Franklin United has won the Men’s Northern Conference with one game remaining and will playoff for the chance at promotion to the Men’s Championship.
The local side has an unassailable lead with one round to go despite not playing this weekend.
Fellow South Auckland side Beachlands Maraetai did Franklin a massive favour as they shared a point with Franklin’s closest rivals Bucklands Beach and ensured the latter could not get ahead with one round to go.
Ironically, Franklin United and Bucklands Beach meet next weekend in the final game of the season but even a Bucklands Beach win would not be enough to stop Franklin from finishing on top.
Franklin United will play against the winner’s of the Southern Conference for the right to go up to the Men’s Championship next season,.
Manukau United’s relegation from the Northern League was confirmed on Saturday when they lost 2-1 to Western Springs.
With Takapuna FC beating Birkenhead United, they move three points clear of both Manukau United and Bay Olympic with one game remaining.
Manurewa AFC lost 2-0 to Auckland City but have already secured a top four finish and a place in the National League.
Onehunga Mangere United lost to Mt Albert Ponsonby 1-0 in Men’s Championship play.
South Auckland Rangers’ bid for promotion out of the Men’s League One has come up agonisingly short despite a 4-0 win over Papatoetoe AFC on Saturday.
Te Atatu’s 6-0 win over Ranui Swanson ensures they finish one point in from of Rangers and earn promotion to the Men’s Northern Conference next season.
Papakura City lost to Uni-Mount Bohemian 2-1 in their final game of the season.
In Men’s Division 4, Pukekohe AFC went down to Otahuhu United 4-1 while in Division 5 Drury United lost 3-2 to Ellerslie.
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