Stories about the Northern League competition in New Zealand.
Hat-tricks helped keep Auckland City and Birkenhead United as the pacesetters in this year’s Northern League. Both sides had comfortable wins while Hamilton Wanderers’ unbeaten run came to an end at Auckland United’s Keith Hay Park. Here’s our round-up of … Read More
By Jonno Ross The Northern League has a familiar look about it already … Auckland City at the top of the table and the rest trying to keep up. This weekend, the Navy Blues get chance to increase their margin … Read More
This weekend’s Northern League match-up between North Shore United and Takapuna will have more than bragging rights at stake. The Quinnell/Richards Cup has been brought out of North Shore United’s trophy cabinet for the much-anticipated derby against newly-promoted Takapuna at … Read More
Easter Monday sees a busy fixture schedule in the north with 13 games to follow in the Northern League and men’s and women’s Lotto NRFL competitions. Here’s the schedule for Monday April 18, 2022: Northern League North Shore United v … Read More
Red cards and early goals played a big part in deciding key fixtures in the Northern League’s Good Friday programme. Auckland City moved into first place on the table with an easy win while previous leaders Birkenhead United slipped up, … Read More
By Jonno Ross The Northern League big guns will aim for six points each over Easter as they line up for two games in four days. Leaders Birkenhead United face teams currently 7th and 11th, while nearest rivals Auckland City … Read More
Birkenhead United have taken a two-point lead in the Northern League after an early goal by captain Sam Burfoot was enough to hand 10-man Bay Olympic their first loss of the season. Auckland City dropped points with a draw at … Read More
By Jonno Ross It’s getting tough at the top! As we go into round three of this year’s Northern League we’re quickly experiencing that feeling of ‘must win’ games and it’s only April. The top four teams all meet each … Read More
After two rounds, only three of the 12 Northern League clubs have been able to keep a 100% winning record. Bay Olympic, Auckland City and Birkenhead United sit atop the table with Olympic leading the way with a superior goal … Read More
By Jonno Ross How good is it to have football back? After an intriguing and intense first round of fixtures last weekend, there’s plenty more action from the Northern League to keep club followers and the neutrals entranced. Here’s our … Read More