Weston Bears 2:0 Maitland: Northern NSW NPL Match Result

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Weston Bears claimed the NPL Northern New South Wales title on Saturday, September 13, 2026, with a 2:0 victory over Mayland in the final. The home side took control in the second half, scoring twice to secure the championship. The breakthrough came in the 47th minute when Weston Bears opened the scoring. A second goal followed nine minutes later in the 56th minute, putting the hosts firmly in command. Both goals arrived after the interval, transforming a tight contest into a decisive win. Weston Bears finished first in the regular season with 21 points from nine matches — seven victories and two defeats. Their path to the final was marked by consistency, including four consecutive draws between August 8 and August 23. Mayland, who finished fourth with 27 points from 16 games (eight wins, three draws, five losses), carried momentum into the decider after winning three straight matches. The two sides had met earlier in the season on August 23, ending in a goalless draw. That stalemate suggested a closely contested final, but Weston Bears' second-half intensity proved the difference. The result crowns Weston Bears as NPL Northern New South Wales champions for 2026. Mayland must settle for second place despite their superior point total and longer campaign.

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⚽ 47' Goal ⚽ 56' Goal

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47' 1:0 Weston Bears Goal
56' 2:0 Weston Bears Goal

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