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Soccer fans are in for a treat this weekend, with six Premier Division games across Saturday and Sunday.
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Rounds seven and eight will be contested this weekend because the competition is suspended for the June long weekend.
On Saturday, fifth-placed South United face sixth-placed Moore Creek at Gipps St, fourth-placed Tamworth FC confront first-placed Oxley Vale Attunga at Johnson Field and second-placed Gunnedah make the trip east to tackle third-placed North Companions at Marius St.
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Round eight action then sees Gunnedah host South United, while Moore Creek meet Kootingal at Johnson Field and North Companions and Oxley Vale Attunga clash at Marius St.
OVA coach Tim Coates expects his undefeated side to be as per program for the match against Tamworth FC, with the exception of Brendon Fergie.
"We expect to be without injured experienced defender Brendon Fergie for both games and will check fitness of other players at training," he said.
"Two hard games over two days will test the fitness of all clubs and it's a big ask. However can you ever get too much football?"
Gunnedah, fresh from a win against Tamworth FC last round, will be hoping to continue their strong form when they face North Companions.
Three points separate the sides on the table, though Gunnedah hold a far superior goal difference.
"Hopefully on Saturday we get away with no injuries and have the numbers to back up on Sunday," Gunnedah coach Andy Cygan said.
Gunnedah have been bolstered this season by the presence of three overseas players: Bruno Perroni, Bautista Burgos and Karl-Lembit Usta.
Cygan described their influence as "massive," labelling their on-field performances as "brilliant."
Sadly, all three are set to return home within the next month, leaving a void for Gunnedah to fill.
Cygan said: "We're just trying to get as many points as possible on the board."
He added: "The back half of the season, we're just going to have to persevere and have people step up."
Less than 24 hours after the final whistle on Saturday, Gunnedah will take on South United.
"The first time we played Souths we found them pretty tough ... We're expecting a tough task on Sunday as well," Cygan said.
"If we can win both games on the weekend, that will put us in a really good position."
Tamworth FC are the only team who will avoid Sunday afternoon football, with the side afforded a bye in round eight.
Kootingal has the bye on Saturday.
The Kougars have conceded 27 goals in six rounds and are yet to win a match.
They drew against their opponents on Sunday, Moore Creek, in round one.
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