the round:

Tingey Plate/Sheild- Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist Mysteries vs DSC Valkyries. The league fixture just been was 5-3 in Dannevirke’s favour. Will Mysteries get revenge or will DSC make it two from two.

Round Results:

Transport Maintenance Feilding United Women's Social 2 ( Goal Scorewrs Unknown)
Resonant PN Marist Evergreenz 0

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist Mysteries 3 (Pip Hay 59, Unknown Player 61’, Dani Storrier 84’)
DSC Valkyries 5 (Elizabeth Laws 1’, Piri Henderson 30’, Emerson Knight 32’, Tyla Henman 35’, Tiki Smith 63’)

Takaro Turtles 0
Headlands Woodville Wairua 0
 

Article added: Tuesday 05 May 2026