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Swifts lose at leaders as other teams win big

Jun 16, 2019

Comag Matamata Swifts suffered a 3-1 defeat at Taupo, The Soccer Shop WaiBOP Premiership leaders, on Saturday but there were positive results for the club’s two other teams that were in action over the weekend. The match in Taupo was bright, open, highly competitive...

Swifts and Ladies eke out results as injuries bite

Jun 9, 2019

All four Swifts senior teams were back in action over the weekend, but the talk leading up to the latest set of games was about whether the club would have enough fit and available players to fulfil their scheduled fixtures. Thankfully the crisis, particularly...

Long weekend short on football action

Jun 2, 2019

Only two Matamata Swifts football teams were in action over the long weekend and both suffered similarly frustrating results following performances that are becoming increasingly customary. Comag Matamata Swifts were held to a 0-0 draw by visiting Te Awamutu, one of...

CANCELLATIONS – June 1

May 31, 2019

Our June 1 Mini-Kickers session has been cancelled due to the conditions and expected bad weather. Enjoy the long weekend and we'll see you all again next weekend. VENUE CHANGE: the Waharoa Transport Swifts Reserves' match against Tauranga City on June 1 has...

Weekend of contrasts for Swifts

May 26, 2019

The weekend just gone was a one of stark contrasts for Matamata Swifts’ senior football teams. Saturday was a humbling experience as all three men’s teams suffered defeat on the road, while on Sunday Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies pounded their Waikato Division 1...

Swifts held as Ladies & 3rds suffer cup heartbreak

May 19, 2019

Comag Matamata Swifts was held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by West Hamilton United in Saturday’s Soccer Shop WaiBOP Premiership match, while both the Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies and Camel Kebab Swifts 3rd team were knocked out of their respective cup competitions...

Swifts fall in Cup while Ladies bounce back in style

May 12, 2019

Comag Matamata Swifts have been knocked out of the 2019 ISPS Handa Chatham Cup after losing 3-1 to Auckland-based side Fencibles United at the Domain on Saturday. During the opening stages the Swifts took the game to Fencibles, a side that play two leagues above...

Goalkeeper Training

May 7, 2019

We are pleased to add a goalkeeper development programme to our player development programme. Comag Matamata Swifts Goalkeeper (and WaiBOP Football FDO) Seamus Casey will run these sessions, which are open to any junior or youth player interested in some specialised...

Swifts winless at the weekend despite tight encounters

May 5, 2019

Comag Matamata Swifts slipped to their first defeat of the season on Saturday, 1-0 at home against Papamoa FC, while the Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies team also dropped points on what was a generally disappointing weekend for Matamata Swifts’ senior football teams....

SPDP – Term 2

May 4, 2019

Matamata-Piako, Thames Valley and South Waikato youngsters can sign up now for the term 2 Swifts Player Development Programme (SPDP). The SPDP is being run by the Ricki Herbert Football Academy in partnership with Matamata Swifts AFC. Players can sign up HERE. You...

Swifts remain unbeaten as Ladies toppled

Apr 28, 2019

Comag Matamata Swifts are the sole remaining unbeaten side in The Soccer Shop WaiBOP Premiership after Saturday’s games. The Swifts were held to a 1-1 draw by Otumoetai, but Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies have tasted defeat for the first time in 2019. The Swifts'...

Swifts topple league leaders

Apr 21, 2019

Comag Matamata Swifts have picked up their second victory in three games, a 1-0 win at Waikato Unicol, to continue their solid start to the 2019 Soccer Shop WaiBOP Premiership season. With Unicol having played a game more than Matamata, and won them all, victory for...