Perth SC begin NPL title defence against Floreat
Perth SC kick off the defence of the National Premier Leagues WA crown with an eye-catching home clash against Floreat Athena.
Perth finished the 2019 campaign 11 points clear of second-place Inglewood United. However, with goalkeeper and skipper Francis Soale, defensive midfielder Harley Orr and playmaker Kristan Santich now playing in Victoria, this could open the door for their rivals.
All of the Round One matches are scheduled for Saturday, 14 March with 3pm kick-offs.
Gwelup Croatia’s first season in the NPL begins with an away match against Perth Glory. Gwelup have impressed in the early rounds of the Night Series and have bolstered their squad with the likes of former Glory youngsters Ethan Brooks, Nikola Talimdzioski, Callum Timmins and Daniel Stynes.
Three-time NPL champions Bayswater City are at away to Armadale for openers. Bayswater’s first three home matches will be Friday night games.
Two of last season’s top four finishers will start the season at home – Inglewood face Rockingham at Perth Plasterboard Centre Stadium while Balcatta host ECU Joondalup, who have former Glory A-League coach Kenny Lowe in charge.
The other Round One fixture is at Percy Doyle Reserve between Sorrento and Cockburn City.
The NPL season will again be over 22 rounds with the final games on 29 August. As with last season, only one team faces relegation to the State League Division One.
Filed Under: NPL WA- Men's Competition