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Bailey McDonald heads the ball for St Albans. Picture: DSL Photography

The season is still young but some huge top-of-the-table clashes headline football action across the state this week.

Alongside a look at the Sunshine State’s in-form players and teams here’s a look at the big matches ahead and all the key results.

Information in this article is provided by Football Queensland.

FQPL Far North & Gulf

Headlining round four FQPL Far North & Gulf action is a Friday night belter between an early season bolter and last season’s benchmark side.

Reigning premiers and 2023 champions Leichhardt FC head to Calanna park to face the unbeaten Redlynch Strikers.

Redlynch sit on two wins from two, with the clash against the Lions a test of their premiership and finals credentials following wins over Stratford Dolphins and Mareeba United.

Leichhardt on the other hand will be keen to kickstart their title defences with a strong performance after wet weather has meant they’ve gone four weeks without a competitive FQPL fixture.

Redlynch Strikers’ Georgia Strahan has been very impressive to start the season, notching up four goals to lead the golden boot race after round three and will need to play a key role if the Strikers are to defeat the Lions.

Get down to Calanna Park from 8.30pm Friday to catch all the action as the Strikers are put to the test by last season’s dominant force, the Lions.

Round 4 Fixtures

Women

Friday March 22

Stratford Dolphins vs. Mareeba United, Nick Brko Field, 8.30pm

Edge Hill United vs. Southside Comets, Tiger Park, 8.30pm

Redlynch Strikers vs. Leichhardt FC, Calanna Park, 8.30pm

Men

Saturday March 23

Stratford Dolphins vs. Mareeba United, Nick Brko Field, 6pm

Marlin Coast Rangers vs. Innisfail United, Pennell Field, 7pm

Edge Hill Tigers vs. Southside Comets, Tiger Park, 7pm

Sunday, 24 March

Redlynch Strikers vs. Leichhardt FC, 5pm, Calanna Park

Edge Hill United volunteer Tamara Blore.

Round 3 Results

Women

Mareeba United 0 def by Southside Comets 1

Redlynch Strikers 3 def Stratford Dolphins 0

Edge Hill United vs. Innisfail United (postponed)

Men

Mareeba United 2 drew with Southside Comets 2

Redlynch Strikers 3 def Stratford Dolphins 1

Marlin Coast Rangers 1 drew with Leichhardt FC 1

Edge Hill United vs. Innisfail United (postponed)

February Volunteer of the Month Winner

Edge Hill United volunteer Tamara Blore has been an invaluable pillar of strength for our club, dedicating herself tirelessly to the heart and soul of our operations.

Her commitment knows no bounds, as she pours her energy into ensuring that every aspect of registrations run smoothly.

From organising teams to detailed planning of scheduled and field assignments, Tamara’s efforts are unparalleled.

Registrations are crucial for our club’s success, and it simply would not be where it is today without her contribution.

Gold Coast

Gold Coast United find themselves in the top two of the NPL Women after six rounds but will be looking to get back in the winners’ circle as they take on Sunshine Coast Wanderers this Saturday.

United will head up the M1 for the Round 7 clash off the back of two losses from their last two games, including a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Eastern Suburbs over the weekend.

With four wins to their name so far in 2024, they should bring plenty of confidence that they can turn their form around as they face a Sunshine Coast side who has recorded just one win this season, back in the opening round.

Momo Hayashi and Bronte Rose have been strong threats in front of goal for the 2023 grand finalists and could play a key role for the visitors in this weekend’s coast versus coast battle.

NPL Women Round 7 Sunshine Coast Wanderers vs. Gold Coast United Saturday, March 23, 6pm Ballinger Park

FQPL 1 Men

Broadbeach United will take on ladder leaders St George Willawong in a top three clash for Round 5 of the FQPL 1 Men.

Fresh off the back of a strong 4-1 win over Caboolture FC on Sunday, the hosts can bring themselves to equal points with their top-placed opponents if they secure victory over the high-flying St George Willawong side.

Recording three wins and one draw this season, Broadbeach will have plenty of motivation to topple their so far undefeated visitors this Sunday.

FQPL 1 Men Round 5 Broadbeach United vs. St George Willawong Sunday, March 24, 6.15pm Nikiforides Family Park – Field 1

February Volunteer of the Month

Crusaders Futsal Club women’s coach Sam Wakeham has been named Football Queensland’s Volunteer of the Month for February.

Wakeham has coached thousands of young Gold Coast futsal players throughout his 10 years with the club, and was also part of the Queensland Open Men’s state team at the recent National Futsal Championships held at Carrara.

Whitsunday Coast

Round 3 of the FQPL Whitsunday Coast treated fans to a goalscoring spectacle, with 36 goals scored across five thrilling matches.

Magpies FC delivered a stunning upset by defeating reigning champions Whitsunday United. Angus McKenzie’s hat-trick helped Mackay Rangers to a 5-2 victory over Mackay Wanderers. In the women’s division, Akema Greenway starred with a hat-trick, securing Whitsunday United’s win against Mackay Wanderers.

Round 3 Results

Women

Country United 0 – 8 Mackay Lions

Magpies FC 6 – 0 City Brothers

Mackay Wanderers 0 – 10 Whitsunday United

Men

Magpies FC 5 – 0 Whitsunday United

Mackay Rangers 5 – 2 Makay Wanderers

Round 4 Preview

Round four of the FQPL Whitsunday Coast promises to be an exciting weekend.

We have a top-four clash with Whitsunday United hosting Magpies FC at home.

In the men’s, there’s a top-of-the-table showdown between Mackay Rangers and Magpies FC. Magpies FC are coming off a massive win against last year’s reigning champions, while Rangers will be seeking their second win of the season.

Women’s Fixtures

Friday March 22

Country United v Mackay Ranger, Tiger Park, 8pm

City Brothers FC v Mackay Lions, City Brothers Field, 8pm

Dolphins FC v Mackay Wanderers, Dolphins Park, 8pm

Saturday, 23 March

Whitsunday United v Magpies FC, Whitsunday United FC, 6pm 1 vs. 3

Men’s Fixtures

Saturday March 23

Whitsunday United v City Brothers, Whitsunday United FC, 7pm

Mackay Rangers v Magpies FC, Eric Homan Park, 7pm 1 vs. 2

Mackay Wanderers v Mackay Lions, Wanderers Park, 7pm

Sunshine Coast

As we pass through the first month of the FQPL Sunshine Coast season, there’s still plenty of unknowns about who the contenders will be in a few months’ time.

Headlining the round five action is a women’s clash that promises to be a nailbiter between two impressive and well-drilled sides, both with finals and premiership ambitions, the Woombye Snakes and reigning Premiers Beerwah Glasshouse.

Woombye have impressed over the first four weeks, with two wins and a narrow 2-1 loss to the undefeated Noosa Lions in that stretch.

A win over Beerwah Glasshouse will be a huge boost to their finals and premiership credentials.

Beerwah Glasshouse on the other hand have slipped to one win from three matches, with losses against rivals Maroochydore FC (3-2) and Noosa Lions (4-2) not cause for concern, but they wouldn’t want to lose another to another finals hopeful in the Snakes.

Mind you Noosa and Maroochydore both sit on four wins from four matches and look the runaway premiership favourites at this stage.

The key matchup in Friday’s fixture is undoubtably between the Snakes and BeeGees attackers, with the Snakes Georgia Dixson and BeeGees Melissa Weckert sharing the top of the Golden Boot leaderboard with four goals apiece.

Make sure you get down to Woombye Snakes FC at 8.30pm to catch what shapes as a hugely important fixture for both sides.

Lisa Milgate and other members of the Beerwah Glasshouse United football club.

Round 5 Fixtures

Women

Friday March 22

Noosa Lions vs. Kawana FC, 8:30pm, Noosa Lions FC

Woombye Snakes vs. Beerwah Glasshouse, 8.30pm, Woombye Snakes FC

Gympie United vs. Nambour Yandina, 8.30pm, One Mile Oval

Men

Saturday March 23

Noosa Lions vs. Nambour Yandina, 5pm, Noosa Lions FC

Maroochydore FC vs. Baringa FC, 6pm, Maroochydore FC

Kawana FC vs. Caloundra FC, 6pm, Kawana Western Sports Precinct

Coolum FC vs. Gympie United, 6pm, Coolum Sports Complex

Round 4 Results

Women

Maroochydore FC 4 def Gympie United 2

Noosa Lions 4 def Beerwah Glasshouse 2

Woombye Snakes 1 def Nambour Yandina 0

Men

Buderim Wanderers 4 def Nambour Yandina 2

Baringa FC 2 def Kawana FC 1

Gympie United 0 def Noosa Lions 3

Woombye Snakes 12 def Coolum FC 0

Maroochydore FC vs. Coolum FC (postponed)

February Volunteer of the Month Winner

Beerwah Glasshouse United Lisa Milgate’s dedication to her role of club registrar is unparalleled, regularly going above and beyond to alleviate any potential administrative headaches for both players and staff.

Lisa has also played a crucial role in the growth of our club, with teams increasing by 15% and more than 50 new players joining the club.

Bailey McDonald heads the ball for St Albans. Picture: DSL Photography

Darling Downs

Rockville Rovers will welcome St Albans for a top four clash this Saturday in round 4 of the FQPL Darling Down Men’s competition.

The hosts, who currently sit in second after securing two wins from two this season, come into this match off the back of a 2-1 win over Willowburn FC thanks to goals from Elliott Barber and Ameer Sulaiman.

St Albans, meanwhile, fell to a 3-1 round 3 defeat at the hands of West Wanderers last Sunday and will be searching for their second win of 2024 having recorded a win, a loss and a draw in the opening rounds of the season.

Rockville Rovers vs. St Albans Saturday, March 23, 7.10pm Captain Cook Precinct – Captain Cook Oval 2

A Highfields derby awaits in Round 4 of the FQPL Darling Downs Women as Highfields Gold take on fellow club side Highfields Green for the first time this year.

The high-flying Highfields Green side currently sit in second after recording three wins from three in 2024, including a convincing 4-0 victory of Chinchilla Honeybears over the weekend.

Highfields Gold come into the clash following a tough 4-0 loss to USQ FC and will be keen to turn their results around as they chase their second win for the year.

Highfields Gold vs. Highfields Green Sunday, March 24, 3pm Highfields Sport Recreation Park

Sunshine Coast

Round three of the FQPL Northern provided another thrilling weekend of action, marked by some notable scorelines.

A standout performance in the women’s matches, Page Malau-Aduli’s double and Monika Anderson hat-trick helped MA Olympic to their win against Saints Eagles Souths.

Meanwhile, in the men’s division, Brothers Townsville secured their first win of the season against Estates FC, while Burdekin FC continued their impressive start with a convincing 3-0 victory over Townsville Warriors.

Round 3Results

Men

MA Olympic FC 2 – 1 Saints Eagles Souths

Townsville Warriors 0 – 3 Burdekin FC

Riverway JCU 6 – 0 Rebels FC

Brothers Townsville 3 – 0 Estates FC

Women

MA Olympic FC 9 – 0 Saints Eagles Souths

Brothers Townsville 4 – 1 Estates FC

Northern Round 4 Preview

Round 4 of the FQPL Northern season promises intense match-ups this weekend.

In the women’s division, a top-three clash between MA Olympic and Riverway JCU at Paradise Park is set to entertain fans.

MA Olympic, currently in fine form, aims to extend their winning streak against a tough opponent.

In the men’s competition, MA Olympic faces off against current ladder leaders Riverway JCU. Both teams remain unbeaten this season, setting the stage for an exciting battle to secure their third win.

Women

Saturday March 23

Estates FC v Burdekin FC, Victoria Park, 5pm

Riverway JCU v MA Olympic FC, Paradise Park, 6.30pm

Sunday, 24 March

Saints Eagles Souths v Brothers Townsville, Aitkenvale Park, 4pm

Men

Saturday March 23

Rebels FC v Townsville Warriors, Greenwood Park, 7pm

Estates FC v Burdekin FC, Victoria Park, 7pm

Riverway JCU v MA Olympic FC, Paradise Park, 8:30pm

Sunday March 24

Saints Eagles Souths v Brothers Townsville, Aitkenvale Park, 6pm 4 vs. 5