Auckland football fans have a choice of five midweek matches to enjoy under floodlights, including the first appearance of A-League expansion club Auckland FC.
The A-League’s newest club will play Northern League side Auckland United in a friendly at Keith Hay Park, giving fans their first chance to see coach Steve Corica’s squad in action.
Main photo: Auckland United’s Keith Hay Park will host Wednesday night’s friendly against Auckland FC.
Auckland FC have 20 players under contract, including nine All Whites.
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Across the harbour, Birkenhead United will get the chance to go top of the Northern League when Paul Hobson’s side face midtable Bay Olympic.
United are chasing a Northern League/Chatham Cup double, after reaching the cup semi-finals.
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The Birkenhead United/Bay Olympic game will be streamed live and free by FIFA+. Follow the link below.
Midtable sides Ellerslie and Onehunga Mangere United will play a catch-up fixture at Michaels Ave in the Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship.
In the Lotto NRFL Men’s Northern Conference, Albany United meet Oratia United at North Harbour Stadium.
Central United can increase their lead in the NRF Men’s League One when they meet Mangere United at Takanini’s Sikh Temple grounds.
Fixtures
Games to be played on Wednesday July 31, 2024
Friendly
Auckland United v Auckland FC
Keith Hay Park, Mt Roskill, 7.35pm
Northern League
Birkenhead United v Bay Olympic
Shepherds Park, Birkenhead, 7pm
Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship
Ellerslie v Onehunga Mangere United
Michaels Ave, Ellerslie, 7.30pm
Lotto NRFL Men’s Northern Conference
Albany United v Oratia United
North Harbour Stadium, Albany, 7pm
NRF Men’s League One
Central United v Mangere United
Takanini Sikh Temple grounds, Takanini, 7.15pm
This story was first published on July 31, 2024.
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