After 17 rounds of action, the 2026 Women’s Premier League champions have been crowned, with UTS securing the title after winning 15 of their 16 matches this season. It has been a dominant campaign and they are deserved champions.
Elsewhere, Lindfield edged out West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook in a tight contest, Beecroft claimed another hard-fought victory, and Epping continued their impressive scoring form with another big win. Putney Rangers also celebrated a milestone, picking up their first points of the season with a victory over Northern Galaxy.
The round was headlined by a blockbuster clash between UTS FC and Northbridge FC, with the Premiership on the line. A victory for UTS would secure the title, while Northbridge entered the match determined to keep the race alive after an outstanding season of their own.
It was a tense and tightly contested opening half at Charles Bean Oval, with both sides creating chances but unable to break the deadlock. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 38th minute when a superb through ball from Stefanie Aisbett released Lillian Dummett, who kept her composure to slide the ball beyond the Northbridge goalkeeper and give UTS a crucial lead heading into the break.
UTS carried that momentum into the second half, producing a disciplined defensive performance to protect their advantage. Northbridge continued to press in search of an equaliser, but UTS stood firm until the final whistle. The scenes at Charles Bean Oval told the story, with players and supporters celebrating a well-deserved Premiership.
Congratulations to UTS FC on a remarkable campaign, winning 15 of their 16 matches to claim the title. Commiserations also to Northbridge FC, whose outstanding season pushed the race to the final stretch and made them worthy challengers throughout the year.
Lillian Dummett is the Player of the Round, with her goal sealing the title for UTS.
Elsewhere, Epping FC secured first place in the Premier League 2 competition with a convincing 3-0 victory over Normanhurst Eagles. The win opened up a four-point lead at the top with just one match remaining, ensuring Epping finishes the season as premiers.
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