Belconnen United will once again meet Canberra Olympic in the National Premier League Women’s Grand Final this Saturday, as the two shades of blue meet in a tantalising contest at McKellar Park. This pairing have made up the last three Grand Finals in the capital, with Olympic winning the last three, a 3-0 win in…
GRAND FINAL MATCH OFFICIALS LOCKED IN
Capital Football is pleased to confirm the Match Official appointments ahead of the 2025 OPC NPL Grand Finals, and Capital Premier League Grand Finals. Full Appointments across the weekend’s Grand Final matches are as follows. OPC NPL Men’s First Grade CR: Nathan Shakespear AR1: Thomas Gellatly AR2: Joshua Eiser FO: Gareth Biggs OPC NPL…
FUTSAL REFEREE LEVEL 3 COURSE
Capital Football will be holding a Futsal Referee Level 3 Course through a number of sessions from late September – early November. The course open to participants aged 13 and older. There are three components to the course. Futsal Laws of the Game (free, self-paced and completed through Learning Centre) Futsal Referee Theory (instructor led,…
NPL GIRLS REVIEW: SEMI-FINALS WRAP
All the latest results and details from the National Premier League Girls Age Grade competitions as Grand Final places were up for grabs! NPL14 Canberra Croatia will play Belconnen United in the NPL14 Girls Grand Final after two matches that went the distance on semi-final day. Croatia showed their uncanny knack from the penalty spot,…
REVIEW: CPL SEMI FINALS: OLYMPIC THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL, ANU PREVAIL IN SHOOTOUT
Canberra Olympic are through to their maiden Capital Premier League Grand Final after defeating League Champions Belconnen United in the Qualifying Final on Saturday Afternoon at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval. It was a cagey opening to the match as both sides battled for control but neither were able to get a foothold. Belconnen had some early…
PREVIEW: OPC NPL WOMEN FINALS – GRAND FINAL QUALIFICATION ON THE LINE
Finals football has hit the capital in the National Premier League Women’s, kicking off with Belconnen United and Canberra Croatia looking to secure a Grand Final position when they contest the Qualification Final on Sunday at McKellar Park. The Blue Devils remain undefeated in 2025, winning every match throughout Charity Shield, Federation Cup and NPLW…
PREVIEW: OPC NPLM – SEMI FINALS SHOWDOWN FOR TOP FOUR
It’s finals time for the top four teams in the OPC NPL, and everything is on the line, as Canberra Croatia and Tigers FC meet for a spot in the Grand Final, while Monaro Panthers and Tuggeranong United clash to avoid elimination. Stryda Park, home to Monaro Panthers, is the venue for back-to-back knockout football,…
CLUB CHANGERS OF THE MONTH
Football is more than a game, it’s a powerful connector of people, cultures, and communities. Across Australia, clubs are embracing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) to ensure football is a sport where everyone belongs. Each month, Member Federations recognise a Club Changer of the Month: a club that demonstrates leadership in creating inclusive, welcoming environments…
CLUBCHANGER CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Nominate your club now for the 2025 Club of the Year Awards. Selection Criteria Club has a minimum of a valid 1 Star Club Changer status. Club has attended a Football Australia ‘Safeguarding for Community Clubs’ Webinar Club can supply evidence any of the following: – Achievement of objectives outlined in clubs action plan – Successful…
COMMUNITY SPORT GRANTS NOW OPEN
Last month, the ACT Government announced record funding available to Canberra community sporting organisations through the 2026 Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme. There is over $4 million in funding available for Canberra’s sports facilities and clubs, the scheme has two programs, the Community Sports Facilities Program and the Club Enhancement Program. Capital Football encourages our…


















