BY RICHARD MENANOPO
NAHA FC remain on top of the Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL) standings as the race for first-round honours heads into its final matches this week.
According to an update shared by the Solrais Women’s Premier League on its official social media platform, Round One was set to conclude on Wednesday following another exciting weekend of football that produced emphatic wins, a dramatic draw, a postponed fixture and a walkover result.
League leaders Naha FC maintained their position at the summit on 21 points after being awarded a 3-0 victory when Ghupo Wantoks FC failed to show up for their scheduled 3pm fixture.
Second-placed Frigates United FC remain within striking distance on 19 points after playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw against fourth-placed Haura FC, while Henderson Eels FC sit third on 16 points with a game in hand after their scheduled match against RSIPF Royals FC was postponed following a death in the Henderson Eels team family.
“The highly anticipated match featuring Henderson Eels FC and RSIPF Royals FC was postponed due to a death in the Henderson Eels team family,” the SWPL stated.
West Honiara FC boosted their campaign with a convincing 6-0 victory over Marist FC, while Geniagu United FC edged Koloale FC 1-0 in another closely contested encounter.
The latest standings after Matchweek Eight show Naha FC leading with 21 points from eight matches, followed by Frigates United on 19 points. Henderson Eels and Haura FC are level on 16 points, although the Eels have played one match fewer than the other leading sides.
Geniagu United occupy fifth place with 13 points, ahead of RSIPF Royals on 11 points from seven matches. Koloale FC and West Honiara FC are tied on five points, while Ghupo Wantoks FC have four points and Marist FC remain at the bottom with one point.
SWPL said the remaining Round One fixtures were set to be played on Wednesday at East End Stadium, with Koloale FC taking on Ghupo Wantoks FC at 2pm before Marist FC meets Geniagu United FC at 4pm.
“The outcomes of these matches are critical not only for the teams’ overall performance at the end of Round One but also for their standings as the season unfolds,” the league stated.
The league also confirmed that Round Two will begin this weekend, with several catch-up matches still to be played as teams continue their pursuit of the 2026 SWPL title.
The 2026 Solrais Women’s Premier League features 10 clubs competing in a two-round competition. As the first half of the season draws to a close, the battle at both ends of the table remains alive, with Naha FC holding a narrow advantage over Frigates United, while Henderson Eels still have an opportunity to close the gap with their game in hand.
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