In 2020 Capital Football recognised Paul Davison as a Life Member. Unfortunately, due to the COVID pandemic we have been unable to officially present Paul with his award and tell his story to the football community. Thanks to the UC Stars FC we are now able to rectify that. In 1981, Paul started playing football…
KONSTANTINOU ELECTED NEW CAPITAL FOOTBALL CHAIR
Angelo Konstantinou has been elected as the new Chair of the Capital Football Board following the 62nd Annual General Meeting held at the Hellenic Club in the City on Thursday 26 May. Konstantinou succeeds outgoing Chair Fran Sankey, who remains on the Capital Football Board, alongside newly elected Gary Vandeburgt and current Directors Justin Webb…
PREVIEW: KNIGHTS AND WANDERERS MEET IN CUP REMATCH
There’s a repeat of the Australia Cup Qualifying Semi-Final to kick-start our weekend action as Round 8 of the Men’s NPL begins with O’Connor Knights hosting West Canberra Wanderers at O’Connor Enclosed. The Cup match was an absolute epic with the Knights securing extra-time in the 95th minute of a 3-3 raw only to be…
PREVIEW: ALL TO PLAY FOR IN SECOND SET OF WNPL FIXTURES
It’s payback time in NPLW, with the start of the 2nd leg of games this weekend. How long will Canberra Croatia and Canberra Olympic remain undefeated? Round 8 will kick-off at McKellar, where Belconnen United and Tuggeranong United meet on Saturday. The Blue Devils suffered a surprise defeat at Melrose last weekend against a well-organized,…
FEATURE: GUNNERS SET SIGHTS ON TOP FOUR
Although Gungahlin United FC are not currently on their ideal ladder positioning in the 2022 Women’s NPL season, coach Pat Mills believes his team has what it takes to reach the top four and have a shot at finals. After facing the top two teams consecutively and coming away with a 2-2 draw to Canberra…
TSP: Capital Football Elite Game at Deakin This Week
Capital Football are hosting the first FA Elite Match for Boys (2005) on Wednesday 25th May at Deakin Stadium with action commencing at 16.30. The Elite matches for boys align with plans for multiple capture points across more age groups, to give more talented players the chance to shine and be identified while they experience more high-level match minutes.…
EOI: Girls TSP July Talent ID Tournament
Capital Football will be hosting a Girls Talent Support Program Tournament in July this year. This tournament will be a one-day event at AIS Grass Fields in Bruce, ACT. With such a successful tournament in Sydney and Capital Football’s ongoing commitment to providing opportunities for talented players as a part of the ongoing talent identification…
Capital Chemist Volunteer of the Month is Back!
It’s time to recognise our incredible volunteer workforce amongst our community with the return of the Capital Chemist Volunteer of the Month. Capital Chemist has again joined forces with Capital Football to recognise club volunteers for their contribution to football in the ACT and surrounding region. Each month, members of the football community can nominate…
REVIEW: WANDERERS BACK IN WINNERS CIRCLE
West Canberra Wanderers brilliantly resisted a late surge from Belconnen United to post the standout result of Round 7 as the Women’s NPL reached the one-third stage of the season. It took the hosts fifteen minutes to slip into gear and striker Hattie Cram was involved in both goals. She first took advantage of a…
REVIEW: MAGNIFICENT SEVEN FOR MIGHTY BLUE DEVILS
Belconnen United finally found their scoring touch and, in some style, as they routed O’Connor Knights 7-1 at McKellar Park with strike partnership Maxx Green and Luke Vallone netting a brace apiece. The result completed a miserable week for the Knights who lost the Croatian derby to a stoppage time goal, saw their Australia Cup…