Stories about the Northern League competition in New Zealand.
By Jonno Ross There’s nothing better than when the top teams play each other … and that’s how the four leading Northern League sides shape up this weekend. The Northern League, now past the halfway stage, has a full round … Read More
The top three sides in the Northern League all had comfortable wins as they start to pull clear of the rest of their rivals while winless Waiheke United scraped a draw to get off the bottom of the table. Auckland … Read More
By Jonno Ross After 10 games, Auckland City’s match stats are intimidating … 34 goals scored, only five goals conceded. It must be difficult for opponents to go into their games with genuine belief they can upset the Navy Blues … Read More
Though Auckland City seem untroubled in their march to the Northern League title, nearest challengers Melville United have made it clear they’ll punish any slip-ups on the way. While City won again — their ninth victory of the campaign — … Read More
Eastern Suburbs have a few “things that might cause problems” for Northern League leaders Auckland City, says head coach Hoani Edwards. In a pre-match interview with ESAFC TV’s YouTube channel, Edwards and player Kris Naicker say their squad are looking … Read More
By Jonno Ross Momentum is critical in league competitions and this weekend’s Northern League schedule presents some interesting challenges for sides at both ends of the table. Unbeaten Auckland City and second-placed Melville United (who have won their last four) … Read More
Four Northern League clubs have drawn each other in the second round of the Chatham Cup. Hamilton Wanderers will host Takapuna while Western Springs will face Manukau United in the round scheduled for Queen’s Birthday Weekend. Meanwhile, Sunday league outfit … Read More
A controversial double substitution after only 13 seconds highlighted the brittle nature of Northern League rules designed to boost the number of younger players in the competition. Manukau United called two teenage starters to the sideline at the first break … Read More
By Jonno Ross While Auckland City look to be in a class of their own, their Northern League challengers can ill afford to drop points. But I’m tipping an upset this weekend that could change the order of those trying … Read More
Waikato clubs Hamilton Wanderers and Melville United both made progress in their quest to finish in the Northern League’s top four with useful wins in round seven. Wanderers demolished North Shore United 6-0 while Melville United beat Western Springs 3-1. … Read More