South Melbourne FC

Another intense match week with four fixtures in eight days, and another month ticked off. In just two months since the opening match of the Oceania Pro League, our senior squad has already played 16 competitive fixtures, with only one at Lakeside, across four countries and a range of testing conditions and climates. 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗣𝗟 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮. Hellas fans, we want you there loud and proud. A well-earned 10-day break now awaits before we are finally back home. March 31. Lakeside Stadium. Dandenong City.

Full Time. 📸 Cindy Nitsos

Our squad has been confirmed for tonight’s clash away in Dandenong.

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬 We hit the road to take on Dandenong Thunder at George Andrews Reserve. Our Under 23s are also in action earlier in the day at the same venue

While part of the squad heads back to Melbourne today, we’re looking forward to seeing our South fans tomorrow night in Dandenong as we take on the Thunder. We felt incredible support throughout our time in the Solomon Islands, whether out on the streets or inside the stadium itself. A great experience for the group.

As our squad heads back to Melbourne today, we would like to thank Maria Podnar and the team at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport gym in Honiara. Maria, an Australian strength and conditioning coach working in the Solomon Islands, has been incredibly welcoming, and the facilities at SINIS have been first class for our group. We have used the gym twice during this trip and have been so well looked after on both occasions. We sincerely appreciate the support and hospitality shown to our club.

Only football can create nights like this. An incredible atmosphere, a courageous display from our undermanned squad, and a real test in tough conditions away from home. Full credit to the crowd in Honiara, who turned out in big numbers and brought great support not only for their team, but for the OFC Pro League as a whole. 📸 OFC Media via Phototek

After a 1-1 draw against the Solomon Kings last night, Senior Coach Sinisa Cohadzic and captain Jack Painter-Andrews spoke to the waiting media post-match. Watch here 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=-DaJQC…

It was an incredible atmosphere tonight in front of a full house and more than 10,000 passionate fans in the Solomon Islands. A big thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable occasion for our players not only tonight, but throughout the week. At just 21, Jake Charlston stood firm between the sticks and, despite the intense atmosphere, delivered a sensational performance for the club. He spoke to OFC Media post-match.

Our boys dig deep in front of a full house in the Solomon Islands to grab a point late. Charlie Leech found the net for us, while Jake Charlston produced some crucial saves in goal. We maintain our four-point gap in second spot as we head back to Melbourne to take on Dandenong Thunder on Saturday. 📸 OFC Media via Phototek

Our line-up is in for today’s clash against hosts Solomon Islands in Honiara. Sebastian Pasquali comes into the squad, while Jack Painter-Andrews once again leads the team as captain. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔+ 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳𝗽𝗺.

In the lead up to tonight’s clash with Solomon Kings, Co-President Andrew Mesourouni presented Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Jeffrey Roach, with a South Melbourne shirt. Pictured alongside coaches Sinisa Cohadzic and Sam Poutakidis, as well as Team Liaison Andrew Webster. Thank you to Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands for having us.

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 A big night awaits in the Solomon Islands as we take on the host club in front of a sold out crowd. It is 2nd vs 3rd on the table as we take on a tough opponent, with kick off at 7pm. Supporters in Melbourne can catch the match at our free live screening at the Coppersmith Hotel on Clarendon Street, or watch live on FIFA+.

Our valued partner, the Coppersmith Hotel on Clarendon Street, will be screening our OFC Pro League match tomorrow night on their rooftop. All are welcome to attend and support the sponsors who support us. Food and Drink available for purchase at a South Melbourne FC rate. Kick off is at 7pm.

𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 Following the availability of Lakeside Stadium after the Formula 1 Grand Prix lockout period, our clash against Dandenong City will now be played on Tuesday 31 March at 7.30pm at Lakeside Stadium. We're looking forward to having you all back at home very soon.

Our senior women's clash against Boroondara has been postponed from this weekend until a later date. We will confirm details once they come to hand.

Our second senior match of the week is back in the NPL and a tricky away fixture against Dandenong Thunder at George Andrew's Reserve on Saturday night. Kick off is set for 7pm.

Our first of two men's matches this week is on Thursday night as we face the Solomon Kings in Honiara. Watch the match live and free on FIFA+ from 7pm.

It was an honour today to visit Woodford International School in Honiara, where our players and staff spent time with students, talking football and sharing plenty of smiles along the way. Moments like this remind us how powerful the game can be and a big thank you to everyone who helped organise the visit and welcomed our group so warmly. Did someone say Six Seven?