This has been one of the closest domestic football seasons in some time, with many leagues going down to the last day after a close fought battle since the late summer. Here's how things stand going into the final weekend. 

LOTTO NRFL Women's Premiership
The title is in Auckland United's hands - if they can win on Sunday at Fencibles, they'll lift the trophy in a game live streamed on NRF's Youtube page. 

West Coast Rangers, who have pushed United all the way, travel to Eastern Suburbs, who can go past Rangers on goal difference with a win.  Western Springs round out the top four, who qualify for the Dettol National League. 

Please note - all matches are being played at 2pm Sunday. See the full draw. 

LOTTO NRFL Men's Championship

Manukau United have the chance to bounce back up as Champions, sitting three points clear, only a major swing in goal difference will see them not claim the title. It won't be plain sailing travelling to Northern Rovers, who sit tied for fourth place with Cambridge United. Cambridge will travel to Hamilton Wanderers, while Melville travel to Hibiscus Coast. 

You can throw a blanket over all these teams, and with all matches kicking off at 3pm Saturday there will be plenty of nerves around 5pm to see who gets the one remaining automatic promotion spot to the Dettol Northern League. See the full draw.  

LOTTO NRFL Northern and Southern Conferences 

Northland FC are champions in the North, sitting nine points ahead of second-placed Bucklands Beach - the two sides meet at 3pm Saturday, with a trophy ceremony after the match.

A winner won't be crowned in the Southern Conference this weekend, though it could be a pivotal one for the leading sides. Northern United and Taupo AFC are locked up on 45 points each. United go to fourth place, Claudelands Rovers with a 14-point goal difference advantage, while Taupo go to second bottom Ngongotaha, looking to close the goal difference gap.

LOTTO NRFL Women's Championship 

Melville United are champions and will enjoy a trophy ceremony in front of their home fans on Sunday after their match against Birkenhead United, which kicks off at 1pm. 

Dettol Men's Northern League 

Western Springs and Birkenhead United are fighting out the title on the last day - Springs host third-placed Auckland United, while Birkenhead have Eastern Suburbs at home. With four spots available for the Dettol National League, three teams tied for third, even East Coast Bays in sixth have a chance if results go their way. Keep your eyes peeled on teams' socials for updates, all matches kick off at 3pm Saturday, get the full draw. 

Article added: Friday 29 August 2025