Possible relegation match plays out in the NPL with North East hosting Ulverstone in a season defining game, whilst in the WSL Riverside will attempt to quash a losing streak up against a rampant Glenorchy Knights.
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Two teams face a pivotal fixture in the fight for Statewide survival on Saturday.With the bottom two NPL Tasmania sides facing relegation to regional championships at the end of the season, South East United and Ulverstone know their encounter could go a long way towards deciding who stays up.Launceston United currently separate the adversaries in a bottom three that has recorded just one win in eight rounds.However, that solitary success was South East’s remarkable 6-4 win at Birch Avenue in their previous match, and the Sorell newcomers are keen to build on that momentum.United captain Nic…
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- 2 months 2 weeks ago
South East United keep their league goals firm in their sights after a tough faught defeat over Ulverstone at home - image credit South East United FB
South East United took a giant leap towards Statewide survival with a 2-0 win over fellow McDonald's NPL Tasmania struggers Ulverstone.Leading scorer Sam Sartori’s fifth goal of the season put United in front on the hour and experienced striker Luke Huigsloot confirmed the result with a cool lob deep into stoppage time.With two teams facing relegation to regional championships at the end of the campaign, United’s second win of the month built a five-point buffer over their fellow league newcomers.Uverstone remain on one point alongside Launceston United who also suffered a seventh-straight…
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- 2 months 2 weeks ago
Bob Gordon at the 2026 Season Launch
Football Tasmania’s members elected a new Board President tonight at its Annual General Meeting, and farewelled long-term President Bob Gordon.Existing Board member Chris Brookwell – who joined the Board in March 2023 – will replace outgoing President Bob Gordon, who had served the maximum term as President under Football Tasmania’s constitution.Mr Gordon was first elected as President on 28 February 2018, after joining the Board as a director in 2017.Football Tasmania Chief Executive Officer Tony Pignata OAM thanked Mr Gordon for close to a decade of service to the game.“Bob is a hugely…
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- 2 months 1 week ago
Football Tasmania welcomes State Government funding for Home of Football
Football Tasmania has welcomed the State Government’s Budget commitment of $350,000 in seed funding for the next stage of planning for its Home of Football, a purpose-built facility for all levels of football in Tasmania.Following the release of the State Budget last Thursday, Football Tasmania Chief Executive Officer Tony Pignata OAM thanked Sports Minister Nick Duigan for the State Government’s investment in the future facility.“On behalf of Tasmania’s 41,395 participants in the beautiful game, we thank you,” he said.“The State Government’s…
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- 2 months 1 week ago
In the NPL Glenorchy host a out to prove Launceston City, meanwhile in the WSL Launceston United are on a rampage as they take on the Lions in a season defining match for both clubs.
Launceston United are hoping that back-to-back wins over high-flying South Hobart can be a springboard towards a sustained surge up the McDonald's Women's Super League.Backing up a 3-1 Statewide Cup semi-final success with a 2-0 win in the league has confidence soaring at Birch Avenue.However, having preceded those results with a loss to lowly Taroona, consistency is a key objective for Nate Wright’s unpredictable outfit.Brazilian/American forward Olivia De Moraes, who is United’s leading scorer with 18 goals in all competitions, said the side learned plenty from both opponents.“That’s the…
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- 2 months 1 week ago
Glenorchy's Jeremiah George in pursuit of Launceston City's Aaron Kidmas. Picture Lisa Creese
Launceston City halted a run of three straight losses in the McDonald's NPL Tasmania by repeating their opening-round 2-1 win over Glenorchy.Second-half goals from Charles Reynolds and Barney Wilcox again earned bragging rights for City coach Daniel Syson over his good mate Jamie Sherman whose team hit back through Jack Glover.Cellar dwellers Ulverstone came within seconds of securing a huge shock before going down 1-0 to their high-flying North-West neighbours Devonport.Strikers had only lost once all season and won the teams’ opening-day encounter 10-2 but had to be patient in the rematch…
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- 2 months 1 week ago
Kingborough and Launceston United Aim to End Devonport’s Reign
Launceston United and Kingborough have been tasked with trying to end Devonport’s five-year run of success in Tasmania’s Statewide Cups.Having won the last two Women’s Statewide tournaments plus three Lakoseljac Cups before that, Strikers have made cup final day their own and could yet land a double unprecedented in recent years.After overseeing two league and two cup triumphs in both genders since 2022, Tom Ballantyne will take charge of Devonport teams in back-to-back showcases on Monday knowing history is on the KGV table.“Of course, it's huge,” he said. “For the men, it means round of 32…
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- 2 months ago
Last-Kick Heroics Deliver Historic Lakoseljac Cup to Lions
Kingborough won their first Lakoseljac Cup in the most dramatic fashion with a last-second equaliser and penalty shootout required to beat Devonport.Having knocked out holders South Hobart on spot kicks in the semi-final, the Lions repeated the act in a thrilling final to secure the prized Australia Cup qualification.Losing finalists in 2000, 2015 and two years ago when thwarted in the dying seconds by Glenorchy, Jon Fenech’s Kingborough reversed roles by equalising with the last kick of normal time.Trailing 1-0 with just seconds of the indicated four minutes of stoppage time remaining and…
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- 2 months ago
Devonport have delivered a statement victory to retain the Women’s Statewide Cup
Devonport Strikers wasted no time in steaming towards a third consecutive Women's Statewide Cup title.Prolific forward Jaz White took just 18 seconds to score the fastest goal in WSC final history and the team did not look back as they strolled to a 6-0 victory over Launceston United.The result kept Tom Ballantyne’s all-conquering team on course for a third straight unbeaten season and means they have still not tasted defeat since September 9, 2023.For the second year running, the player of the match award went to Japanese import Asuka Doi whose goal and three assists kept her on track to…
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- 2 months ago
State NPL XI promotion poster WA 19 September
Football Tasmania will take a State NPL XI to Perth to battle it out against Western Australia’s best NPL players at the end of this season.Football West - in partnership with Citrus Promotions and Soccer Sensations by Rhys Williams - has thrown down the gauntlet, inviting Tasmania to a one-off match at the Inglewood United Football Facility at 6pm on Saturday 19 September.Each year, Football Tasmania acknowledges a ‘Team of the Year’ for both the NPL and WSL, which is announced at the end of season awards night.In 2026, the Team of the Year will be selected at the close of the…
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- 2 months ago
Strikers Chase History as Unbeaten Run Reaches 59 Matches
Newly-crowned triple Women’s Statewide Cup champions Devonport will be looking to prolong one of the most impressive runs in Australian sport when they return to McDonald's Women's Super League action this weekend.Tom Ballantyne’s team remain on course for a third-straight unbeaten season and the tantalising prospect of back-to-back-to-back doubles.Since losing 1-0 at South Hobart in round 20, 2023, Strikers won their final two fixtures, plus 21 of 22 matches in the next two seasons and all 13 games this year to establish a sequence of 59 consecutive matches without defeat (excluding…
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- 1 month 4 weeks ago
Mathew Brkic celebrates his late equaliser for Glenorchy against Riverside. Picture by Lisa Creese
Devonport’s perfect McDonald's Women's Super League season continued with a 5-0 win over their closest rivals South Hobart.A 10th-straight victory means Strikers remain on course for a third consecutive unbeaten campaign and the tantalising prospect of back-to-back-to-back doubles.The momentum of Sunday’s summit meeting was dictated by a 70-second spell just before half-time when keeper Michaela Mitchell’s splendid double save from Sam Watkins’ penalty was swiftly followed by Grace Sims’ opening goal.Tom Ballantyne’s team cashed in after the break courtesy of a double from reigning WSL best…
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- 1 month 3 weeks ago
Girls and young female coaches at Launceston City
Launceston City’s commitment to safeguarding has earned the club June’s Club Changer Club of the Month award.The club completed its safeguarding plan through Football Australia’s Club Changer program in 2024 and achieved its Three Star Club Changer rating in 2025, reflecting substantial progress against its safeguarding action plan and broader work to strengthen child safety across the club.Building on this, in 2026 the club has achieved 100 per cent compliance across coaches, board members, committee members and volunteers completing mandatory safeguarding training through Sports Integrity…
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The relegation axe will be looming over Birch Avenue when Launceston United and Ulverstone fight for their Statewide survival on Saturday.
The relegation axe will be looming over Birch Avenue when Launceston United and Ulverstone fight for their Statewide survival on Saturday.The rivals currently occupy McDonald's NPL Tasmania’s bottom two places and face the prospect of dropping into regional competition if they can’t make up the five-point gap to eighth-placed South East United.With just a solitary point apiece - coming from their third-round 1-1 draw at Westside Park - both sides know their chances of remaining in Statewide competition are running out.Respective goal differences of -30 and -33 are all that keep United in the…
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- 1 month 3 weeks ago
Launceston United players celebrate a goal in their 3-1 win against Ulverstone. Picture by Heather Reading
A long-awaited first win of the season kept alive Launceston United’s hopes of staying in McDonald's NPL Tasmania and condemned Ulverstone to a likely swift return to regional competition.With two teams facing relegation from the Statewide league this season, the bottom two squared up on a point apiece and produced a five-goal thriller.A game of two penalties and plenty of drama saw United come from behind to triumph 3-2 with player-coach Gedi Krusa hitting the winner.Toby Anderson put the visitors ahead from the spot but United hit back through captain Will Spicer and Wonhyeong Bang after…
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- 1 month 2 weeks ago
hall of fame web image 2026
Football Tasmania will induct new members into the Hall of Fame in 2026, to honour, preserve, and celebrate the achievements and legacy of Tasmanian football’s key contributors.Football Tasmania Chief Executive Officer Tony Pignata OAM said: “We had such an incredible response to our inaugural induction last year, and we know there are plenty more trailblazers and loyal servants of the football community that deserve to be recognised.“We know there are individuals who have a long and proud history within our game, and I strongly encourage the football community to submit their…
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Match of the Round Sunday 28 June 2026
The latest chapter in an increasingly-thrilling McDonald's NPL Tasmania title race will be written when Kingborough host Devonport in Sunday’s Lakoseljac Cup final rematch.The second-versus-third showdown unites teams level on 28 points with Kingborough marginally ahead on goal difference having played a game more.Jon Fenech’s in-form Lions were on a run of 11 straight wins including back-to-back penalty shootout successes before last week’s 1-1 draw with ladder-leaders and defending champions South Hobart, who sit four points ahead of both teams.Since that result, Kingborough have learned…
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Lions Roar Late as South Hobart Farewell a Record-Breaking Captain
Kingborough’s dream season continued with another last-gasp win over Devonport.Three weeks after a last-second equaliser led to penalty shootout victory over Strikers in the Lakoseljac Cup final, Jon Fenech’s in-form Lions again rode late drama to claim the points in McDonald's NPL Tasmania.Leading through Noah Mies’ early opener, second-placed Kingborough looked to have been denied by Josh Tollervey’s 88th-minute headed equaliser.But four minutes into stoppage time Joel Badger struck to maintain a four-point gap to defending champions South Hobart.Nick Morton farewelled the ladder leaders…
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- 1 month 1 week ago
KGV clash headlines crucial weekend in McDonald's NPL Tasmania
Despite sitting next to each other on the McDonald's NPL Tasmania ladder, Glenorchy and Clarence find themselves looking in different directions as they square up this weekend.With six wins already to their name, the sixth-paced Zebras are stampeding towards their best ever NPL finish, level on points with Riverside and eyeing up the top four.In contrast, the seventh-paced Knights have half as many points and are nervously looking over their shoulder as the bottom three scrap to avoid this season’s two relegation spots.With just three wins all season and a solitary point from their last four…
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- 1 month 1 week ago
Clarence players heap pressure on Glenorchy keeper Tim Divin. Picture by Lisa Creese
Two huge shocks had a seismic impact at both ends of the McDonald's NPL Tasmania ladder.Newcomers Ulverstone produced the biggest upset of the season by beating double-chasing Kingborough 2-1.With just one point from 13 games, the bottom side’s first Statewide victory arrived thanks to a scrambled stoppage-time winner from Bradley Sibanda.The Lions had taken a 56th-minute lead through Bradley Lakoseljac only for Luke Klug to equalise just two minutes later.However, defending champions South Hobart failed to take advantage as they lost for the first time this season, going down 1-0 to the…
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- 1 month ago