# NPL Men's NSW and AFL Sydney football updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/npl-mens-nsw-and-afl-sydney-football-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-09T07:21:42.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In the NPL Men’s NSW, Sydney FC secured a 2-1 victory against Rockdale Ilinden in Round 29, with a stoppage-time goal by Mitchell Glasson keeping their hopes for a Top Six finals finish alive. This result significantly diminished Rockdale’s chances of qualifying for the finals.

As the season progresses into September, the AFL Sydney Finals Series has entered its third week, with Grand Finals and Preliminary Finals scheduled for mid-September. In the NPL Men’s NSW, APIA Leichhardt FC is preparing for a Grand Final match against Sydney United 58 FC in pursuit of a Premiership-Championship double.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Australian football finals series and NPL Grand Final updates

AFL Sydney enters week three of its finals series, while APIA Leichhardt FC seeks a historic double in the NPL Men's NSW Grand Final against Sydney United 58 FC.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-football-finals-series-and-npl-grand-final-updates

### 2026-08-21: Sydney FC keeps finals hopes alive with late win over Rockdale Ilinden

Mitchell Glasson scored a 93rd-minute winner to give Sydney FC a 2-1 victory over Rockdale Ilinden, keeping their NPL Men's NSW finals hopes alive.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sydney-fc-keeps-finals-hopes-alive-with-late-win-over-rockdale-ilinden

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