South Melbourne FC will host league leaders Auckland FC in a blockbuster top-of-the-table clash of the inaugural OFC Pro League on Saturday, February 21, with the match relocated to Alexandros Ground at Olympic Village.
The venue change was confirmed after Lakeside Stadium became unavailable due to preparations for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
The highly anticipated fixture forms part of Round 3 of the competition, with South Melbourne currently second on the ladder and Auckland FC sitting top after five consecutive victories.
Melbourne hub fixtures confirmed
Following the Olympic Village encounter, South Melbourne will play their remaining home fixtures at The Home of The Matildas, which will also host the rescheduled Round 1 match against Solomon Kings FC.
South Melbourne – Melbourne Hub fixtures:
- Saturday, February 21: vs Auckland FC (Olympic Village)
- Tuesday, February 24: vs Tahiti United (The Home of The Matildas)
- Saturday, February 27: vs South Island United (The Home of The Matildas)
- Wednesday, March 4: vs Solomon Kings FC (The Home of The Matildas)
Round 2 results and standings
Earlier this week, Matchday 2 of Round 2 was staged at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Auckland FC maintained their perfect record with a commanding 4–0 victory over Tahiti United, extending their lead at the top of the table.
PNG Hekari FC and Vanuatu United FC played out a 2–2 draw, while South Melbourne and Solomon Kings FC are scheduled to face Bula FC and South Island United respectively on Wednesday.
Standings after five matches:
- Auckland FC – 15 pts
- South Melbourne FC – 7 pts (3 matches)
- Solomon Kings FC – 4 pts (2 matches)
- South Island United – 4 pts (3 matches)
- Bula FC – 4 pts (3 matches)
- Tahiti United – 2 pts (4 matches)
- Vanuatu United FC – 3 pts
- PNG Hekari FC – 1 pt (4 matches)
Final Papua New Guinea fixture
South Melbourne will complete their Papua New Guinea campaign on Sunday, February 8, when they face Vanuatu United FC at Santos National Football Stadium.
The match, scheduled for a 12:30 pm kick-off, will conclude their Round 2 commitments before the club returns to Melbourne to host three consecutive Round 3 fixtures.
The Round 2 Matchday 3 schedule will also see Auckland FC take on Solomon Kings FC, while PNG Hekari FC meet South Island United.
