Round 15 of the Bayside Premier League concluded with neither Chelsea nor Hampton Park United losing points. This keeps the immense pressure on each other as the league season comes closer to completion to what may be a grand final like encounter between these two in round 18.

Chelsea Young Boys (1^st) traveled to Knox City (4^th) and caused the home team to lose their second consecutive match on the trot. After last weeks stunning loss at home to Westernport, it will have come to some relief to get all three points for Chelsea as they maintain the slimmest of margins on top by one point.

Hampton Park United (2^nd) had a goal spree at Cuscatlan (9^th) as they slaughtered the opposition by a whopping eight goals. Whilst the win may not be a surprise, it was the amount that Hampton Park was able to dispose the opposition by. Cuscatlan had been turning in some decent performances of late and are still in contention to avoid relegation. But this loss may dent the ambitions and confidence to bridge the four point gap between them and next highest placed Boronia Knights.

Croydon Ranges (3^rd) once again had a perfect weekend, this time against the out of form Rosebud (7^th). The result was a 3 – 1 victory but with the gap between Croydon Ranges and second place Hampton Park still at five points, it is unlikely that Croydon will finish the season with a top two position. Still, it has been a magnificent second half of the season and this was acknowledged when they where voted the most improved team on the Bayside League website, against Westernport, Cuscatlan and Endeavour.

Pines Condors (6^th) return to the competition was certainly a positive one for the club as they defeated Boronia Knights (8^th) to moved up two positions and secure their place in the Bayside Premier League for 2006. Whilst Boronia are four points above relegation, they may still need to get a win in the final three matches of the season to secure their place.

Westernport (4^th) has also turned their season around with a brilliant second half season. Westernport made it three in a row after an expected 4 – 0 win over bottom placed Endeavour Sports (10^th). The recent form of Westernport has been rewarded with a dramatic improvement in league positions as they now hold forth place. The loss also confirms Endeavour Sports as the first relegated club, but may be looking forward to a more competitive life in the first division.

Premier League Reserves: Just after Croydon Ranges had gained a four point gap on top, they dropped the ball somewhat after a surprising draw at home to Rosebud. Both Knox City and Boronia Knights made the most of Croydon’s slip by both collecting wins and moved within striking distance to only two points.

Division 1: Peninsula (1^st) had a golden opportunity to move clear out in front after they drew 0 - 0 away to Baxter (6^th). This result may have halted Peninsula sensational ten game winning streak but the point gave them the edge over Cerberus (2^nd), who lost their second game of the season away to Langwarrin. A delighted Langwarrin had a benefit of a powerful wind in the second half and collected a goal in the closing stages of the match to win 1 - 0. Cerberus still has the advantage of a catch up match to Montrose, but even a win there will still have Peninsula on top by one point.

The biggest benefactor out of this though was third placed Brighton Old Boys. Brighton made no mistake on the weekend and made it a three way battle for two promotional places as they overpowered Morningon Power (9^th) 4 – 1. This win has them now equal on points with Cerberus but the goal advantage is clearly in Cerberus favour.

Division 2: Montrose Old Boys (1^st) became the first team in the league to be guarantee promotion after a solid 4 – 1 victory away to Boronia Barons. But the league title is still up for grabs as Peninsula (2^nd) keeps within a three point distance between them Montrose after been awarded a 3 – 0 walkover against the Pines Condors Old Boys (10^th). Peninsula also has a game in hand against AC Miliagy (5^th) and a slender one goal average advantage.