2025 Mainland Football Leagues

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The 2025 Mainland Football Leagues was the 26th season of football in the Mainland Football federation. There were four main men's leagues and four main women's leagues. The main men's leagues were Southern League, Canterbury Premiership League, Nelson Bays Premiership League, and Canterbury Championship League, respectively tier 2, 3, 3 and 4 among New Zealand men's league system. The main women's leagues were South Island League, Canterbury Women's Premiership League, Nelson Bays Women's Premiership League, and Canterbury Women's Championship League, respectively tier 2, 3, 3 and 4 among New Zealand women's league system.

Season2025
Dates28 March - 4 October
Champions
Hurley Shield (Men)
Hawkey Shield (Women)
MacFarlane Cup (Men)
MacFarlane Cup (Women)Team
Coastal Spirit
Cashmere Technical
Christchurch United
Cashmere Technical
Canterbury Men's Premiership (1)
Canterbury Men's Championship (2)
Nelson Bays Men's Premiership (3)Christchurch United U20 Reserves (1)
Selwyn United Turkeys (2)
FC Nelson (3)
Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Mainland Football Leagues
Season2025
Dates28 March - 4 October
Champions
Hurley Shield (Men)
Hawkey Shield (Women)
MacFarlane Cup (Men)
MacFarlane Cup (Women)		Team
Coastal Spirit
Cashmere Technical
Christchurch United
Cashmere Technical
Canterbury Men's Premiership (1)
Canterbury Men's Championship (2)
Nelson Bays Men's Premiership (3)		Christchurch United U20 Reserves (1)
Selwyn United Turkeys (2)
FC Nelson (3)
Canterbury Women's Premiership (1)
Canterbury Women's Championship (2)
Nelson Bays Women's Premiership (3)		Selwyn United (1)
University of Canterbury 3rd Maroon (2)
Richmond Athletic (3)
English Cup (1)
Reta Fitzpatrick Cup (2)
Whero Cup (3)
Mawhero Cup (4)		Cashmere Technical (1)
Cashmere Technical (2)
Ferrymead Bays U20 Reserves (3)
University of Canterbury 3rd Maroon (4)
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Number beside teams means what league the won, not how many times they have won it.
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Along with the main football leagues, there were two main regional knockout cups and charity cups. The main knockout cups were English Cup for all men's teams and Reta Fitzpatrick Cup for all women's teams, with generally only first teams participate. The main Canterbury men's charity cup is the Whero Cup for Canterbury Men's Championship League and Men's Division 1 as well as the reserve teams from Canterbury Men's Premiership League. The Canterbury women's charity cup is the Māwhero Cup for all Canterbury Championship League, Division 1 and Sunday League teams.

In the men's Southern League, all seven Canterbury teams were eligible to participate in the Hurley Shield, a challenge shield that has been running since 2007. In the women's South Island League, all five Canterbury teams were eligible to participate in the Hawkey Shield, that has been running since 2014.

All four of the Canterbury Premiership and Championship leagues were sponsored by New World, while both the Nelson Bays Men's and Women's Premiership leagues were sponsored by Nelson Pines. Both Canterbury challenge shields were sponsored by R&B Build.

Men's competitions

Southern League

Main article: 2025 New Zealand National League § 2025 Southern League

The Southern League sits above the Canterbury Premiership and Nelson Bays Premiership from the Mainland Region and the Southern Premier League of the Southern Region. The league is run by New Zealand Football as part of the New Zealand National League, and is overseen by Mainland Football and Southern Football alongside New Zealand Football.

The 2025 Southern League is the fourth season of a full 10 team league, and the fifth season overall. Ten teams will compete in the league – nine teams from the previous season plus a promoted team. The promoted team from the previous season is Wanaka, who were the 2024 Southern Premier League runners-up.

Wanaka won the Southern League Playoff series 9–4 on aggregate over Waimakariri United.[1] 2025 is Wanaka's first season in the Southern League.[2] They replaced FC Twenty 11, who finished last in the previous season. FC Twenty 11 spent two seasons in the league, finishing tenth in both seasons.

Southern League table

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More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Coastal Spirit (C) 18 14 0 4 56 21 +35 42 Winner of Southern League and qualification to National League Championship
2 Christchurch United 18 12 4 2 66 13 +53 40 Qualification to National League Championship
3 Cashmere Technical 18 12 3 3 59 29 +30 39
4 Nelson Suburbs 18 9 3 6 42 27 +15 30
5 Nomads United 18 8 4 6 44 35 +9 28
6 Ferrymead Bays 18 8 4 6 33 32 +1 28
7 Dunedin City Royals 18 7 5 6 39 31 +8 26
8 Wānaka 18 5 0 13 23 58 −35 15
9 University of Canterbury (R) 18 1 2 15 20 78 −58 5 Relegated to Canterbury Premiership[a]
10 Selwyn United 18 0 3 15 20 78 −58 3
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Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[3]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated

Southern League play-off series

The final of the Southern League play-off series will be a two-legged match that take place between the Mainland Football nominated club and Southern Football nominated club. Mainland Football will also have a two-legged play-off match between Nelson Bays Premiership League nominated club and Canterbury Premiership League nominated club. FC Nelson came first in the 2025 Nelson Bays Men's Premiership League. Halswell United came second in the 2025 Canterbury Men's Premiership League, with champions Christchurch United U20 Reserves ineligible to participate. The winner of this play-off will face the Southern Football nominated club, Northern. Northern came first in the 2025 Southern Premiership League. None of the clubs in the play-off series have previously participated in the Southern League with FC Nelson the only to have reached the Mainland Football Playoff Series play-off stage twice, losing to University of Canterbury in the 2023 play-off series and Waimakariri United in the 2024 play-off series.

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More information Team 1, Agg. Tooltip Aggregate score ...
Team 1Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Halswell United (C)5–4FC Nelson (N)3–12–3
Halswell United (C)1–7Northern (S)1–40–3
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Matches – Mainland Football Playoff Series
13 September Leg 1 Halswell United 3–1 FC Nelson Halswell, Christchurch
12:00
  • Ede 9'
  • Young 61'
  • Sheikh Yellow card 80'
  • Rowe Yellow card 90+1'
  • Hughes 90+4'
 Report
  • Guttmann 67' (o.g.)
 Stadium: Halswell Domain
Referee: Michael Killick
20 September Leg 2 FC Nelson 3–2 Halswell United The Wood, Nelson
12:00
  • Lian 36'
  • Pan 65', 80'
  • Johnston Yellow card 66'
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  • Clarke 14'
  • Ede 31'
  • Guttmann Yellow card 50'
  • Coughlan Yellow card 68'
 Stadium: Guppy Park
Referee: Andrey Valenga Guimaraes
Matches – Southern League Playoff Series
27 September Leg 1 Halswell United 1–4 Northern Halswell, Christchurch
12:00
  • Coughlan Yellow card 20'
  • Ede Yellow card 21'
  • O’Connell 61'
  • Jordan Yellow card 80'
  • Rowe Yellow card 90'
 Report
  • Cosgrove 3', 48'
  • Peters 8' (o.g.)
  • Hibbert 36'
  • Willams Yellow card 47'
  • Fraser Yellow card 73'
 Stadium: Halswell Domain
Referee: Ralph Clink
4 October Leg 2 Northern 3–0 Halswell United Dunedin North, Dunedin
12:00
  • Hibbert 23', 55'
  • Rowe 59' (o.g.)
  • Jordan Yellow card 65'
  • Dale Yellow card 90+3'
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  • Peters Yellow card 58'
 Stadium: Football Turf
Referee: Jan-Hendrik Kuepper

Hurley Shield

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Hurley Shield
Season2025
Dates24 April - 31 August
ChampionsCoastal Spirit
Matches7
Goals24 (3.43 per match)
Biggest home winChristchurch United
10–0
University of Canterbury
Biggest away winChristchurch United
0–2
Coastal Spirit
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The Hurley Shield is a Challenge Shield, where only teams from Christchurch challenge for the shield. It is only up for challenge when the current holders plays a league home game, cups competitions are not challenge games. The challenging team need to win against the current holders in order for the shield to change hands; if the match is a draw, the current holders retain the shield.

The Hurley Shield holders are Coastal Spirit, who defeated Christchurch United this season 0–2 in round 17 to claim the shield. They have defended the shield once since retaining it, and it was against University of Canterbury.[4]

Christchurch United before they lost the shield, they have had five successful defense this season against; University of Canterbury,[5] Cashmere Technical,[6] Nomads United, Ferrymead Bays[7] and Selwyn United.

Hurley Shield Matches
Match 1
24 April Round 5 Christchurch United 10–0University of CanterburySpreydon
19:00
  • Graham 8'
  • Cambell 13' (o.g.)
  • Rogerson 15'
  • Stevens 21'
  • Wilkinson 24', 53'
  • Osawa Yellow card 45+2'
  • Meyn 70', 87'
  • Borella 76'
  • Tollervey Yellow card 81' 85'
 Report Stadium: United Sports Centre
Referee: Michael Love
Match 2
16 May Round 7 Christchurch United 2–0Cashmere TechnicalSpreydon
19:00
  • Meyn 15'
  • Beale Yellow card 29'
  • Godden 49' Yellow card 57'
  • Graham Yellow card 64'
  • Stevens Yellow card 78'
  • Wilkinson Yellow card 80'
 Report
  • Angus Yellow card 58'
  • Schwarz Yellow card 86'
  • Matthysen Yellow card 90+3'
 Stadium: United Sports Centre
Referee: Ben O'Connell
Match 3
20 June Round 10 Christchurch United 1–1Nomads UnitedSpreydon
19:00
  • Tollervey Yellow card 37'
  • Rogerson Yellow card 86'
  • Stroud Yellow card 88' Yellow-red card 88'
  • Graham Yellow card 90' 90+2'
 Report
  • Holland Yellow card 42'
  • Holden 69'
 Stadium: United Sports Centre
Referee: Ralph Clink
Match 4
11 July Round 12 Christchurch United 1–0Ferrymead BaysSpreydon
19:00
  • Stroud 69'
  • Meyn Yellow card 90'
 Report
  • Pritchard Yellow card 90+3'
 Stadium: United Sports Centre
Referee: Ralph Clink
Match 5
18 July Round 13 Christchurch United 4–1Selwyn UnitedSpreydon
19:00
  • Tollervey 32', 63'
  • Osawa 34'
  • Pradhan Yellow card 79'
  • Rogerson 85'
 Report
  • Carrodus Yellow card 89'
  • Barrett 90+1'
 Stadium: United Sports Centre
Referee: Caleb Downes
Match 6
22 August Round 17Christchurch United0–2 Coastal Spirit Spreydon
19:00
  • Grover Yellow card 35'
  • Beale Yellow card 47'
  • Stroud Yellow card 72' Red card 80'
  • Tollervey Yellow card 90+6'
  • Godden Yellow card 90+7'
 Report
  • Hoole Yellow card 63'
  • Cotter Yellow card 67' 82'
  • Ichimura 73'
  • Braman Yellow card 81'
 Stadium: United Sports Centre
Referee: Ralph Clink
Match 7
31 August Round 18 Coastal Spirit 2–0University of CanterburyLinwood
11:30
  • Cotter 45+3'
  • Chrétien 71'
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  • Campbell Yellow card 79'
  • Bayly Yellow card 82'
 Stadium: Tāne Norton Park
Referee: Michael Killick

Canterbury Men's Premiership League

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Canterbury Men's Premiership League
Season2025
Dates28 March - 6 September
ChampionsChristchurch United U20 Reserves
RelegatedFC Twenty 11
University of Canterbury U20 Reserves
Matches110
Goals490 (4.45 per match)
Top goalscorerDanny Loney (15 goals)
Biggest home winNomads United U20 10–1 University Of Canterbury U20 (5 July)
Christchurch United U20 9–0 FC Twenty 11 (5 April)
Western 9–0 FC Twenty 11 (18 April)
Biggest away winWestern 1–8 Christchurch United U20 (17 May)
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The 2025 Canterbury Men's Premiership League was the 4th season of premiership football, since the restructure of the leagues. The League started on 28 March and finished on 6 September, with the competition being a double round robin. Each team can field a maximum of five foreign players as well as one additional foreign player who has Oceania Football Confederation nationality. Temporary Dismissals will be in use for when a player commits a cautionable offence that is relevant to dissent and the length of the dismissal is 10 minutes starting from when play restarts.[8]

At the end of season, the highest ranked first team will be nominated to play in a Mainland Football Federation Playoff, two-leg home and away series, against the highest ranked nominated first team from Nelson Bays Men's Premiership.[9] This is to get the team that will compete against the highest ranked nominated first team from Southern Premiership League in the Southern League Playoff, two-leg home and away series.[10] The winner of Southern League Playoff Series will be promoted to Southern League, assuming they will have the correct club licensing before the season starts.[10][11][12]

Men's Premiership teams and personnel

Eleven teams are competing in the league – nine teams from the previous season, one team promoted from the Canterbury Men's Championship League and one team relegated from the Southern League. The promoted team is University of Canterbury U20 Reserves, this is their first season in the league. The relegated team is FC Twenty 11, this is their second season in the league after winning the league in 2022.

More information Team, Home ground ...
TeamHome groundLocationManagerCaptain2024 season[13]
Burwood AFC Clare Park Burwood Darren Clements[14] Elijah Austen 2nd
Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves Garrick Memorial Park Woolston Jay Blake Ewan Hyndman 3rd
Christchurch United U20 Reserves United Sports Centre Spreydon United States Paul Holocher[15] Harry Huxford 7th
FC Twenty 11 Avonhead Park Avonhead New Zealand Simon Darby (joint)[16]
New Zealand Marius Moeser (joint)[16]		 Mustafa Rafyee 10th in Southern League
(relegated)
Ferrymead Bays U20 Reserves Ferrymead Park Ferrymead New Zealand Robert Barraclough[17] Oliver McCosh 8th
Halswell United Halswell Domain Halswell New Zealand Ollie Hawkins[18] Conor Clarke 4th
Nomads United Reserves Tulett Park Casebrook New Zealand Atticus Jones[19] Hamish Gillett 5th
Selwyn United U20 Reserves Foster Park Rolleston John Morgan[20] Josiah Clark 6th
University of Canterbury U20 Reserves English Park St Albans New Zealand Joshua Dray Stuart Campbell 1st in Championship
(promoted)
Waimakariri United Kendal Park Kaiapoi South Korea Jae Youn Lee[21] Bailey McCleary 1st
Western AFC Walter Park Mairehau James Small[22] Chris Boomer 9th
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Men's Premiership Managerial changes
More information Team, Outgoing manager ...
TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in the tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Cashmere Technical U20 ReservesEngland Adam KeizerMutual Consent31 August 2024Pre-seasonJay Blake29 March 2025
FC Twenty 11Uruguay Ricardo FelittiSigned by University of Canterbury1 September 2024New Zealand Simon Darby (joint)[16]
New Zealand Marius Moeser (joint)[16]		6 December 2024
Waimakariri UnitedNew Zealand Harry Trethowan[23]Stepped down19 February 2025South KoreaJae Youn Lee[21]27 February 2025
University of Canterbury U20 ReservesNew Zealand Ben Ellis[24]Stepped DownBefore 29 March 2025New Zealand Joshua Dray29 March 2025
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Men's Premiership table

More information Pos, Team ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Christchurch United U20 Reserves[A] 20 13 3 4 68 26 +42 42 Winners of Canterbury Premiership
2 Halswell United 20 12 5 3 52 29 +23 41 Possible qualification to Southern League play-offs[B]
3 Ferrymead Bays U20 Reserves[A] 20 12 4 4 52 38 +14 40
4 Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves[A] 20 11 4 5 48 27 +21 37
5 Waimakariri United 20 10 3 7 55 47 +8 33
6 Nomads United U20 Reserves[A] 20 7 5 8 56 40 +16 26
7 Western 20 7 4 9 44 53 −9 25
8 Selwyn United U20 Reserves[A] 20 7 1 12 40 49 −9 22
9 Burwood 20 7 1 12 30 48 −18 22
10 University of Canterbury U20 Reserves[A] (R) 20 4 3 13 25 56 −31 15 Relegation to Canterbury Men's Championship League
11 FC Twenty 11 (R) 20 2 3 15 23 80 −57 9
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Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[25]
(R) Relegated

Men's Premiership results table

More information Home \ Away, BUR ...
Home \ Away BUR CTR CUR FCT FBR HWU NUR SUR UCR WAI WES
Burwood 1–0 1–4 5–2 2–3 1–2 1–5 3–0 1–6 0–2 2–2
Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves 4–1 1–0 5–0 3–0 4–4 2–1 1–2 4–0 4–1 3–0
Christchurch United U20 Reserves 5–0 1–1 9–0 2–2 3–2 3–3 3–2 4–0 2–1 5–1
FC Twenty 11 1–3 3–4 0–4 1–4 0–6 1–3 2–2 6–1 1–1 0–1
Ferrymead Bays U20 Reserves 1–4 2–1 3–2 3–0 2–2 3–2 4–1 3–1 4–1 6–3
Halswell United 1–0 3–1 3–0 3–2 2–1 6–2 3–1 0–0 3–4 2–2
Nomads United U20 Reserves 0–2 2–2 1–2 2–2 3–4 1–1 0–1 10–1 6–2 4–3
Selwyn United U20 Reserves 0–1 2–4 2–1 8–0 1–3 3–4 1–4 1–4 5–3 4–2
University of Canterbury U20 Reserves 3–0 0–0 0–6 1–2 1–1 1–2 0–4 0–2 0–1 3–1
Waimakariri United 5–2 4–2 2–4 6–0 4–1 0–3 2–2 4–1 4–2 5–2
Western 2–1 0–2 1–8 9–0 2–2 1–0 2–1 3–1 4–1 3–3
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Source: Mainland Football
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Men's Premiership scoring

Men's Premiership top scorers
More information Rank, Player ...
RankPlayerClubGoals[26]
1 Danny Loney Waimakariri United 15
2 Luka Fields Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves 13
Tinashe Masiuakurima Christchurch United U20 Reserves
4 Jakaya Anink Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves 12
Conor Clarke Halswell United
Benjamin Worrall Nomads United U20 Reserves
7 Connor Brandon Western 11
Daniel Ede Halswell United
9 Luke Barrett Selwyn United U20 Reserves 9
Zack Killick Nomads United U20 Reserves
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Men's Premiership hat-tricks
More information Round, Player ...
RoundPlayerForAgainstHome/AwayResultDate
2[27]Conor ClarkeHalswell UnitedCashmere Technical U20 ReservesAway4–45 April 2025
3[28]Selwyn United U20 ReservesHome3–112 April 2025
4[29]Daniel SteffertWesternFC Twenty 11Home9–018 April 2025
6[30]Jakaya AninkCashmere Technical U20 ReservesFC Twenty 11Home5–017 May 2025
13[31][32]Danny LoneyWaimakariri UnitedWesternHome5–24 July 2025
Benjamin WorrallNomads United U20 ReservesUniversity of Canterbury U20 ReservesHome10–15 July 2025
14[33]Daniel EdeHalswell UnitedSelwyn United U20 ReservesAway3–412 July 2025
17[34]George SuterWaimakariri UnitedBurwoodHome5–22 August 2025
18[35]Parker BradfordWesternUniversity of Canterbury U20 ReservesHome4–19 August 2025
20[36]Benjamin WorrallNomads United U20 ReservesSelwyn United U20 ReservesAway1–423 August 2025
21[37]Danny LoneyWaimakariri UnitedUniversity of Canterbury U20 ReservesHome4–230 August 2025
22[38]Luke BarrettSelwyn United U20 ReservesFC Twenty 11Home8–06 September 2025
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Men's Premiership own goals
More information Round, Player ...
RoundPlayerClubH/ATimeGoalResultOpponentDate
3[39] Matheus Freure de AndradeNomads United U20 ReservesHome20'1–14–3Western12 April 2025
4[40] Callum MooresFerrymead Bays U20 ReservesAway16'1–01–1University of Canterbury U20 Reserves18 April 2025
6[41] Rico PradhanChristchurch United U20 ReservesAway12'1–13–2Ferrymead Bays U20 Reserves14 May 2025
11[42] Adam HarrisonWaimakariri UnitedAway21'1–12–1Christchurch United U20 Reserves20 June 2025
22[43][44] Luke PritchardFerrymead Bays U20 ReservesAway16'1–03–4Nomads United U20 Reserves6 September 2025
Liam van den Bosch87'3–3
Wiari RusbridgeWesternAway30'1–02–2Halswell United
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Canterbury Men's Championship League

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Canterbury Men's Championship League
Season2025
Dates5 April - 13 September
ChampionsSelwyn United Turkeys
RelegatedWaimakariri United Reserves
Oxford (withdrew)
Matches90
Goals424 (4.71 per match)
Biggest home winFerrymead Bays Keen Lads 15–1 FC Twenty 11 Reserves (17 May)
Biggest away winFC Twenty 11 Reserves 0–10 Ferrymead Bays Keen Lads (6 September)
Highest scoringFerrymead Bays Keen Lads 15–1 FC Twenty 11 Reserves (17 May)
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The 2025 Canterbury Men's Championship League was the 9th season of championship football, 3rd since the restructure of the leagues. The League started on 5 April and finished on 13 September, with league format being a double round robin.[45]

Temporary Dismissals will be in use, when an official referee has been appointed, for when a player commits a cautionable offence that is relevant to dissent and the length of the dismissal is 10 minutes starting from when play restarts. For when an official referee hasn't been appointed, they will be known as Sin Bins. A sin bin is the same as a temporary dismissals, but another player is allowed to be subbed on to bring the team back to 11 players. After 10 minutes, the player is allowed to be used again.[46][47]

The competition allows for each team to have a match day squad of 18 players, 11 starting and 7 substitutes. It also allows for each team to make unlimited substitutions from the 7 substitutes.[46][47]

Men's Championship teams and personnel

Ten teams are competing in the league – eight teams from the previous season, one promoted team and one relegated team. The team promoted is from Canterbury Division 1 and is Oxford, this its their first season in the league. The team relegated is from the Premiership League is Parklands United, this is their first season in the league since the restructure.

More information Team, Home ground ...
TeamHome groundLocationManagerCaptain2024 season
Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves Garrick Memorial Park Woolston New Zealand Liam Collins Fergus West 5th
Coastal Spirit U20 Reserves Linfield Park Bromley Lee Robinson[48] Lincoln Huddy 9th
FC Twenty 11 Reserves Avonhead Park Avonhead Boyd Kedzlie Omar Ghoudan 8th
Ferrymead Bays Keen Lads Ferrymead Park Ferrymead Antony Lawson[17] Ben Loader 3rd
Halswell United Reserves Halswell Domain Halswell Patrick Rouss[49] Joseph Barrett 6th
Oxford Persons Park Oxford New Zealand Jeroen Dunnink[50] Sergio Cuevas 1st in Division 1 (Promoted)
Parklands United Parklands Reserve Parklands Hamish Parker Lewis Miller 10th in Premiership (Relegated)
Selwyn United Turkeys Foster Park Rolleston Michael Hadfield (joint)
Lee Hinton (joint)		 Sam Bourke 2nd
University of Canterbury 3rd XI Ilam Field Ilam Patrick Morris[24] Liam Sluiter 4th
Waimakariri United Reserves Kendal Park Kaiapoi Matt McDowell[51] Zachary de Bono 7th
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Men's Championship Managerial changes
More information Team, Outgoing manager ...
TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in the tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Coastal Spirit U20 ReservesNew Zealand John ReynoldsStepped down17 August 2024Pre-seasonLee Robinson[48]23 December 2024
Waimakariri United ReservesMark ReidStepped down17 August 2024Matt McDowell[51]Before 19 March 2025
FC Twenty 11 ReservesNew Zealand Joshua DraySigned by University of Canterbury U20 ReservesBefore 29 March 2025Boyd Kedzlie5 April 2025
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Men's Championship table

More information Pos, Team ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or relegation
1 Selwyn United Turkeys[C] 18 15 3 0 62 25 +37 48 Winners of Canterbury Championship
2 Ferrymead Bays Keen Lads[C] 18 14 0 4 64 15 +49 42
3 Coastal Spirit U20 Reserves 18 11 4 3 55 26 +29 37
4 Parklands United 18 10 0 8 53 41 +12 30
5 University of Canterbury 3rd XI[C] 18 9 3 6 37 30 +7 30
6 Oxford (W) 18 7 1 10 30 36 −6 22 Withdrew from 2026 season, placed in Senior Men's Division 9
7 Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves[C] 18 6 3 9 39 40 −1 21
8 Halswell United Reserves[C] 18 6 2 10 33 35 −2 20
9 FC Twenty 11 Reserves[C] 18 3 0 15 30 96 −66 9
10 Waimakariri United Reserves[C] (R) 18 1 0 17 21 80 −59 3 Relegation to Canterbury Division 1
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Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; All teams declared winners[25][45]
(R) Relegated; (W) Withdrew
  • Coastal Spirit U20 Reserves won 3–0 in Round 8, but fielded an ineligible player.[D] Result overturned to a 3–0 win for Halswell United Reserves.[52]

Men's Championship results table

More information Home \ Away, CTR ...
Home \ Away CTR CSR FCR FKL HUR OXF PLU SUT UC3 WUR
Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves 3–5 6–0 2–4 1–1 1–2 3–2 3–3 2–2 4–0
Coastal Spirit U20 Reserves 3–1 3–0 1–2 1–1 2–1 5–0 1–1 1–1 6–2
FC Twenty 11 Reserves 5–4 1–8 0–10 0–3 0–3 4–6 0–4 1–4 5–3
Ferrymead Bays Keen Lads 2–0 3–0 15–1 4–0 2–0 2–1 2–3 1–4 8–0
Halswell United Reserves 3–1 3–0* 2–3 1–2 2–3 1–5 2–3 1–2 3–0
Oxford 0–3 2–3 3–1 1–0 0–2 0–4 1–4 1–2 7–2
Parklands United 5–2 1–5 7–2 1–3 3–2 3–1 2–3 3–1 4–0
Selwyn United Turkeys 2–0 3–3 6–2 2–1 3–2 2–1 2–1 4–2 11–0
University of Canterbury 3rd XI 0–1 1–2 6–3 2–1 3–1 1–1 1–0 1–4 4–1
Waimakariri United Reserves 1–2 0–6 3–2 0–1 1–3 2–3 4–5 1–2 1–4
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Source: Mainland Football
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Nelson Bays Men's Premiership League

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Nelson Bays Men's Premiership League
Season2025
Dates12 April - 2 August
ChampionsFC Nelson
RelegatedNelson Suburbs U18
Matches42
Goals217 (5.17 per match)
Biggest home winFC Nelson 13–0 Nelson Suburbs U18 (10 June)
Biggest away winNelson Suburbs U18 0–7 FC Nelson (14 June)
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The Leagues started on 12 April and finished on 2 August, with the competition being a double round robin.

At the end of season, the highest ranked nominated first team will be nominated to play in a Mainland Football Federation Playoff, two-leg home and away series, against the highest ranked first team from Canterbury Men's Premiership.[9] This is to get the team that will compete against the highest ranked nominated team from Southern Premiership League in the Southern League Playoff, two-leg home and away series.[10] The winner of Southern League Playoff Series will be promoted to Southern League, assuming they will have the correct club licensing before the season starts.[10][11][12]

Nelson Men's Premiership teams and personnel

Seven teams are competing in the league – six teams from the previous season plus one new entry. The new entry team is Nelson Suburbs U18. They replace Golden Bay and Motueka.

More information Team, Location ...
TeamLocationHome ground2024 season[13]
FC Nelson The Wood Guppy Park 3rd
FC Nelson Karenni Nelson South Victory Square 4th
Nelson Suburbs Reserves Stoke Saxton Fields 3th
Nelson Suburbs U18 New entry
Rangers Redwoodtown A & P Park 1st
Richmond Athletic Richmond Jubilee Park 6th
Tahuna Tāhunanui Tāhunanui 7th
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Nelson Men's Premiership table

More information Pos, Team ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Nelson (C) 12 10 1 1 49 11 +38 31 Qualification to Southern League play-offs
2 Rangers 12 10 0 2 54 12 +42 30
3 Tahuna 12 6 3 3 25 24 +1 21
4 Nelson Suburbs Reserves[E] 12 4 2 6 25 36 −11 14
5 FC Nelson Karenni 12 4 1 7 26 34 −8 13
6 Richmond Athletic 12 3 2 7 22 36 −14 11
7 Nelson Suburbs U18[E] (R) 12 0 1 11 16 64 −48 1 Relegation to Nelson Bays Men's Division 2
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Source: Nelson Bays Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; All teams declared winners[53]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated

Nelson Men's Premiership results table

More information Home \ Away, FCN ...
Home \ Away FCN FNK NSR NS3 RAN RFC TAH
FC Nelson 3–0 2–1 13–0 4–1 1–0 5–2
FC Nelson Karenni 3–2 2–3 7–0 1–6 2–2 0–2
Nelson Suburbs Reserves 1–3 2–4 2–2 1–4 5–2 3–4
Nelson Suburbs U18 0–7 3–4 1–3 1–4 2–3 3–4
Rangers 1–2 3–0[F] 9–0 10–0 6–1 4–1
Richmond Athletic 0–5 5–2 2–3 5–3 0–4 1–1
Tahuna 2–2 3–1 1–1 2–1 1–2 2–1
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Source: Nelson Bays Football
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Women's competitions

South Island League

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
South Island League
Season2025
Dates29 March - 7 September
ChampionsDunedin City Royals
RelegatedHalswell United
Matches72
Goals332 (4.61 per match)
Top goalscorerBritney-Lee Nicholson (22 goals)
Biggest home winDunedin City Royals 8–0 Nelson Suburbs (17 May)
Biggest away winHalswell United 0–13 Coastal Spirit (23 August)
Highest scoringHalswell United 0–13 Coastal Spirit (23 August)
← 2024
2026 →
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The 2025 Women's South Island League is the first full season, fourth season in total, of the second level of women's football in New Zealand, and the third season under the name Women's South Island League.

This year the South Island League goes straight to the league phase with out the qualifying leagues. The is the culmination of the two regional federations, each of which provide teams to the Women's South Island League. The league will be a double round robin, with each team having a home and away tie against each other.

The South Island League sits above the Canterbury Women's Premiership League Mainland Football and Southern Football, despite being run by New Zealand Football as part of the future New Zealand Women's National League.

South Island League teams

Nine team are competing in the leagues - all six teams from last season and 3 promoted teams. The three promoted teams are Halswell United, Nomads-Waimakariri United (NW United for short) and University of Canterbury. This is Halswell United and NW United's first season in the league, and it is University of Canterbury's second season in the league after not qualifying for last season league.

More information Team, Home ground ...
Team Home ground Location 2024 season
Cashmere Technical Garrick Memorial Park Woolston, Christchurch 1st
Coastal Spirit Tāne Norton Park Linwood, Christchurch 3rd
Dunedin City Royals Tahuna Park Tainui, Dunedin 2nd
Halswell United Halswell Domain Halswell, Christchurch 3rd in Canterbury Women's Premiership League (promoted)
Nelson Suburbs Saxton Field Stoke, Nelson 6th
Nomads–Waimakariri United Tulett Park Casebrook, Christchurch 2nd in Canterbury Women's Premiership League (promoted)
Kendal Park Kaiapoi
Otago University Football Turf Dunedin North, Dunedin 4th
Roslyn-Wakari Football Turf Dunedin North, Dunedin 5th
University of Canterbury English Park St Albans, Christchurch 1st in Canterbury Women's Premiership League (promoted)
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South Island League personal

More information Team, Manager ...
Team Manager Captain
Cashmere Technical Shane Verma
Coastal Spirit New Zealand Kelly Almond[54] New Zealand Britney-Lee Nicholson[55]
Dunedin City Royals New Zealand Kris Ridley[56] Rose Morton
Halswell United Katie Pottinger[57] Sophie Withell
Nelson Suburbs Neil Harding Jacinta Borer
Nomads–Waimakariri United Mike de Bono[58]
Otago University Hamish Philip[59] Samantha Woolley
Roslyn-Wakari Arnon Tapp[60] Sophie Wylie
University of Canterbury Elliot Anderson-Evans[61] Kelsey Barrett
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South Island League managerial changes

Note: Some cases use first/last match coached

More information Team, Outgoing manager ...
Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in the table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Halswell United Chris Hoult Mutual Consent 24 August 2024 Pre Season Katie Pottinger[57] 18 December 2024
Cashmere Technical Shane Verma Stepped Down 8 September 2024 New Zealand Fred Simpson[62] 2 February 2025
Dunedin City Royals New Zealand Graeme Smaill[63] Stepped Down 18 October 2024 New Zealand Kris Ridley[56] 31 January 2025
Cashmere Technical New Zealand Fred Simpson[62] Unknown Shane Verma Unknown
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South Island League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Dunedin City Royals 16 15 0 1 64 9 +55 45 Winner of Women's South Island League
2 Otago University 16 12 1 3 41 13 +28 37
3 Cashmere Technical 16 12 0 4 63 16 +47 36
4 Coastal Spirit 16 11 0 5 63 22 +41 33
5 University of Canterbury 16 6 1 9 28 33 −5 19
6 Roslyn-Wakari 16 4 2 10 25 55 −30 14
7 Nelson Suburbs 16 4 1 11 17 43 −26 13
8 Nomads–Waimakariri United 16 3 1 12 21 49 −28 10
9 Halswell United 16 1 2 13 10 92 −82 5
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Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[64]
  • Cashmere Technical won 5–1 in Round 5 vs Roslyn Wakari, but fielded an ineligible player. Result overturned to a 3–0 win for Roslyn Wakari.

South Island League result table

More information Home \ Away, CT ...
Home \ Away CT CS DC HU NS NW OU RW UC
Cashmere Technical 0–3 1–2 6–1 5–1 7–0 2–0 0–3[G] 7–2
Coastal Spirit 1–4 0–1 7–1 2–0 6–0 0–4 4–1 4–2
Dunedin City Royals 1–4 2–0 5–0 8–0 2–0 1–0 8–2 2–0
Halswell United 0–10 0–13 0–8 1–4 2–1 0–8 0–5 1–5
Nelson Suburbs 1–3 1–8 1–3 0–0 2–3 0–2 2–1 0–1
Nomads–Waimakariri United 0–2 2–7 0–5 7–0 0–3 0–3 1–2 1–3
Otago University 2–1 2–0 0–4 2–2 3–0 3–1 2–0 3–2
Roslyn-Wakari 0–9 1–4 1–10 6–3 1–2 1–1 0–5 1–1
University of Canterbury 0–2 1–4 0–2 5–0 2–0 1–4 0–2 3–0
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Source: Mainland Football
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

South Island League scoring

South Island League top scorers
More information Rank, Player ...
RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Britney-Lee Nicholson Coastal Spirit 22
2 Amy Hislop Dunedin City Royals 19
3 Margarida Dias Coastal Spirit 15
4 Liv Deane University of Canterbury 11
5 Katie Harris Cashmere Technical 10
Georgia Nixon Otago University
Raegan Potter Dunedin City Royals
8 Leila Hausia-Haugen Otago University 8
9 Katie Brugh Cashmere Technical 7
Petra Buyck
Amelie East Giles Roslyn Wakari
Kylie Jones Dunedin City Royals
Hannah Mackay-Wright
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South Island League hat-tricks
More information Round, Player ...
RoundPlayerForAgainstH/AResultDate
3[65]Amy HislopDunedin City RoyalsRoslyn WakariHome8–213 April 2025
4[66]Margarida DiasCoastal SpiritUniversity of CanterburyHome4–218 April 2025
6[67]Amelie East GilesRoslyn WakariHalswell UnitedHome6–33 May 2025
7[68]Amy HislopDunedin City RoyalsNelson SuburbsHome8–017 May 2025
8[69]Britney-Lee NicholsonCoastal SpiritHalswell UnitedHome7–125 May 2025
9[70]NW UnitedAway2–77 June 2025
12[71][72]Amy Hislop[H]Dunedin City RoyalsRoslyn WakariAway1–1012 July 2025
Katie Harris[H]Cashmere TechnicalHaslwell UnitedAway0–10
Katie Brugh
14[73]Katie BrughCashmere TechnicalRoslyn WakariAway0–927 July 2025
16[74]Jemma WilsonCashmere TechnicalCoastal SpiritAway1–410 August 2025
17[75]Britney-Lee Nicholson[H]Coastal SpiritHalsell UnitedAway0–1323 August 2025
Margarida Dias
18[76][77][78]Ruby LuxtonCashmere TechnicalUniversity of CanterburyHome7–227 August 2025
Liv Deane[I]University of CanterburyHalswell UnitedHome5–030 August 2025
Britney-Lee NicholsonCoastal SpiritNW UnitedHome6–0
19[79]Britney-Lee Nicholson[J]Coastal SpiritNelson SuburbsAway1–87 September 2025
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South Island League own goals
More information Round, Player ...
Round Player Club H/A Time Goal Result Opponent Date
2[80] Tara Ballie Halswell United Home 4' 0–1 0–8 Otago University 5 April 2025
3[81] Hollie Carlisle-Reeve Nomads–Waimakariri United Away 8' 1–0 3–1 Otago University 13 April 2025
5[82] Gillian Morgan Nelson Suburbs Away 72' 2–0 2–0 University of Canterbury 27 April 2025
12[72][83] Danielle You Halswell United Home 14' 0–1 0–10 Cashmere Technical 12 July 2025
Rebecca Gillett Nomads–Waimakariri United Home 79' 0–3 0–3 Otago University 13 July 2025
13[84] Jemimah O'Donnell Nelson Suburbs Away 50' 1–3 1–5 Halswell Untied 20 July 2025
14[85] Meghan Moffat Halswell United Away 30' 4–0 7–0 Nomads–Waimakariri United 26 July 2025
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Hawkey Shield

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Hawkey Shield
Season2025
Dates18 April - 27 August
ChampionsCashmere Technical
Matches4
Goals28 (7 per match)
Biggest home winCoastal Spirit
7 – 1
Halswell United
Biggest away winCoastal Spirit
1 – 4
Cashmere Technical
← 2024
2026 →
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The Hawkey Shield is a Challenge Shield, where only teams from Christchurch challenge for the shield. It is only up for challenge when the current holders plays a league home game, cups competitions are not challenge games. The challenging team need to win against the current holders in order for the shield to change hands; if the match is a draw, the current holders retain the shield.

The Hawkey Shield current holders are Coastal Spirit, who have defended it for eight years in a row, holding the shield since 2017.[86] They have successfully defended it more than 32 times from 2019 to 2024. They have successfully defended against; University of Canterbury nine times, Cashmere Technical eight times, Halswell United seven times, Waimakariri United four times, Nomads United and Ferrymead Bays both twice and Selwyn United once.

Coastal Spirit's next match is against Cashmere Technical at Tāne Norton Park on 10 August. They have had two successful defenses, one defense was against University of Canterbury,[87] the other defense against Halswell United.[88]

Hawkey Shield Matches
Match 1
18 April Round 4 Coastal Spirit 4–2University of CanterburyLinwood
12:30
  • Morrow 22'
  • Dias 36', 36', 86'
  • Hawkins Yellow card 45'
 Report
  • Hartshaw 45+1' (Pen.)
  • Thompson Yellow card 53'
  • Deane 84'
 Stadium: Tāne Norton Park
Referee: Iain Marshall
Match 2
25 May Round 8 Coastal Spirit 7–1Halswell UnitedLinwood
11:00
  • Dias 6'
  • Nicholson 52', 64', 74'
  • Morrow 53'
  • Lyon 56'
  • McEwan Yellow card 80'
  • Berry 83'
 Report
  • Hartel Yellow card 80' 81'
 Stadium: Tāne Norton Park
Referee: Aaron Nottage
Match 3
10 August Round 16Coastal Spirit1–4 Cashmere Technical Linwood
14:45 Report Stadium: Tāne Norton Park
Referee: Joe Field
Match 4

Canterbury Women's Premiership League

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Canterbury Women's Premiership League
Season2025
Dates5 April - 30 August
Matches48
Goals183 (3.81 per match)
← 2024
2026 →
All statistics correct as of 4 August.
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The 2025 Canterbury Women's Premiership League is the 1st full season of premiership football in the Canterbury region, 4th since the restructure of the leagues. The League started on 5 April and finishes on 30 August, with league format being a triple round robin.[89]

Women's Premiership teams

Six teams are competing in the league.

More information Team, Location ...
TeamLocationHome groundManagerCaptain2024 season
Cashmere Technical ReservesWoolstonGarrick Memorial ParkBrian HooverHolly-Rose Munsey7th
Ferrymead Bays BlueFerrymeadFerrymead ParkNeil Warburton[90]Cheyenne Welsh6th
Halswell United ReservesHalswellHalswell DomainIan ThomasJohanna Keer-Keer1st in Division 1 (promoted)
Nomads-Waimakariri UnitedCasebrookTulett ParkSimon TippenMadison Silcock4th in Championship (promoted)
KaiapoiKendal Park
Selwyn UnitedRollestonFoster ParkJacob GrosvenorEleanor Coshall5th
University of Canterbury 2nd XISt AlbansEnglish ParkJonte CliftonLucy JohnstonNew entry
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Women's Premiership table

More information Pos, Team ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Selwyn United 16 11 2 3 43 17 +26 35 Winners of Women's Premiership League
2 Ferrymead Bays Blue 16 9 3 4 38 18 +20 30 Possible qualification to South Island League[K]
3 Cashmere Technical Reserves[L] 16 9 1 6 32 25 +7 28
4 University of Canterbury 2nd XI[L] 16 8 3 5 27 24 +3 27
5 Nomads-Waimakariri United Reserves[L] 16 3 2 11 23 51 −28 11
6 Halswell United Reserves[L] 16 2 1 13 20 48 −28 7
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Updated to match(es) played on 4 August. Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head to head; 3) Disciplinary record; 4) Coin toss[89]

Women's Premiership results table

More information Home \ Away, CAS ...
Home \ Away CAS FMB HAL NWU SEL UC2 CAS FMB HAL NWU SEL UC2
Cashmere Technical Reserves 1–0 5–0 8–2 2–3 2–0 0–3 4–2 1–1
Ferrymead Bays Blue 2–3 4–1 5–2 0–5 0–0 2–0 5–0 1–1
Halswell United Reserves 4–1 2–1 0–2 1–2 2–3 4–4 1–5 1–2
Nomads-Waimakariri United Reserves 0–3[M] 0–4 3–0 0–2 3–3 0–1 0–5 5–3
Selwyn United 1–0 1–1 4–1 3–0 2–0 4–0 1–2 5–1
University of Canterbury 2nd XI 0–1 1–3 1–0 2–1 2–1 3–0 5–1 3–1
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Updated to match(es) played on 4 August. Source: Mainland Football
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Women's Premiership scoring

As of 4 August
Women's Premiership hat-tricks
More information Round, Player ...
RoundPlayerForAgainstHome/AwayResultDate
1[91]Marli GallagherFerrymead Bays BlueNomads-Waimakariri United ReservesAway0–45 April 2025
8[92]Savannah Olsen[I]Cashmere Technical ReservesNomads-Waimakariri United ReservesHome8–27 June 2025
Kaia Smith
9[93]Abby TaylorNomads-Waimakariri United ReservesHalswell United ReservesHome3–014 June 2025
12[94]Tessa ToombsCashmere Technical ReservesHalswell United ReservesHome4–25 July 2025
15[95]Abby TaylorNomads-Waimakariri United ReservesSelwyn UnitedHome5–326 July 2025
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Women's Premiership own goals
More information Round, Player ...
RoundPlayerClubH/ATimeGoalResultOpponentDate
1[96] Taylor GordonCashmere Technical ReservesHome56'1–22–3Selwyn United5 April 2025
2[97] Robyn WarburtonFerrymead Bays BlueAway9'1–01–1Selwyn United12 April 2025
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Canterbury Women's Championship League

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Canterbury Women's Championship League
Season2025
Dates5 April - 23 August
Matches24
Goals73 (3.04 per match)
← 2024
2026 →
All statistics correct as of 2 August.
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The 2025 Canterbury Women's Championship League is the 1st full season of championship football in the Canterbury region, 4th since the restructure of the leagues. The League started on 5 April and finishes on 23 August, with league format being a double round robin.[45]

Between 6 June and 13 July, Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves were withdrawn from the competition. All game results against Cashmere Technical U20 Reserves have been voided.[98]

Women's Championship teams

Six teams are competing in the league. Before the start of the season, Ferrymead Bays pull out from the competition.

More information Team, Location ...
TeamLocationHome ground2024 season
Cashmere Technical U20WoolstonGarrick Memorial ParkNew Entry
Coastal SpiritBromleyLinfield Park6th
FC Twenty 11AvonheadAvonhead Park1st
Halswell United GreenHalswellHalswell Domain3rd
Hornby UnitedHornbyWarren Park5th
University of Canterbury 3rd XI GoldIlamIlam Fields2nd
University of Canterbury 3rd XI Maroon4th in Premiership (relegated)
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Canterbury Women's Championship table

More information Pos, Team ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 University of Canterbury 3rd XI Maroon 8 6 1 1 20 4 +16 19 Champions of Women's Championship Qualifying League
2 Halswell United Green 8 5 2 1 14 6 +8 17
3 Coastal Spirit 8 4 1 3 17 15 +2 13
4 Hornby United 8 2 2 4 11 14 −3 8
5 University of Canterbury 3rd XI Gold 8 2 1 5 5 12 −7 7
6 FC Twenty 11 8 1 1 6 6 22 −16 4
7 Cashmere Technical U20 (W) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Withdrawn from the League
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Updated to match(es) played on 2 August. Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head to head; 3) Disciplinary record; 4) Coin toss[45]
(W) Withdrawn from the League, all results voided

Women's Championship results table

More information Home \ Away, CSP ...
Home \ Away CSP FCT HAL HOR UCG UCM
Coastal Spirit 1–3 2–1 1–0 0–4
FC Twenty 11 0–7 1–1 3–4 2–1 0–3
Halswell United Green 1–2 3–0 2–0 1–0
Hornby United 2–2 1–2 1–2 1–0
University of Canterbury 3rd XI Gold 1–0 1–1 0–1
University of Canterbury 3rd XI Maroon 4–2 2–0 1–1 5–0
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Updated to match(es) played on 2 August. Source: Mainland Football
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Nelson Bays Women's Premiership League

Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Nelson Bays Women's Premiership League
Season2025
Dates12 April - 6 September
Matches55
Goals358 (6.51 per match)
← 2024
2026 →
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Nelson Women's Premiership teams

Nine teams are competing in the league - seven team from the previous season and two new teams. The two team are Richmond Swans and Wakefield; they replace Nelson Suburbs Swans

More information Team, Location ...
TeamLocationHome ground2024 season
FC Nelson DiamondsThe WoodGuppy Park8th
Golden Bay Shield MaidensTakakaTakaka Rec Ground4th
Mapua CougarsMapuaMapua Domain6th
Motueka AngelsMotuekaMemorial Park7th
Nelson Suburbs ReservesStokeSaxton Fields2nd
Richmond FoxesRichmondJubilee Park1st
Richmond SwansNew entry
Tahuna BreakersTāhunanuiTāhunanui5th
WakefieldWakefieldWakefield DomainNew entry
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Nelson Women's Premiership table

More information Pos, Team ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Richmond Foxes 13 12 1 0 61 8 +53 37 Winners of Nelson Women's Premiership
2 Nelson Suburbs Reserves 13 9 3 1 69 11 +58 30
3 Golden Bay Shield Maidens 12 7 3 2 46 15 +31 24
4 Tahuna Breakers 13 7 1 5 61 31 +30 22
5 Mapua Cougars 12 6 2 4 47 21 +26 20
6 Richmond Swans 12 5 0 7 40 29 +11 15
7 Motueka Angles 12 3 0 9 12 77 −65 9
8 FC Nelson Diamonds 12 2 0 10 12 72 −60 6
9 Wakefield 13 0 0 13 10 94 −84 0
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Updated to match(es) played on 9 August. Source: Nelson Bays Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; All teams declared winners[53]

Cup competitions

English Cup

Quick facts Dates, Tournament statistics ...
2025 English Cup
Dates21 April - 6 September
Tournament statistics
Matches played13
Goals scored59 (4.54 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Omar Cameron
(4 goals)
← 2024
2026 →
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The 2025 English Cup is the 112th edition, the 105th time the trophy has been played for, of the English Cup.

English Cup teams

More information Team, 2024 season ...
Team2024 seasonTeam2024 season
BurwoodR1OxfordQF
Cashmere Technical2ndParklands UnitedQF
Christchurch UnitedSFSt Albans ShirleyR1
Coastal Spirit1stSelwyn UnitedR1
FC Twenty 11R1University of CanterburyR1
Ferrymead BaysSFWaimakariri UnitedR1
Halswell UnitedR1WesternSF
Nomads UnitedQF
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English Cup Bracket

 
Round 1Quarter-finalSemi-finalFinal
 
              
 
21 April
 
 
Selwyn United2
 
10 June
 
Western3
 
Western3
 
 
Cashmere Technical4
 
 
29 July
 
 
Cashmere Technical6
 
21 April
 
Waimakariri United1
 
St Albans Shirley0
 
20 May
 
Waimakariri United1
 
Waimakariri United0 (4)
 
21 April
 
Coastal Spirit0 (2)
 
Coastal Spirit2
 
7 September
 
Oxford0
 
Cashmere Technical
 
21 April
 
Nomads United
 
Halswell United2
 
3 June
 
FC Twenty 111
 
Halswell United0
 
21 April
 
Christchurch United1
 
Christchurch United5
 
15 July
 
University of Canterbury0
 
Christchurch United2 (9)
 
21 April
 
Nomads United2 (10)
 
Nomads United14
 
1 July
 
Parklands United0
 
Nomads United1
 
21 April
 
Ferrymead Bays0
 
Ferrymead Bays8
 
 
Burwood0
 

English Cup Round 1

Matches to played on Easter Monday of 21 April.[99] Cashmere Technical received a bye to the quarter finals.

21 April Coastal Spirit 2–0OxfordBromley
14:00
  • Feng 27'
  • van der Kroon 86'
 Report Stadium: Linfield Park S2
Referee: Regan Preston
21 April Selwyn United2–3 Western Rolleston
14:00
  • Otaki 62'
  • Carrodus 90'
 Report
  • King 6'
  • Hodson-Seel 52'
  • Steffert 87'
 Stadium: Foster Park
Referee: Thomas Lawson
21 April Ferrymead Bays 8–0BurwoodFerrymead
14:00
  • Cameron 1', 47', 73', 88'
  • Deehan 10', 22'
  • Takahasi Yellow card 20'
  • Nogami Yellow card 42'
  • Williams 56', 90+3'
 Report Stadium: Ferrymead Park
Referee: Ali Muhammad
21 April Christchurch United 5–0University of CanterburySpreydon
14:00
  • Stevens 23'
  • Osawa 30', 52', 79'
  • van Rijssel 49'
 Report
  • Killick Yellow card 72'
 Stadium: United Sports Centre
Referee: Caleb Downes
21 April Halswell United 2–1FC Twenty 11St Albans
14:00
  • Rowe 6'
  • White 90+5'
 Report
  • Inwood 25' Yellow card 71'
  • Ahmadi Yellow card 66' Yellow-red card 81'
  • Unwin Yellow card 86'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Iain Marshall
21 April St Albans Shirley0–1 Waimakariri United St Albans
14:00 Report
  • Reid 65'
 Stadium: St Albans Park
Referee: Mark Currie
21 April Nomads United 14–0Parklands UnitedCasebrook
14:00
  • Eminson 2' (o.g.)
  • Bushell 5', 9', 14'
  • Vaszilyko 13'
  • Goldsmith 21', 45'
  • MacLeod-Watts 37'
  • McKee 49'
  • Stewart 54'
  • McIntyre 67', 75', 89'
  • Litt 78'
 Report Stadium: Tulett Park
Referee: Yash Naicker

English Cup Quarter-final

Matches to played on Tuesday nights between May and July.[100]

20 May Waimakariri United 0–0
(4–2 p)		Coastal SpiritSt Albans
19:30
  • Morris Yellow card 71'
 Report Stadium: English Park
Referee: Thomas Lawson
Penalties
  • Morris soccer ball with check mark
  • Elmohib soccer ball with check mark
  • Reid soccer ball with check mark
  • Wright soccer ball with check mark
  • soccer ball with check mark Stearn
  • soccer ball with red X de Groot-Green
  • soccer ball with check mark Bell
  • soccer ball with red X Hoole
3 June Halswell United0–1 Christchurch United St Albans
19:30
  • Ede Yellow card 36'
 Report
  • Chao 33'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Aaron Nottage
10 June Western3–4 Cashmere Technical St Albans
19:30
  • Co. Brandon 45+2'
  • Ch. Brandon 59', 90+4'
  • Lund Yellow card 81'
 Report
  • Peacocke 9', 41'
  • Tyndall 90+4'
  • Burge 90+6'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Thomas Lawson
1 July Nomads United 2–0Ferrymead BaysSt Albans
19:30
  • Cottom 56' (pen.)
  • Holdem 75' Yellow card 88'
  • Reeves Yellow card 78'
 Report
  • Stanton Yellow card 31'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Aaron Nottage

English Cup Semi-final

Matches to played on Tuesday nights in-between July.[101]

15 July Christchurch United2–2 (a.e.t.)
(9–10 p)		 Nomads United St Albans
19:30
  • Graham Yellow card 43'
  • Stevens Yellow card 45+3'
  • Beale 62'
  • Tasip Yellow card 70'
  • Osawa 84'
  • Tollervey Yellow card 90+1'
 Report
  • McKee 42'
  • Johnson 77'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Aaron Nottage
Penalties
  • van Rijssel soccer ball with check mark
  • Graham soccer ball with check mark
  • Beale soccer ball with check mark
  • Grover soccer ball with red X
  • Godden soccer ball with check mark
  • Cole soccer ball with red X
  • Tasip soccer ball with check mark
  • Rogerson soccer ball with check mark
  • Henry soccer ball with check mark
  • Walker soccer ball with check mark
  • Graney soccer ball with check mark
  • van Rijssel soccer ball with red X
  • Cottom soccer ball with red X
  • Goldsmith soccer ball with check mark
  • Holdem soccer ball with check mark
  • McIntyre soccer ball with check mark
  • Johnson soccer ball with check mark
  • Metherell soccer ball with red X
  • Holland soccer ball with check mark
  • Collett soccer ball with check mark
  • Sandys soccer ball with check mark
  • Gillett soccer ball with check mark
  • Frame soccer ball with check mark
  • Cottom soccer ball with check mark
29 July Cashmere Technical 6–1Waimakariri UnitedSt Albans
19:30
  • Caughey 18' Yellow card 84'
  • Coughlan 27' (pen.)
  • Matthysen 42'
  • Carswell 45+1'
  • Taguchi 53'
  • Gallaway 88'
 Report
  • Vialoux 8'
  • Quigley Yellow card 67'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Michael Killick

English Cup Final

More information Cashmere Technical, v ...
Cashmere TechnicalvNomads United
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This is Cashmere Technical's 9th English Cup Final in a row and Nomad United's first final since 2008.

English Cup Goalscorers

There have been 59 goals scored in 13 matches, for an average of 4.54 goals per match (as of 29 July 2025). Players highlighted in bold are still active in the competition.

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

1 own goal

Reta Fitzpatrick Cup

Quick facts Dates, Tournament statistics ...
2025 Reta Fitzpatrick Cup
Dates25 April - 6 September
Tournament statistics
Matches played7
Goals scored35 (5 per match)
← 2024
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The 2025 Reta Fitzpatrick Cup is the 51st edition, the 47th time the trophy has been played for, of the Reta Fitzpatrick Cup.

Reta Fitzpatrick Cup teams

More information Team, 2024 season ...
Team2024 season
Cashmere Technical1st
Coastal SpiritSF
FC Twenty 11R1
Ferrymead BaysQF
Halswell UnitedSF
Nomads-Waimakariri UnitedQF
Hornby UnitedQF
Selwyn UnitedSF
University of CanterburyQF
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Reta Fitzpatrick Cup Bracket

 
Round 1Quarter-finalSemi-finalFinal
 
              
 
21 April
 
 
Hornby United0 (4)
 
28 May
 
FC Twenty 110 (3)
 
Hornby United0
 
 
University of Canterbury9
 
 
23 July
 
 
University of Canterbury6
 
 
Nomads-Waimakariri United0
 
 
25 July
 
 
Nomads-Waimakariri United1 (5)
 
 
Coastal Spirit1 (4)
 
 
7 September
 
 
University of Canterbury
 
 
Cashmere Technical
 
 
6 July
 
 
Selwyn United2
 
 
Halswell United1
 
 
6 August
 
 
Selwyn United0
 
 
Cashmere Technical5
 
 
14 May
 
 
Ferrymead Bays2
 
 
Cashmere Technical8
 
 
 
 

Reta Fitzpatrick Cup Round 1

Match to played on 23 April.[99] All other team received a bye to the quarter finals.

23 April Hornby United 0–0
(4–3 p)		FC Twenty 11Avonhead
19:00 Report Stadium: Avonhead Park
Referee: Ravinesh Kumar
Penalties
  • Blair soccer ball with check mark
  • Woodgate soccer ball with check mark
  • Worsley soccer ball with check mark
  • Vialoux soccer ball with red X
  • Morris soccer ball with check mark
  • Dawson soccer ball with red X
  • Tizzard soccer ball with check mark
  • Robertson soccer ball with check mark
  • van Wyk soccer ball with check mark
  • Weston soccer ball with red X

Reta Fitzpatrick Cup Quarter-final

Matches to played on Wednesday nights between May and August.[100]

14 May Ferrymead Bays2–8 Cashmere Technical St Albans
19:30
  • Warburton 19'
  • Willetts-Falconer 33'
  • Lemon Yellow card 87'
 Report
  • Luxton 9'
  • Loye 17'
  • da Costa Canal 23' (pen.)
  • McGeehan 40'
  • Buyck 61', 66'
  • Harris 90+2', 90+5'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Nathan Cottom
28 May Hornby United0–9 University of Canterbury St Albans
19:30 Report
  • Dixon 9'
  • Roxbrugh 17', 18'
  • Brown 29', 77'
  • Herman 38'
  • Slaughter 40'
  • Spear 50'
  • Thompson Yellow card 75'
  • Burns 90'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Nathan Cottom
11 July Selwyn United 2–1Halswell UnitedSt Albans
19:30
  • Pettigrew 4'
  • Shepherd 30'
 Report
  • Hartel 90+3'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Aaron Wilton
25 July Nomads-Waimakariri United 1–1
(5–4 p)		Coastal SpiritSt Albans
19:30
  • Nicholson 57'
 Report
  • Hewitt 58'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Ravinesh Kumar

Reta Fitzpatrick Cup Semi-final

Matches to played on Tuesday nights between July and August.[101]

23 July University of Canterbury 6–0Nomads-Waimakariri UnitedSt Albans
19:00
  • Mckenzie 3'
  • Deane 25', 40', 65'
  • Holland 45+5'
  • Lazo 51'
  • Wilkinson Yellow card 75'
 Report
  • Smith Yellow card 29'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Roelof Boiten
6 August Selwyn United0–5 Cashmere Technical St Albans
19:00 Report
  • Harris 10', 28', 80'
  • Brugh 35'
  • Pelham 45+1'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Simon Yeadon

Reta Fitzpatrick Cup Final

Reta Fitzpatrick Cup Goalscorers

There have been 35 goals scored in 7 matches, for an average of 5 goals per match (as of 6 August 2025). Players highlighted in bold are still active in the competition.

5 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

Charity cups

Whero Cup

Quick facts Tournament details, Dates ...
2025 Whero Cup
Tournament details
Dates25 April - 10 September
Teams26
Final positions
ChampionsFerrymead Bays U20 (1st title)
Runners-upCoastal Spirit U20
Tournament statistics
Matches played25
Goals scored94 (3.76 per match)
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2026 →
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The 2025 Whero Cup is a Charity cup competition for all teams in Canterbury Men's Championship League and Men's Division 1 as well as the reserve teams from Canterbury Men's Premiership League.[102] This is the 3rd edition of the Whero Cup.

This season the cup will help raise awareness and support for Christchurch City Mission (Christchurch City Mission), after two seasons of raise awareness and support for Ronald McDonald House South Island.

Whero Cup teams

This season, Men's Division 2 teams are not competing, where they will compete in the I Am Hope Pango Cup. This is Parkland United's first season in the cup, Cashmere Technical Originals and FC Twenty 11 Goats as well. Cashmere Technical Turtles, Christchurch United Division 1 and Ferrymead Bays Baby Blue's are teams that aren't competing this season

More information CCL, 2024 season ...
CCL2024 seasonMD12024 seasonCPL2024 season
Cashmere Technical U20 (2)SFCashmere Technical JetsR2Cashmere Technical U20R2
Coastal Spirit U20R2Cashmere Technical OriginalsDNPChristchurch United U20R1
FC Twenty 11 ReservesR1FC Twenty 11 GoatsDNPFerrymead Bays U20QF
Ferrymead Bays Keen LadsR2Halswell United 1964R1Nomads United U20R2
Halswell United ReservesQFMid Canterbury United BlueR1Selwyn United U202nd
OxfordQFNomads United Div 1R1University of Canterbury U20SF
Parklands UnitedDNPUniversity of Canterbury 4th XIR1
Selwyn United TurkeysR2UCAFC Burger StationR1
University of Canterbury 3rd XI1stWestern Reserves BombersR2
Waimakariri United ReservesR1Western RhinosQF
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Whero Cup Round 1

Matches to played on ANZAC day.[103] All Premiership reserves teams receive a bye to the second round.

25 April Cashmere Technical Originals2–3 Selwyn United Turkeys Waltham
14:00 Report Stadium: Lancaster Park
25 April Halswell United 19641–4 Cashmere Technical Jets Wigram
14:00 Report Stadium: Te Kahu Park
25 April Coastal Spirit U20 3–0FC Twenty 11 ReservesBromley
14:00 Report Stadium: Linfield Park
Note: FC Twenty 11 Reserves defaulted[104]
25 April UCAFC Burger Station 3–0Halswell United ReservesIlam
14:00 Report Stadium: Ilam Fields
25 April Ferrymead Bays Keen Lads 4–0Western Reserve BombersFerrymead
14:00 Report Stadium: Ferrymead Park
Referee: Robert William Noster
25 April FC Twenty 11 Goats 5–1Mid Canterbury United BlueAvonhead
14:00 Report Stadium: Avonhead Park
Referee: Chris O'Connell
25 April Nomads United Div 10–1 Cashmere Technical U20 (2) Casebrook
14:00 Report
  • Collins 7'
 Stadium: Tulett Park
Referee: Ali Muhammad
25 April Waimakariri United Reserves 3–3
(4-3 p)		University of Canterbury 3rd XIKaiapoi
14:00 Report Stadium: Kendall Park
Referee: Roelof Boiten
25 April Oxford 3–0University of Canterbury 4th XIOxford
14:00 Report Stadium: Pearsons Park
Note: University of Canterbury 4th XI defaulted[105]
30 April Western Rhinos0–3 Parklands United St Albans
19:45 Report
  • Collins 23'
  • Collins 25'
  • Collins 56'
 Stadium: English Park
Referee: Roelof Boiten

Whero Cup Round 2

Matches to played on 10 May.[106]

10 May Ferrymead Bays Keen Lads0–5 Christchurch United U20 Ferrymead
12:30
  • Merkin 72' (o.g.)
  • Aspinall Yellow card 85'
 Report
  • Oulsnam 7'
  • Huxford Yellow card 25' 77'
  • Unknown
  • Unknown
Stadium: Ferrymead Park S3
Referee: Subho Sarkar
10 May Ferrymead Bays U20 2–0Nomads United U20Ferrymead
12:30
  • Kemp 32', 36'
  • Daeche Yellow card 48'
 Report
  • Gillett Yellow card 86'
  • Redman Yellow card 88'
 Stadium: Ferrymead Park S1
Referee: Paul Pace
10 May University of Canterbury U20 2–2
(4-2 p)		Cashmere Technical JetsIlam
12:30
  • Sweetman Yellow card 25'
  • Corbett 83', 85' (pen.)
 Report No line-up submitted Stadium: Ilam Fields S2
Referee: Iain Marshall
10 May Selwyn United U20 3–0Cashmere Technical U20 (2)Rolleston
12:30
  • Fraser 66'
  • Moore 79'
  • Barrett 84'
 Report Stadium: Foster Park S1
Referee: Robert Noster
10 May FC Twenty 11 Goats 3–1Waimakariri United ReservesAvonhead
14:30 No line-up submitted Report No line-up submitted Stadium: Avonhead Park S7
10 May Selwyn United Turkeys 1–1
(7-6 p)		OxfordRolleston
14:30
  • Davey-Brown 26'
  • Sweetman Yellow card 25'
 Report
  • Durand 29'
 Stadium: Foster Park S4
Referee: Craig Thurlow
10 May Parklands United1–4 Coastal Spirit U20 Parklands
14:30
  • Nicol 20'
 Report
  • Jones 15', 52'
  • Docherty Yellow card 33'
  • Anngow Yellow card 84'
  • Carswell 85', 90'
  • Williams Yellow card 90'
 Stadium: Parklands Reserve S1
Referee: Charles Loughnan
10 May UCAFC Burger Station0–2 Cashmere Technical U20 Ilam
14:30 Report
  • Taylor 33'
  • Unknown
Stadium: Ilam Fields S4
Referee: Michael Field

Whero Cup Quarter Final

Matches to played on 22 June.[107]

22 June Selwyn United U20 3–2University of Canterbury U20Rolleston
12:00 No timeline submitted Report No timeline submitted Stadium: Foster Park S1
22 June Cashmere Technical Reserves0–1 Coastal Spirit U20 St Albans
14:30
Report No timeline submitted Stadium: English Park
Referee: Michael Field
22 June Selwyn United Turkeys2–4 Ferrymead Bays U20 Rolleston
14:30 No timeline submitted Report No timeline submitted Stadium: Foster Park S4
2 July FC Twenty 11 Goats0–2 Christchurch United U20 Rolleston
12:30 Report
  • Barrett 37'
  • Oulsnam 60', 80'
 Stadium: Foster Park S1
Referee: Michael Field

Whero Cup Semi Final

Matches to played on 21 July.[108]

21 July Selwyn United U201–4 Coastal Spirit U20 Rolleston
19:00
  • Cole Yellow card 76'
  • Fraser Yellow card 90'
  • Unknown
Report
  • Feng 29'
  • Afenyo Yellow card 34' 69'
  • Croton 60'
  • Hibbs Yellow card 64'
  • a 89'
  • Gutierez 90'
 Stadium: Foster Park S1
Referee: Alessandro Cvasniuc
21 July Ferrymead Bays U20 3–1Christchurch United U20Ferrymead
19:00
  • Kemp 22'
  • Daeche 27'
  • Moores 90'
 Report
  • Huxford 6'
  • Duncan Yellow card 26'
 Stadium: Ferrymead Park
Referee: Ali Muhammad

Whero Cup Final

Match to played on 10 September.[109]

10 September Coastal Spirit U201–4 Ferrymead Bays U20 St Albans
19:00 Report Stadium: English Park
Referee: Roelof Boiten

Māwhero Cup

Quick facts Tournament details, Dates ...
2025 Māwhero Cup
Tournament details
Dates25 April - 16 August
Teams29
Tournament statistics
Goals scored0
2026 →
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The 2025 Māwhero Cup is the Women's Charity Cup competition for all Women's teams competing in a Mainland Football competition in the Canterbury Championship League, Division 1 and Sunday League teams.[102] This is the 1st edition of the Women's Charity Cup.

This season the cup will help raise awareness and support for Chch Aunties.

Māwhero Cup teams

More information Championship, Division 1 ...
ChampionshipDivision 1Sunday League
Cashmere Technical U20Cashmere Technical BlueBurnham Bobcats
Coastal Spirit ReservesFerrymead Bays WhiteCoastal Spirit Orcas
FC Twenty 11Halswell United HawksFerrymead Bays Fury
Halswell United GreenPapanui-Redwood Foot ChallengedHalswell United Honeys
University of Canterbury 3rd XI GoldSelwyn United ReservesHornby United
University of Canterbury 3rd XI MaroonUniversity of Canterbury DragonsHornby Womens
University of Canterbury UnicornsUniversity of Canterbury Foxes
University of Canterbury WarriorsWaimakariri United Blue
Waimakariri United Red
Western Boom
Western Princesses
Western Rebels
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Māwhero Cup Round 1

Matches to played over ANZAC weekend of 25 April.[103] Both Waimakariri United teams (Blue and Red) and UCAFC 3rd XI Maroon receive a bye to the second round.

25 April Western Boom v Western Princesses Merivale
14:00 Report Stadium: Elmwood Park
25 April UCAFC Unicorns v UCAFC 3rd XI Gold Ilam
14:00 Report Stadium: Ilam Fields
25 April UCAFC Warriors v Papanui-Redwood Foot Challenged Avonhead
14:00 Report Stadium: Ferrier Park
25 April UCAFC Burger Station v Halswell United Reserves Ilam
14:00 Report Stadium: Ilam Fields
25 April Ferrymead Bays Fury v Ferrymead Bays White Redcliffs
14:00 Report Stadium: Barnett Park
25 April UCAFC Foxes v Selwyn United Reserves Ilam
14:00 Report Stadium: Ilam Fields
25 April Coastal Spirit Orcas v Hornby United Bromley
14:00 Report Stadium: Cuthberts Green
25 April Cashmere Technical Blue v FC Twenty 11 Hillmorton
14:00 Report Stadium: Nga Puna Wai
25 April Coastal Spirit Reserves v Halswell United Hawks Bromley
14:00 Report Stadium: Cuthberts Green (Linfield Park)
25 April UCAFC Dragons v Halswell United Green Ilam
14:00 Report Stadium: Ilam Fields
25 April Hornby Womens v Hornby United Hornby
14:00 Report Stadium: Warren Park
25 April Western Rebels v Burnham Bobcats Mairehau
14:00 Report Stadium: Walter Park
25 April Cashmere Technical U20 v Halswell United Honeys Woolston
14:00 Report Stadium: Garrick Memorial Park

Notes

  1. [A]
    Unable to be promoted to Southern League due to already having a side in the Southern League; therefore are ineligible to be considered for the 'Playoff Series'. Team is also able to be automatically relegated if the club's Southern League team is relegated, due to a club only allowed to have one team in the league.[25]
  2. [B]
    If highest ranked first team; doesn't nominate themselves to be considered for promotion or decline participation for the playoffs, the second highest ranked first team is nominated[25]
  3. [C]
    Unable to be promoted to Canterbury Premiership League due to already having a side in the Canterbury Premiership League; therefore are ineligible to be promoted.[45] Team is also able to be automatically relegated if the club's Canterbury Premiership League team is relegated, due to a club only allowed to have one team in the league.[25]
  4. [D]
    Due to a protest that has been upheld, Coastal Spirit have been found to have played an ineligible player. The game is considered forfeit for Coastal Spirit resulting in a 3-0 win for Halswell United.
  5. [E]
    Unable to be promoted to Southern League due to already having a side in the Southern League; therefore are ineligible to be considered for the 'Playoff Series'.[25]
  6. [F]
    FC Nelson Karenni defaulted, 3–0 win to Rangers
  7. [G]
    Cashmere Technical won 5–1 in Round 5 vs Roslyn Wakari, but fielded an ineligible player. Result overturned to a 3–0 win for Roslyn Wakari.
  8. [H]
    Player scored 5 goals
  9. [I]
    Player scored 4 goals
  10. [J]
    Player scored 6 goals
  11. [K]
    If highest ranked first team; doesn't nominate themselves to be considered for promotion or decline participation for the playoffs, the second highest ranked first team is nominated[25]
  12. [L]
    Unable to be promoted to South Island League due to already having a side in the South Island League; therefore are ineligible to be considered for the 'Playoff Series'.[89]
  13. [M]
    Nomads-Waimakariri United defaulted
  1. [a]
    University of Canterbury were relegated after withdrawing from the 2026 Southern League.

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