NNSW League 1 · 2026
Newcastle Croatia FC

Cessnock City Hornets
Full time
Match recap
Newcastle Croatia FC secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Cessnock City Hornets in a captivating NNSW League 1 encounter. The home side started brightly, establishing an early lead. However, Cessnock responded well, finding an equalizer before the break, shifting the momentum. The second half saw Croatia regain the advantage, but the Hornets refused to yield, once again drawing level in a testament to their resilience. It was Newcastle Croatia who ultimately found a late winner, sealing all three points in a dramatic finish. This result is crucial for Newcastle Croatia's league ambitions, while Cessnock will rue missed opportunities in a performance that promised more.
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More from NNSW League 1
- Wallsend Red Dev vs Lake Macquarie14 Jun
- Cessnock City Ho vs South Cardiff14 Jun
- Singleton Strike vs New Lambton13 Jun
- Newcastle Croati vs Toronto Awaba St13 Jun
- West Wallsend vs Dudley Redhead U13 Jun
- South Cardiff vs Newcastle Croati10 Jun
- Lake Macquarie vs Toronto Awaba St10 Jun
- Wallsend Red Dev vs New Lambton10 Jun
- Singleton Strike vs Cessnock City Ho09 Jun
- Wallsend Red Dev vs Newcastle Croati07 Jun
- South Cardiff vs West Wallsend06 Jun
- Dudley Redhead U vs Toronto Awaba St31 May
Standings — NNSW League 1
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wallsend Red Dev | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18:10 | 14 |
| 2 | Lake Macquarie | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 23:12 | 13 |
| 3 | Dudley Redhead U | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15:14 | 15 |
| 4 | New Lambton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:8 | 14 |
| 5 | West Wallsend | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:19 | 10 |
| 6 | Cessnock City Ho | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 7 | Newcastle Croati | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16:18 | 9 |
| 8 | Singleton Strike | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 9 | South Cardiff | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5:15 | 6 |
| 10 | Toronto Awaba St | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8:18 | 4 |







