Round 3 saw two games washed out due to wet weather as Revesby Workers beat the undefeated Bankstown Sports Stars to claim the top of the ladder following the first three rounds.
Our Match of the Round for round 4 sees Panania Diggers and St Christopher’s match-up in a clash that promises to be tight as both teams search for their first points of the season.
Match of the Round: Panania Diggers vs St Christopher’s, Sunday 4th May 3:30pm @ Allum Park
These two teams did not meet last season.
After a challenging start to the season for both sides, Panania Diggers and St Christopher’s FC will be determined to claim their first points of the campaign as they go head-to-head this weekend in a crucial early-season clash.
Currently sitting in 6th place, Panania Diggers have faced a tough opening draw, coming up against two of the competition’s strongest teams in East Bankstown FC and Bankstown Sports Stars. While both matches ended in defeat, there’s a growing sense of optimism within the Panania camp that this weekend presents their best chance yet to turn things around and open their points tally for the season.
Though yet to score a goal in the first two rounds, Panania have shown in recent seasons that they are more than capable of finding the net. In 2024, attackers Jeanette Yammine and Antoniette Yammine combined for six goals, and their contributions will be key once again as Panania look to break their scoring drought and make an impact in the final third.
Playing well after two straight losses is never easy, but Panania’s path to victory this weekend may lie in the leadership of their experienced captain, Hannah Lombe. With a mix of youth and experience in the squad, Lombe’s ability to guide and inspire her teammates will be vital if the Diggers are to secure a positive result.
Meanwhile, 5th placed St Christopher’s FC also remain without a point, though their performances suggest there are positives to build on. A tough opening round saw them fall to a heavy defeat against reigning champions Revesby Workers, but they showed resilience and improvement in Round 2, narrowly losing 1-0 to 2024 runners-up Central Sydney Wolves in a tightly contested match where they pushed hard for a late equaliser.
Despite back-to-back losses, St Christopher’s have shown encouraging signs in their first season since being promoted to AAL1. Their performance against Revesby Workers this year was a major step forward from the 17-0 loss they suffered to the same side back in 2022, while their strong showing against last year’s Grand Finalists indicates they are adjusting well to the level of competition. With confidence growing, they will be eager to break through and record their first win of the season this Saturday.
While their defence showed improvement in Round 2, the next challenge for St Christopher’s will be finding the back of the net in Round 4. They scored 38 goals during their 2024 campaign, and will be looking to key attacking threats like Rachel White and Taylah Parmeter to spark their offence and end their current goalless streak this weekend.
With Panania Diggers and St Christopher’s FC the only two teams yet to register a point in the competition, expect both sides to approach this clash with urgency and intensity. By the end of the weekend, one team could finally celebrate their first breakthrough—while the other may find themselves as the only side still searching for their first result after four rounds of play.
