The division 2 and 3 draw has now been updated for the final 3 rounds.

Division 2 has split into 2 groups. Teams in each group will play one another once. There are trophies up for grabs in both groups, these will be awarded on your final standing on the points table. A quick glance at the table shows that almost everyone is in with a fighting chance to lift a tin cup!

The final 3 rounds for Division 3 teams have been drawn randomly. You may notice that Vatican City United are conspicuous by their absence… sadly we must bid VCU farewell as they graciously bow out of the competition after struggling with numbers all year.

Well, half of the round 7 fields are allocated as we’ve a few rescheduled matches due to holidays, events and flu (not the bacon flavoured thankfully). There are a lot of council owned fields closed but the weather outlook for the weekend is good. Please still check the website after 8am on Saturday morning to ensure matches are going ahead as planned.

The results from this weekends matches have been posted.

Just a reminder to team organisers to please get your results in by 5pm the day after match day. Any teams that miss the results deadline are automatically docked a CP.

The fields for this weekend have now been confirmed.

We have also amended the results from last week’s KCC v FGC as we’d incorrectly placed Korean Catholic Church as the victors. In fact, it was Full Gospel Church who won the match, with KCC getting a bonus point for the close finish.

Thanks to all who emailed to let us know of the error.

A lot can happen in two games – table leaders can fall from grace and the lower ranks can rise beyond expectations. This week we start with division 3, which by all accounts the teams are each holding their own. Sino United dominate at the top, scoring an impressive 6 goals every time they take to the field. Hot on their heels are Every Nation Victory who will be out to prove themselves when these two meet in a couple of weeks. The biggest surprise came in round 4 when Navs United drew 2-all with ENV securing their first points on the table.

Division 2 has been no less exciting. The Shirley Strikers, who have been struggling near the bottom of the table, schooled division leaders, Spreydon Ankle last week 6 goals to 4. Thus handing Spreydon their first defeat of the season. Ox-E-Gen and KCC now take honours at the top of the table, but Oxford have the edge having put 11 of the best at the back of the Vatican City Rovers net. Spare a thought too for The Faith Warriors; struggling in the second division since their relegation from div 1. The Warriors scored their first win this week seeing down Christchurch North 3-1.

Nearly all teams in the first division still have a shot at winning the championship. Hornby Firsts hold onto a small 2 point lead their opponents. Both the West Coast Riders and last year’s champions, South City Firsts, can make this up with a win. Powerhouse are also sticking close with only 4 points between them and the tin cup. G-Force, who put on a good performance at the start of the season are realing from 3 consecutive loses. But the biggest achievement of recent weeks must go to Ilam Cherubs for their round 4 draw with the league leaders, Hornby United.

A couple of fields are still awaiting allocation for this weekend. Please check back Thursday for an update. Also a reminder to organisers to please let us know if you’ve postponed a match at least 48hrs before kick off to ensure the update reaches the website. Thanks to all, stay warm, stay healthy and stay H1N1 free.

The results from this weekend’s matches have now been posted.

There are a few catch up games rescheduled over the next 3 weeks, please check the draw to see your field allocation. Any teams scheduling a practice will need to give priority to the catch up games.

Thanks and enjoy the long weekend!

Due to the rubbish weather the council have opted to close all sports grounds for the weekend. Both of tomorrow’s games will be rescheduled. Stay warm and dry, and don’t park under any trees tonight!

The last 2 rounds have proven to us just how diverse each division is. Anyone in the 1st can still take the trophy with all teams on the points board. Hornby Firsts lead by just two points, but a win for Powerhouse this weekend will put them ahead. Only the Cherubs are still in need of a win – a daunting task for them up against HUF in Round 4.

Division 2 is split both ways with two teams undefeated at the top and two eagerly waiting for their first win at the bottom. In between them are the 4 teams playing their inaugral season in the second division. With 2 trophies up for grabs at the end of the season everyone still has a chance to lift a tin cup.

The third division closely mirrors last years set up with a new team breaking away from the pack with back to back wins for Sino United. Every Nation Victory are close behind with a game in hand and it’s a sure thing that they won’t want to finish second again this year. Hornby Seconds are enjoy a successful start to 2009 with 2 convincing wins but we should spare a thought for the Navs who had to wait 6 weeks for their first goal!

Thanks to everyone for keeping up such a positive, competitive spirit on the field. Best of luck to the teams playing this weekend. Wrap up warm – it’s not looking like it’ll be a dry weekend!

All fields have now been updated for tomorrows matches. Please accept our apologies for the delay, a number of factors held up the update from Mainland Soccer. Best of luck to all this weekend.

The results for Round 2 are now live. Overall it looks like it was a bit of a niggly weekend with some complaints about attitudes towards other players and referees. Let’s all remember, we’re playing in a competitive physical competition. There will be times when emotions are high. It’s what we do in those moments that count. If you need to vent, there’s no need to take it out on the opposition or have a blast at the referee… try to focus on playing good football. Failing that, take a sub and walk it off. Let’s all live out our call as Christians by setting a good example.