Four floodlit games provide fans with entertaining midweek fixtures in Auckland

Auckland football fans get another chance to enjoy midweek matches under lights with two Northern League fixtures, and another appearance by new A-League club Auckland FC.

Chatham Cup quarter-finalists Hibiscus Coast also host a catch-up fixture, playing Ellerslie at North Harbour Stadium.

The top two sides in the Northern League go head-to-head at Shepherds Park where Birkenhead United host defending champions Auckland City.

Manurewa play fourth-placed Eastern Suburbs at Mangere Centre Park.

Both Northern League games will be streamed free and live and FIFA+.

Auckland FC will play Northern League side East Coast Bays at Fred Taylor Park, Whenuapai, starting at 7.35pm.

The A-League expansion club played their first pre-season game last week, drawing 2-2 with Northern League side Auckland United.

Fixtures

Games to be played on Wednesday August 7, 2024

Northern League

Birkenhead United v Auckland City
Shepherds Park, Birkenhead, 7pm

Manurewa v Eastern Suburbs
Mangere Centre Park, Mangere, 7pm

Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship

Hibiscus Coast v Ellerslie
North Harbour Stadium, Albany, 7pm

Pre-season friendly

East Coast Bays v Auckland FC
Fred Taylor Park, Whenuapai, 7.35pm

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