A new season of Lotto NRFL gets underway this weekend with 20 men’s and women’s fixtures providing Auckland football fans with plenty to watch.
The new-look competition includes three of the sides to reach the semi-finals of the just-concluded ISPS Handa Premiership in beaten finalists Auckland City, Hamilton Wanderers and Eastern Suburbs.
Spectators get their first chance to watch top football from the impressive new clubrooms at Auckland United’s Keith Hay Park.
Our neutral’s guide to a weekend of action
Friday
Start your weekend with a Friday night match – you’ve got two to choose from:
In the men’s Division One, Metro FC host Bucklands Beach at Phyllis Street Reserve (7.30pm).
In the women’s Premier Division, Northern Rovers meet Western Springs at Seddon Fields, in Meola Rd (7.30pm).
We’re picking both games will produce plenty of goals!
Saturday
On Saturday, our recommendation for Auckland-based neutrals is to head to Keith Hay Park for the 3pm game between Auckland United and Eastern Suburbs.
There should be a good crowd to check out the new facilities and Suburbs will be smarting after going so close to reaching the national league grand final.
If it’s goals you like to see, we’re tipping the second division game between Hibiscus Coast and Claudelands Rovers to deliver plenty of goalmouth action. It’s at North Harbour Stadium (3pm) on Saturday.
Sunday
On Sunday, top off your weekend with either of the women’s Premier Division games or if you want to squeeze in as much football as you can, start at Ngahue Reserve for Suburbs v Wanderers (1pm) and then get across to Ellerslie’s Michaels Ave for the 3pm game with Auckland United.
Enjoy your weekend of football!
Fixtures for Round One
Lotto NRFL Premier Division
Auckland United vs Eastern Suburbs
Keith Hay Park 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Bay Olympic v Auckland City FC (POSTPONED)
Crum Park 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Manukau United v Melville United
Gower Park 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Northern Rovers vs Birkenhead United
North Harbour Stadium Turf 3 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Hamilton Wanderers vs North Shore United
Porritt Stadium (TRANSFERRED TO ST PAUL’S COLLEGE) 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
West Coast Rangers vs Western Springs AFC
Fred Taylor Park 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier Division
Northern Rovers vs Western Springs
Seddon Fields 7:30pm
Friday March 26, 2021
Eastern Suburbs vs Hamilton Wanderers
Ngahue Reserve 1pm
Sunday March 28, 2021
Ellerslie AFC vs Auckland United
Michaels Ave Reserve – Turf 3pm
Sunday March 28, 2021
Lotto NRFL Men’s Division One
BYE – Albany United
Takapuna AFC v Ellerslie AFC
Michaels Ave Reserve 1 – Turf 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Waitemata FC v East Coast Bays AFC
Massey Domain (TRANSFERRED TO CRUM PARK) 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Mt Albert-Ponsonby AFC vs Manurewa AFC
Jellicoe Park 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Waiheke United vs Tauranga City AFC
Onetangi Sports Complex 2 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Metro FC vs Bucklands Beach AFC
Phyllis Street Reserve 7:30pm
Friday March 26, 2021
Lotto NRFL Men’s Division Two
Onehunga Mangere United vs Fencibles United
Mangere Domain 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Franklin United vs Uni-Mount Bohemian AFC
Drury Sports Complex 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Beachlands Maraetai vs Northland FC
Venue to be confirmed, 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Oratia United vs Cambridge FC
Parrs Park – Turf 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Greenhithe Catimba vs Papatoetoe AFC
Murdoch Park 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
Hibiscus Coast AFC vs Claudelands Rovers AFC
North Harbour Stadium Turf 4 3pm
Saturday March 27, 2021
