Wellington Olympic to face rivals Rangers on opening day of Central League

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Champions Wellington Olympic will go head-to-head with closest rivals Miramar Rangers when the Central League kicks off on March 25.

NZ Football have released the season’s fixtures for the National League’s regional competitions, the Northern, Central and Southern Leagues.

Opening day of the Central League season will see newly promoted Stop Out host Napier City Rovers while newcomers Whanganui Athletic are at home to Petone.

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Click on the button to see the full season fixture draw:

Central League – opening day

Games to be played on Saturday March 25, 2023

North Wellington v Western Suburbs
Alex Moore Artificial, 3pm

Stop Out v Napier City Rovers
Hutt Park, 2.30pm

Wellington Phoenix Reserves v Waterside Karori
Fraser Park (turf), 3pm

Wellington Olympic v Miramar Rangers
Wakefield Park, 3.45pm

Whanganui Athletic v Petone
Wembley, Whanganui, 2.30pm

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