On Matchday 18 of the A-League, the main title rivals all recorded wins in their matches, and with 4 games and 12 points still to play for, FC Anderson Park North Sydney remain top of the Championship, 4 points clear of FC SPIDERS Sydney, who suffered more than they thought possible as they had an assured win but conceded two goals to close the gap and put their title chances in doubt, FC Bacon Boys, after their away win, move into third place on 5 points and are the only team with cup aspirations, but a win for the leaders could secure a share of the league. At the bottom of the table, Croweater FC have won their game and moved out of the relegation zone, leaving F.C. Formely In Shape, who are 2 points off the bottom of the table, in trouble, and it will be between these two teams that will decide who will be in the second division in season 49.
For round 19 of the A-League, there is a clash between two of the title contenders, where the leader and current champion, FC Anderson Park North Sydney will be looking to give a blow of authority in their quest for a new championship when they visit Bacon Boys FC, who are in third position and will be looking for a victory to cut the gap to 2 points and make the fight for the championship more than interesting. However, a win for the leaders would leave the Boys with a low title probability, with a gap of 8 points with 9 to play for. In the other title match, FC SPIDERS Sydney will be looking for a home win to keep them in title contention when they host Adelaide Football Club, who, despite being 9 points clear of relegation, need points to eliminate any mathematical possibility, in what will be an interesting match.
In other matches, Procrastinators F.C. in fourth position and already out of any mathematical chance for the title, will look to maintain this position by hosting CIKAR, who are currently in seventh position, and who will be looking for a win to close the gap to higher league positions. In turn, baldwin 3, in fifth position, will be looking for a win to move back into fourth position and secure a fifth position in the worst case scenario, as they take on Redtails FC, who are sixth, but are 5 points behind balwin, so they must win to cut the lead from 5 to 2 points, and thus be able to aspire to higher positions in the league. Finally, in one of the most eye-catching games of the day, there will be a direct relegation duel, where F.C. Formely In Shape, in relegation position and two points adrift of the relegation zone, will be looking for a win against their rivals Croweater FC, who after their last win temporarily escaped from the red zone of the table, A win for the Shape's would put the relegation battle in the balance, while a win for Croweater would put them in a strong position to stay in the relegation zone for next season.
Will we be relegated on this date? We will see at the end of the day.
The top two teams, both tied at 1-1 in the eighteenth round, and not against each-other. Matsumoto Yamaga FC's eighteenth round game was against Aira FC. And Albirex Niigata's game was against 丸男. While Aira FC were involved in the draws, all these draws allowed FC Kawasaki Tokyo to get back in the frey.
Swans FC couldn't get more than a 2-2 draw against 미드필더 훈련 센터. Since they had a good enough lead, the draw wasn't a problem. However, Swans FC's lead is down to just 3 points - one loss and they could find themselves going down the table.
xiaotian-inter won an important victory in the eighteenth round, winning 1-2 against baobeiqiqi. The two teams are now even on points, and their goal difference is just one goal in favor of baobeiqiqi.
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Sydney Warriors (61 points), 2nd - baobeiqiqi (54 points), 3rd - Yanbian FC (53 points), 4th - lanxingxing (50 points)• Promoted this season: AC Mlian(楚剑), FireEmblem, Lock On
There were quite a few changes in the Divizia A after the eighteenth round games were done. The top two are no longer top two. Podgoria Murfatlar couldn't get more than a 1-1 draw against Apulum - a team fighting to stay in the league for another season. Abatorul Slobozia had an even worse game last Saturday - they lost 1-0 against FC 23 Mai Onesti. With their 0-1 victory over Transylvania, Giunamea Armaneasca earned their place at the top.
It’s getting to the stage of the season where it’s hard to know whether to lead with the top or bottom end of the division, with surprising results and consequent ramifications affecting both the title chasers and those scrapping for survival. We'll start at the top, where the bottom line is that Beringen United Mightyred remain five points clear at the top of the table, but they did it the very hard way by coming from two goals down at half time to Aston Villa F.C. to take a point late on. Albion Allstars couldn’t take advantage of the leaders dropping points, turning in a lacklustre performance in a goalless draw at Chester Ducks.
Beringen’s next game sees them host crystal palace f.c, who considered themselves incredibly unlucky to walk away empty handed in their game against NOMADS in Round 18. Albanian keeper Petrush Shehaj denied palaces on sixteen occasion and secure a 0-1 win which keeps Jay Taylor’s slim hopes of survival alive. They will play The Tea Garden at the weekend knowing defeat will relegate them, and also Heeley Harriers if they fail to beat Chester Ducks. The Harriers finally ended their own losing run and inflicted a damaging blow to The Red Devils Stars hopes of remaining a Premiership side - it was another superb goalkeeping performance by Heeley keeper Elric Webster which essentially made the difference.
Both Blyth-OK and Gravediggers kept up their chances of overhauling Albion and stealing a Challenge Cup spot with victories - and Blyth are now in striking distance of the Allstars after they defeated The Tea Garden, with Vic Miller’s men heading to The Igor Balis Bowl in Round 19. Jarvis Harman and Grey Samson both scored twice for fourth placed Gravediggers as they took full advantage of an early red card for Pieter Luttjeboer (who after last round's hat trick went from hero to villain) for Edd's Phantoms FC. Season 47’s champions entertain a Red Devils Stars team searching for a return to form to bolster their survival bid whilst the Phantoms will look to right the ship against Aston Villa.
This week we head into round 19 of the premier league.
With just one point separating the top two places who go head to head today.
After 18 games Hibernia sit on top with 41 points. Knockea United are in second place on 40 points, so it’s all to play for with these two today. Waiting in the wings in 3rd place are Irish Villa Mob on 37 points after their defeat at the hands of fast n fit in their previous game. Leinster Lions are 4th on 35 points.
This week saw both Hibernia and Irish Villa Mob lose 2-0 each in their semi final cup games. Both teams need to pick themselves up after their disappointing performance.
All three teams at the foot of the table lost their games. With one relegation place already decided it’s not looking promising for the other two teams.
In todays games we have the top of the table clash:
Knockea United v Hibernia
While Hibernia have had some indifferent form lately which resulted in them losing a five point gap at the top of the table, Knockea United’s form has seen them climb up the table unnoticed, winning their last 3 league games. It’s much improved on last seasons 8th place finish to the season.
When these two last met it was a very tight game ending with a 1-0 win for Hibernia. A win for Knockea today will put them on top.
Other games of note today are:
Irish Villa Mob v dubs4sam
Irish Villa Mob need a win today to maintain their challenge for the league title. Anything else may not be enough. dubs4sam are safe and will play for places here today.
Leinster Lions v Cork city
This should be a home win which will keep Leinster Lions interest in the league alive. A defeat for Cork city will almost see them relegated from the premier league.
Killarney Ravens v fast n fit
The Ravens are safe and playing for places while fast n fit will want to finish as high as they can. Last season finishing in 5th place exactly where they are now.
Huntly FC had a poor showing in their game last Saturday. They had no chance against the mid-table Macduff Lions. Since they lost the game, Huntly FC also lost the first place on the table.
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Dundonald Bluebell (58 points), 2nd - Kirn FC (54 points), 3rd - Fife Funk FC (52 points), 4th - Huntly FC (47 points)• Promoted this season: Red Star Aberdeen, Waverley FC, Edinbourgh City FC
The top two both drew in the eighteenth round, and not against each-other. FC Peacocks almighty's eighteenth round game was against Blaugrana F.C, one that ended in a goalless draw. FK Sloboda Tuzla played against Borac 1926, and their game ended in a 2-2 draw. Since the two had large enough of a lead in front of the others, they easily kept their places.
Hunyadi János and Zamoskvoretsky Sports Club had quite the match last Saturday. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. While Hunyadi János are pretty much safe in second, but the draw means that they are now even further behind Szeged - Since they play against each-other this round, they had a real chance of catching them, but no longer.
FC Goldstar were in superb form for their match against hammertime last Saturday, easily winning the game. Unfortunately for Sasboys, all they managed in the eighteenth round was a 1-1 draw.
Futebol Clube do Porto vs. FC Saense
This is shaping up to be a high-stakes clash between two teams with contrasting motivations. Futebol Clube do Porto, sitting in the middle of the table, has shown flashes of brilliance, including a stunning 5-2 win over Desidrogenase in Round 15 and a solid 3-1 victory over Sport Machados in Round 17. FC Saense, on the other hand, suffered an uncharacteristic 4-2 loss to G. D. C. de Fernão Ferro last round, which dented their title aspirations. They’ll need to bounce back to keep the pressure on leaders Sumolix Stars.
G. D. C. de Fernão Ferro vs. Galacticos C.P.
A fascinating contest between two teams with plenty to prove. G. D. C. de Fernão Ferro enters this match full of confidence after their incredible 4-2 upset over title contenders FC Saense. They’ve shown they can compete with the best but need consistency to climb out of the lower half of the table. Galacticos C.P., currently 5th, has been hard to beat but has struggled to turn draws into wins, including a 1-1 stalemate against Águias da Rocha last round.
Sumolix Stars vs. S. C. Pena d´Alva
A heavyweight showdown at the top of the table. Sumolix Stars, firmly in first place, have been unstoppable with a league-best 41 goals and an unbeaten run that now stretches to 7 games. S. C. Pena d´Alva, third in the standings, boasts the second-best attack with 37 goals and are coming off a 3-1 win over Porto. This is a crucial game for both sides—Sumolix can widen their gap at the top, while Pena d´Alva has a chance to close the gap and prove they’re serious title contenders.
Desidrogenase Alcoólica vs. Castendo Futebol Clube
A mid-table clash with significant implications for both teams. Desidrogenase Alcoólica, after a strong start to the season, has seen their form dip, with no wins in their last 4 games. Castendo Futebol Clube, sitting just below them, has struggled for consistency but managed to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Galacticos last round. Both teams are desperate for a win to stabilize their campaigns.
Sá City Futebol Clube vs. Sport Machados da Surriba
Sá City Futebol Clube is one of the most in-form teams in the league, having climbed to 4th after a dominant 8-0 win over LuckyStar and a solid 2-0 victory over Desidrogenase. Sport Machados, in contrast, has been in freefall, losing their last 4 games and dropping to 11th in the standings. A win here could cement Sá City’s place among the league’s elite, while Machados are fighting to avoid slipping into the relegation battle.
While the teams behind them squabble, Banu Zayan FC quietly accumulates points. They won 1-0 against USM Alger in the eighteenth round. This win gained them another point in front of the second.
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Club Atlético Ciclón (57 points), 2nd - Nomads F.C. (57 points), 3rd - Blooming (52 points), 4th - Royal Pari (51 points), 5th - Club Bolívar (48 points)• Promoted this season: F.C. LEONES SANTA CRUZ, los cocoleros, Oriente Petrolero FC
Top division and Série B: CB: Today’s most promising match features high stakes for both ends of the table. Second-place Guará is in pursuit of a Challenge Cup spot, and will face a tough test against Piraloku, who is still fighting to avoid joining Nivek and Botafogo as a third giant getting relegated this season.
B1: It’s crunch time in B1’s title race. Current leaders Big Fish are riding high after a convincing win over the former second-place Bit last round. They now face the new second-place contenders, Descolado. A victory today could give Big Fish a crucial six-point cushion with only three games remaining — a potential championship-decider.
B2: The B2 title race takes center stage as the top four teams square off in direct clashes. Leaders Camisas Negras host fourth-placed Santaço, hoping to rediscover the early-season form. They’ll lean on the goalscoring skills of Burgar and Appleton to deliver the goods. Meanwhile, second-place Geny, unbeaten in their last seven matches, meet third-placed São Paulo in what promises to be a closely contested showdown.
Série C: C1: Black Griffins have dominated C1 this season and are just one win away from clinching the title and securing promotion to B1. If they overcome VascoRibeiro today they will seal the deal.
C2: The relegation battle heats up in C2, where Municipal, one of the most entertaining teams in the division, sit just inside the drop zone. They’ll host Made in Hell, the first team above the line, in a crucial six-pointer.
C6: Sedentary Nomads preserved their five-point lead after a gritty draw last round despite playing with ten men for most of the game. Four teams — Rato, Pavel, Chocolate and BCM — still harbor hopes of catching them, with the last one facing the leaders in a direct battle today.
C7: The C7 title race remains a tightly contested affair with six teams still in the hunt. Today features two crucial duels: 3Kings United hosts Desportivo Sol, and Golden Eagle takes on Galo Doido, as the pressure ramps up.
C8: The top three teams — Chronos, Maxima, and Cajueiro — all triumphed last round, keeping the race alive. Chronos maintains a strong lead, but third-place Cajueiro can tighten the gap with a win in their head-to-head clash today.
Série D: D23: It’s the final day in D23, with Macro Loki Freyja Wind facing Galácticos do Tsunami. Galácticos hold the advantage — a win or draw crowns them champions. If MLFW triumphs, the title race will come down to goal difference, potentially opening the door for Ferreira to snatch glory.
They’ll be getting the yellow and blue ribbons ready for the USA Championship trophy, and those ribbons have been well used in recent times! FC Seher Bosna look well on track to clinch their twelfth league title in thirteen seasons with a nine point lead and a superior goal difference to second place New Jersey Stars. The points gap extended from seven to nine on account of the Stars only managing a point against mexico city - a decent result in its own regard but with the imperious form of the leaders, five draws in the last nine league games means the gap is now nearly insurmountable. Seher Bosna bullied SC Real Madrid in what was a damaging week for the visitors who saw the four teams immediately around them in the table all win their games.
Some of those victories were definitely underdog successes as well. Telluride Smugglers remain in the bottom three, but only on goal difference as they raised their game significantly to defeat Galaxy LA, while NY Cosmos made TeamScout look pretty ordinary in their 1-0 triumph over the side fourth in the table. Velez SC gained a place in the league table in their must win encounter over FC Dallas, which finally sealed the long expected relegation for the Texas team. FC Orlando Gators were the grateful beneficiaries of a ten man formation from already down Stranger Things which also helped their goal difference.
In terms of Round 19, Seher Bosna visit Orlando Gators with the title ready to be secured if New Jersey Stars don’t take all three points against battling Velez. Telluride need to try and get the better of a team further up the table when they go to TeamScout, but there should be an easier chance for points for SC Real Madrid as they welcome FC Dallas. NY Cosmos are also favourites at Stranger Things, with the schedule being completed with fifth playing third; Galaxy LA hosting mexico city.
