With two Friday night games to choose from, football fans have plenty of choice in the Northern/WaiBOP regions this weekend.
There are full rounds of men’s and women’s Lotto NRFL fixtures while the Northern League has five games scheduled for Saturday.
Here’s our round-up of what to watch, what to do, and when, over the weekend of May 20-23.
Friday
Lotto NRFL first division
Metro host Waitemata under the lights at Phyllis Street on Friday (7.30pm kick-off).
Click here for our preview of games in division one >>>>
Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier League
Get your footballing weekend off to an early start with a floodlit game at North Harbour Stadium where second-placed Western Springs play mid-table West Coast Rangers (7.30pm kick-off).
Click here for our WPL preview >>>>
Saturday
Northern League
The match between Manukau United and Hamilton Wanderers has been postponed but five other fixtures go ahead with 3pm kick-offs.
Our writer Jonno Ross picks two matches as likely to be the most entertaining for neutrals.
Click here for our preview of the Northern League games >>>>
Lotto NRFL first division
Five games in the first division on Saturday including a top-of-the-table showdown between Tauranga City and West Coast Rangers at Links Ave (3pm).
Click here for our preview of games in division one >>>>
Lotto NRFL second division
A full schedule of matches in the second division includes a spicy derby between leaders Ngaruawahia United and Cambridge, while Bucklands Beach (2nd) host West Auckland (3rd).
Click here for our preview of games in division two >>>>
Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier League
There’s only one WPL game on Saturday — it’s between third-placed Auckland United and bottom side Tauranga City at Keith Hay Park (2pm).
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Sunday
Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier League
Two WPL games on Sunday including a key clash between leaders Northern Rovers and reigning champions Eastern Suburbs, at McFetridge Park (1pm).
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Monday
The final round of English Premier League games kick off at 3am Monday (NZT) and All Whites supporters will be watching for Newcastle United team news and whether striker Chris Wood is fit. He’s been receiving treatment for a hip problem.
Click here for story on Wood’s injury status >>>>
Have a great weekend!
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