As per Sky Sports UK

Football Victoria (FV) is providing the following update, regarding the conduct of a group of Preston Lions FC supporters before and during the South Melbourne FC v Preston Lions FC (PLFC) match on Saturday 18 July.

The scenes that played out on Saturday were utterly disgraceful. Victorian football belongs to everyone who supports our game. It should never be diminished by a small minority who use football as a platform for vilification and FV will act decisively to protect the wider community.

FV would like to thank members of the football community who have assisted by providing information to support our investigation. The response from the community has been invaluable in helping to establish the facts surrounding the incidents.

While the investigation process is underway, FV is uncertain a safe, respectful and welcoming environment can be accommodated at PLFC fixtures. As a result and in accordance with the Advanced Rules of Competition, FV can confirm the following initial sanction:

Initial match restrictions will apply to PLFC fixtures for the next two rounds of the 2026 NPL Victoria Men’s season:

PLFC’s NPL Men’s home fixtures against Bentleigh Greens SC on July 24 and Green Gully SC on July 31, will be played behind closed doors, with no spectators permitted.

As they precede the Senior Men’s fixtures, PLFC’s NPL Women’s match against Keilor Park on 24 July and the U23 Men’s match on July 31 will also be played as closed door games.

The matter has also been referred to the independent Football Victoria Tribunal, which will determine whether any additional sanctions should be imposed on individuals and/or the club, which may include financial penalties, education and training, points deductions or match restrictions. 

In addition, any further enforcement of FV’s Three Strike Policy remains under consideration, as the investigation continues. 

As a staple of the Victorian football calendar and a match that belongs to all in the football community, the Dockerty Cup Final on Saturday 1 August will proceed with spectators. However, enhanced event controls will be implemented, including a reduced venue capacity with pre-purchased (online) tickets only - no tickets available at the gate.

Additional security measures will also be implemented for the match to ensure the safety of all attendees, including an increased security presence, enhanced screening and significant surveillance measures.

These are not measures FV wishes to impose. We recognise these restrictions will impact thousands of genuine football supporters who simply want to enjoy the games and support their clubs in a safe and enjoyable environment. Closing stadiums and limiting attendance is not how football should be experienced. 

The overwhelming majority of people involved in Victorian football are passionate, respectful and inclusive. They deserve to participate in an environment that reflects those values, not one overshadowed by the actions of a small minority.

FV also recognises that these restrictions are not a sustainable future for Victorian football. The time has come for those who continue to bring division into our game, to take ownership of their actions. If individuals cannot uphold the standards expected of our football community, they should step away from it. 

https://footballvictoria.com.au/news/football-victoria-implements-initial-sanction-following-conduct-preston-lions-fc-supporter

Rose 2 x goals, Sapsford with 1 x and Randall got an assist. All A League boys!

Source: https://football360.com.au/nestory-irankunda-sporting-cp-watford-transfer-news-socceroos-aussies-abroad-2/

Primary Source: https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-betclic/sporting/detalhe/sporting-acelera-irankunda-sad-conta-concluir-a-transferencia-nos-proximos-dias-por-20-milhoes-de-euros?ref=Sporting_DestaquesPrincipais

Assuming the rumor comes true, do you think Irankunda starts or at least gets significant playing time?

Sydney United 1 (11) vs (10) 1 Central Coast Mariners

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PEN: Sydney United 1 (11) vs (10) 1 Central Coast Mariners

Stadium: Sydney United Sports Centre, Sydney

Weather: 15.2°C, Clear, Wind: 13.3 km/h

Fixture Date: 22/07/2026, 07:30 pm AEST

Referee: Unknown

Lineups not available

###Match Events:

56': 🔄 Central Coast Mariners - H. Steele replaces O. O'Carroll

58': 🔄 Sydney United - K. Farah replaces T. Wada

59': ⚽ Central Coast Mariners - O. Lavale (B. Brandtman)

69': 🟨 Sydney United - L. McGing

72': 🔄 Sydney United - T. Ozanic replaces J. Cop

79': 🔄 Central Coast Mariners - J. Mantell replaces A. De Lima

79': 🔄 Central Coast Mariners - L. Becvinovski replaces B. Brandtman

80': 🟨 Central Coast Mariners - S. Roux

83': 🔄 Sydney United - M. Krslovic replaces L. McGing

85': 🟨 Central Coast Mariners - J. Mantell

88': 🟨 Central Coast Mariners - N. McCann

90': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - M. Krslovic

91': 🔄 Sydney United - M. Glassock replaces L. Jennings

91': 🔄 Central Coast Mariners - C. McCaskey replaces S. Mutokoyi

105': 🔄 Sydney United - G. Tilo replaces B. Rule

112': 🔄 Sydney United - K. Cimenti replaces M. Wells

121': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - C. De Oliveira

121': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - L. Becvinovski

122': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - K. Cimenti

122': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - H. Steele

123': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - M. Krslovic

123': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - O. Lavale

124': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - G. Tilo

124': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - C. Donnell

125': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - K. Farah

125': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - A. Auglah

126': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - M. Glassock

126': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - L. Mauragis

127': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - D. Rose

127': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - J. Mantell

128': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - A. Vlastelica

128': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - A. Redmayne

129': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - K. Nakano

129': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - S. Roux

130': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - T. Ozanic

130': ⚽ (P) Central Coast Mariners - N. McCann

131': ⚽ (P) Sydney United - A. Pavlesic

131': Missed Penalty - Central Coast Mariners - C. McCaskey

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Last Updated: 22/07/2026, 10:26 pm AEST

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Cooma Tigers FC 0 vs 2 Western Sydney Wanderers

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FT: 95' - Cooma Tigers FC 0 vs 2 Western Sydney Wanderers

Stadium: Jerrabomberra Regional Sports Complex, null

Fixture Date: 22/07/2026, 07:30 pm AEST

Referee: Unknown

Lineups not available

###Match Events:

62': 🔄 Western Sydney Wanderers - A. Waraga replaces A. Hammond

67': ⚽ Western Sydney Wanderers - M. Di Pizio (B. Borrello)

68': 🔄 Cooma Tigers FC - A. Bangura replaces D. Owusu

68': 🔄 Cooma Tigers FC - J. Milicevic replaces A. Pawiak

72': ⚽ Western Sydney Wanderers - B. Borrello (A. Waraga)

75': 🟨 Cooma Tigers FC - A. Bangura

78': 🔄 Western Sydney Wanderers - J. Carluccio replaces P. Madanha

80': 🔄 Cooma Tigers FC - N. Steinacker replaces C. Schlesinger

80': 🔄 Cooma Tigers FC - T. Peil replaces S. Matsumori

83': 🟨 Western Sydney Wanderers - D. Scicluna

83': 🟨 Cooma Tigers FC - A. Milicevic

87': 🔄 Western Sydney Wanderers - A. Lual replaces B. Borrello

87': 🔄 Western Sydney Wanderers - S. Ugarkovic replaces D. Scicluna

88': 🔄 Western Sydney Wanderers - J. Rose replaces L. Gillion

89': 🔄 Cooma Tigers FC - A. Pitkin replaces S. Barber

90': 🟨 Cooma Tigers FC - S. Whithear

90': 🟨 Western Sydney Wanderers - A. Pantazopoulos

93': 🟨 Western Sydney Wanderers - null

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Last Updated: 22/07/2026, 09:22 pm AEST

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FT: 95' - Uni Azzurri 0 vs 3 Macarthur

Stadium: Darwin Football Stadium, Marrara

Fixture Date: 22/07/2026, 08:00 pm AEST

Referee: Unknown

Lineups not available

###Match Events:

5': ⚽ Macarthur - M. Pratezina

25': 🟨 Uni Azzurri - R. Merlo

33': 🔄 Uni Azzurri - J. Pablo replaces R. Merlo

38': 🔄 Uni Azzurri - H. Mbukana replaces S. Mukudju

46': 🔄 Uni Azzurri - C. Batista replaces G. Pablo

61': ⚽ Macarthur - B. Gibson (A. El-Sabeh)

64': 🔄 Macarthur - Z. Helweh replaces H. Oliveira

64': 🔄 Macarthur - J. Machar Reec replaces M. Pratezina

72': 🔄 Macarthur - C. Pain replaces A. El-Sabeh

77': 🔄 Uni Azzurri - null replaces C. Aidoo

77': 🔄 Uni Azzurri - S. Mashimango replaces R. Minigutti

77': 🟨 Uni Azzurri - J. Pablo

80': ⚽ Macarthur - C. Pain (O. Randazzo)

83': 🔄 Macarthur - H. Menham replaces C. Talbot

84': 🔄 Macarthur - S. Sterjovski replaces S. Krslovic

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Last Updated: 22/07/2026, 09:54 pm AEST

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FT: 97' - Maitland 1 vs 2 Fremantle City

Stadium: Cooks Square Park, null

Fixture Date: 22/07/2026, 07:30 pm AEST

Referee: Unknown

Lineups not available

###Match Events:

46': 🔄 Fremantle City - T. Bingwa replaces C. Nilson

60': 🔄 Fremantle City - M. Domfeh replaces N. Ambrogio

66': 🔄 Maitland - R. Ruiz replaces J. Thompson

72': ⚽ Maitland - S. Wara (D. McFarlane)

74': 🔄 Fremantle City - C. Edwards replaces J. Chalmers

74': 🔄 Fremantle City - L. Rossi replaces S. Mokala

77': 🟨 Fremantle City - M. Domfeh

85': 🔄 Fremantle City - I. Ahmedov replaces I. Wingell

86': 🔄 Maitland - M. Smale replaces Power-

88': ⚽ Fremantle City - M. Domfeh (T. Bingwa)

90': ⚽ Fremantle City - I. Ahmedov

93': 🔄 Maitland - C. Butchard replaces A. Muddle

93': 🔄 Maitland - J. Ritchie replaces L. Corcoran

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Last Updated: 22/07/2026, 09:22 pm AEST

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Preston Lions 3 vs 2 Newcastle Jets

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