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‘You’ve got to keep your focus’: Newman says Ospreys are not finals bound just yet

The equation for Southern United is quite simple as they aim to make the Coastal Premier League Men’s finals in their inaugural season. Wins in all four of their remaining matches will be enough to secure them a top four berth, although anywhere in the top six will suit coach Jonathan Newman just fine. But… Continue reading ‘You’ve got to keep your focus’: Newman says Ospreys are not finals bound just yet

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Top two teams at home this weekend in Coastal League One Women

THE top two teams on the Coastal League One Women ladder are at home this weekend, as the season heads towards its finals series in September. The ladder leading Urunga Raiders host the Sawtell Scorpions, while the second-placed Boambee Eagles take on the Coffs City United Lionesses at Ayrshire Park. The Urunga Raiders will look… Continue reading Top two teams at home this weekend in Coastal League One Women

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Ospreys growing in confidence with finals around the corner

It’s funny what a couple of wins will do to a football team. A month ago Southern United were languishing in eighth position on the Coastal Premier League Men’s ladder and appeared to be a few gears off the teams in finals contention. Fast forward four weeks and the Ospreys have made their move and… Continue reading Ospreys growing in confidence with finals around the corner

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Saints’ Coastal Premier League Men’s season on life support

Port Saints will need to equal the amount of wins they have achieved in 15 games across the final four games of the season to reach the Coastal Premier League Men's finals. Saints currently languish in 10th position on the ladder with last weekend's mixed results against Port United and Northern Storm likely to prove… Continue reading Saints’ Coastal Premier League Men’s season on life support

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Coastal League One Women season heads towards finals

THE inaugural Coastal League One Women’s season is heading into its home stretch with Round 16 matches scheduled for Urunga and Kempsey this weekend. Just five rounds remain before this year’s finals series, with teams jockeying for position with five points separating second and fourth. Fresh off clinching this year’s premiership, the Urunga Raiders host… Continue reading Coastal League One Women season heads towards finals

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Rangers and Bellingen to battle again for second time in nine days

The quirk with the 2022 Coastal Premier League Men’s fixture list will be on show on Saturday when Macleay Valley tackle Bellingen for the second-straight game. Rangers cruised to a 3-1 victory when the two teams met nine days ago before the Kempsey side had last week’s clash with Sawtell postponed. Coach Jason Coleman was… Continue reading Rangers and Bellingen to battle again for second time in nine days

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North Coast Football sides face big weekend in CPL

Three North Coast Football sides face a pivotal weekend as the Coastal Premier League heads towards its final series. Bellingen FC, Sawtell Scorpions, and the Northern Storm are among a number of teams fighting for a finals spot, with just 5 points separating third and ninth on the ladder. Bellingen FC sit in sixth spot… Continue reading North Coast Football sides face big weekend in CPL

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Crunch time fast approaching for Port Saints ahead of Port Macquarie derby

It's just as well Ollie King hasn't spent a lot of time looking at the Coastal Premier League Men's ladder this season because it hasn't made pretty reading. Saints currently languish in tenth position, haven't scored a goal in more than 180 minutes and their only victory in the last six matches was a 1-0… Continue reading Crunch time fast approaching for Port Saints ahead of Port Macquarie derby