Matt Barlow
14 July 2023, 9:22 PM
Richmond Rovers and South Lismore will renew their rivalry on Saturday in East Lismore in a crucial clash for both sides.
Just 1 point separates the two sides, with Rovers in fourth place on 19 points and South Lismore in fifth position, and with Semi Finals just around the corner, a win is important for both sides.
Rovers are coming off a Bye last week and Souths had a 1-0 win over Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley.
Rovers will be looking for home ground advantage and the support of the home crowd to get them over the line.
The two sides clashed in Round 5 and nothing separated them on the scoreboard after a 1-1 draw.
In other matches in Men's Premier League, the Goonellabah Hornets travel to Lennox Head on Friday night for an early 6:30pm match and Byron Bay and Bangalow will clash in a top of the table match in Byron Bay commencing at 8pm.
On Sunday Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley host Alstonville.
There will be plenty of interest around the globe in female soccer in Australia for the next few weeks, with the FIFA Women's World Cup being played across the country.
Around our region Alstonville 2 host Goonellabah on Friday night and on Sunday Dunoon United travel to Byron Bay, as do Lennox Head for their games, Rovers host Bangalow in East Lismore and Ballina travel to Maclean.