Wollongong United chases historic treble in grand final
Wollongong United will play Albion Park White Eagles in Saturday's Premier League 1 grand final, bidding for a historic treble.
Wollongong United faces Albion Park White Eagles in Saturday's Premier League 1 grand final at John Crehan Park. United is chasing a rare treble.
The club plays second-grade at noon and youth-grade at 2:30pm, both before the first-grade decider at 5pm. The club has won grand finals in 2015 and 2020.
It has reached six first-grade finals in the past 11 seasons. To claim the title, United must win a fourth straight sudden-death match.
It beat Helensburgh Thistle in extra time, Cringila Lions in a tough contest, and Wollongong Olympic on penalties. White Eagles qualified for the grand final on September 12 after their own 4-3 penalty shootout win over Olympic.
- 6 in past 11 seasons
- Grand final appearances
- 2015 and 2020
- Previous wins
- John Crehan Park
- Venue
- September 12
- White Eagles qualification date
Why it mattersA treble win would mark Wollongong United's most dominant season, cementing the club's place as the region's soccer powerhouse.
AustraliaLocal Wollongong soccer fans will see their team pursue a rare treble in Saturday's finals action, with youth and second-grade matches preceding the first-grade decider.
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