2026 South Island United FC season
| 2026 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Christchurch United |
| Chairman | Viatcheslav Meyn |
| Head Coach | Rob Sherman |
| Stadium | United Sports Centre |
| OFC Professional League | 4th |
| Top goalscorer | Ryan Feutz Haris Zeb (2 goals each) |
| Biggest win | 2–1 vs Vanuatu United (H), 23 January 2026, OFC Pro League vs PNG Hekari (A), 7 February 2026, OFC Pro League |
| All statistics correct as of 7 February 2026. | |
The 2026 South Island United Football Club season is the club's first season in existence and their inaugural season in the OFC Professional League.
Management team
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  Rob Sherman
|
Squad information
Players and squad numbers last updated on 4 February 2025. Appearances include all competitions.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
First team
| No. | Player | Nat. | Positions | Date of birth (age) | Place of birth | Signed in | Signed from | Apps. | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||
| 1 | Steven van Dijk (V) | 
|
GK | 1 September 1997 (aged 28) | Apeldoorn
|
2025 |  Christchurch United
|
4 | 0 |
| 21 | Callum Kennett |
|
GK | 26 March 2004 (aged 21) |
|
2025 | Upper Hutt City
|
0 | 0 |
| 23 | Shea Stapleton |
|
GK | 23 June 1999 (aged 26) |
|
2025 | Petone
|
0 | 0 |
| Defenders | |||||||||
| 2 | Lewis Partridge |
|
DF | 7 January 2005 (aged 20) | Lincoln
|
2025 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves
|
4 | 0 |
| 4 | Christian Gray (captain) |
|
DF | 29 November 1996 (aged 29) | Gisborne
|
2025 | Auckland City
|
4 | 0 |
| 5 | Josh Rogerson |
|
DF | 4 January 2000 (aged 25) |
|
2025 | Christchurch United
|
2 | 0 |
| 6 | Jaylen Rodwell |
|
DF | 31 May 2002 (aged 23) | Auckland
|
2025 | Auckland United
|
4 | 1 |
| 10 | Ry McLeod |
|
DF | 2 May 2004 (aged 21) |
|
2025 | Western Springs
|
4 | 0 |
| 12 | Riley Grover |
|
DF | 29 February 2004 (aged 21) | Upper Moutere
|
2025 | Christchurch United
|
3 | 0 |
| 24 | Jacob Krayem (V) | .svg.png){kind=small}
|
DF | 3 June 2002 (aged 23) |
|
2025 | Wynnum Wolves
|
4 | 0 |
| Midfielders | |||||||||
| 3 | Ollie van Rijssel (vice-captain) |
|
MF | 4 September 2000 (aged 25) | Wellington
|
2025 | Christchurch United
|
4 | 0 |
| 8 | Jackson Manuel |
|
MF | 24 February 2003 (aged 22) |
|
2025 | Auckland City
|
4 | 0 |
| 14 | Dauntae Mariner (OFC) | 
|
MF | 25 January 2000 (aged 25) | Campbelltown
|
2025 | Nelson Suburbs
|
3 | 0 |
| 17 | Deen Hasanovic (V) |
|
MF | 17 June 2002 (aged 23) |
|
2026 |  Al-Ittifaq
|
2 | 0 |
| 18 | Charlie Beale |
|
MF | 3 August 2003 (aged 22) |
|
2025 | Christchurch United
|
0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rovu Boyers (OFC) | 
|
MF | 19 April 2003 (aged 22) | Munda
|
2025 | West Adelaide
|
1 | 0 |
| Forwards | |||||||||
| 7 | David Yoo |
|
FW | 7 December 1999 (aged 26) |  Seoul
|
2025 | Auckland City
|
4 | 1 |
| 9 | Ryan Feutz |
|
FW | 18 May 2001 (aged 24) | Ashburton
|
2025 | Sydney Olympic
|
4 | 1 |
| 11 | Oskar van Hattum |
|
FW | 14 April 2002 (aged 23) | Auckland
|
2025 | .svg.png){kind=small} Valour
|
3 | 0 |
| 19 | Haris Zeb | 
|
FW | 15 May 2001 (aged 24) |
|
2025 | Auckland City
|
4 | 2 |
| 20 | Oliver Fay |
|
FW | 16 July 2003 (aged 22) |
|
2025 | Auckland United
|
1 | 0 |
Notes:
- Player (V) – Player who is considered as a Visa player from outside of the Oceania Football Confederation.
- Player (OFC) – Player who is considered as an Oceania Visa player.
Transfers
Note: Transfers' in/out date may refer to the date of announcement and not the date of signing from the mentioned players.
Transfers in
| No. | Position | Name | From | Type/fee | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | FW | David Yoo
|
Auckland City
|
Free transfer | 17 November 2025 | [1] |
| 2 | DF | Lewis Partridge
|
Wellington Phoenix Reserves
|
Free transfer | 21 November 2025 | [2] |
| 5 | DF | Josh Rogerson
|
Christchurch United
|
Free transfer | 27 November 2025 | [3] |
| 3 | MF | Ollie van Rijssel
|
Christchurch United
|
Free transfer | 27 November 2025 | [3] |
| 14 | FW | Dauntae Mariner
|
Nelson Suburbs
|
Free transfer | 29 November 2025 | [4] |
| 12 | DF | Riley Grover
|
Christchurch United
|
Free transfer | 1 December 2025 | [4] |
| 20 | FW | Oliver Fay
|
Auckland United
|
Free transfer | 5 December 2025 | |
| 6 | DF | Jaylen Rodwell
|
Auckland United
|
Free transfer | 6 December 2025 | |
| 8 | MF | Jackson Manuel
|
Auckland City
|
Free transfer | 8 December 2025 | |
| 11 | FW | Oskar van Hattum
|
Valour FC
|
Free transfer | 9 December 2025 | [5] |
| 1 | GK | Steven van Dijk
|
Christchurch United
|
Free transfer | 10 December 2025 | |
| 18 | MF | Charlie Beale
|
Christchurch United
|
Free transfer | 11 December 2025 | |
| 10 | DF | Ry McLeod
|
Western Springs
|
Free transfer | 11 December 2025 | |
| 9 | FW | Ryan Feutz
|
Sydney Olympic
|
Free transfer | 12 December 2025 | [6] |
| 23 | GK | Shea Stapleton
|
Petone
|
Free transfer | 13 December 2025 | |
| 21 | GK | Callum Kennett
|
Upper Hutt City
|
Free transfer | 13 December 2025 | |
| 19 | FW | Haris Zeb
|
Auckland City
|
Free transfer | 18 December 2025 | [7] |
| 24 | DF | Jacob Krayem
|
Wynnum Wolves
|
Free transfer | 22 December 2025 | |
| 22 | MF | Rovu Boyers
|
West Adelaide
|
Free transfer | 31 December 2025 | |
| 17 | MF | Deen Hasanovic
|
Al-Ittifaq
|
Free transfer | 2 January 2026 | [8] |
| 4 | DF | Christian Gray
|
Auckland City
|
Free transfer | 7 January 2026 | [9] |
Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
| OFC Pro League | 17 January 2026 | Matchday 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 50.00 | |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 50.00 | |||
Last updated: 23 January 2026
Source: Competitions
OFC Professional League
Circuit Series table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Melbourne
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 11 | Qualification for Leaders play-off group |
| 3 | Solomon Kings
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 8 | |
| 4 | South Island United
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 8 | |
| 5 |  Bula FC
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 5 | Qualification for Challengers play-off group |
| 6 |  Tahiti United
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 February 2026. Source: OFC Pro League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head to head; 5) Head to head goal difference; 6) Head to head goals scored; 7) Disciplinary record; 8) Coin toss[10]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head to head; 5) Head to head goal difference; 6) Head to head goals scored; 7) Disciplinary record; 8) Coin toss[10]
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 |
Last updated: 4 February 2026.
Source: OFC Pro League
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on 8 February 2026. Source: OFC Pro League
A = Away; H = Home; N = Neutral; B = Bye; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; X = Bye
Notes:
A = Away; H = Home; N = Neutral; B = Bye; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; X = Bye
Notes:
- 1 Matchday 2 (vs Bula FC) was postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
Matches
The fixtures were announced on 24 November 2025.[11]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
Circuit 1
| 17 January 2026 1 | Auckland FC | 3–0 | South Island United | Auckland, New Zealand |
| 19:00 (NZDT) | (Report) (OFC) |
Stadium: Eden Park Attendance: 5,910 Referee: Ben Aukwai (Solomon Islands) |
| 20 January 2026 2 | Bula FC | Postponed | South Island United | Albany, New Zealand |
| 15:00 (NZDT) | (OFC) | Stadium: North Harbour Stadium |
| 23 January 2026 3 | South Island United | 2–1 | Vanuatu United | Albany, New Zealand |
| 15:00 (NZDT) |
|
(Report) (OFC) |
|
Stadium: North Harbour Stadium Attendance: 427 Referee: David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea) |
Circuit 2
| 1 February 2026 4 | South Island United | 3–3 | South Melbourne | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| 11:30 (PGT) | (Report) (OFC) |
Stadium: PNG Football Stadium Attendance: 155 Referee: Ben Aukwai (Solomon Islands) |
| 4 February 2026 5 | Solomon Kings | 0–0 | South Island United | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| 11:30 (PGT) | (Report) (OFC) |
Stadium: PNG Football Stadium Attendance: 156 Referee: Jose Cabero (Chile) |
| 7 February 2026 6 | PNG Hekari | v | South Island United | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| TBC | Stadium: PNG Football Stadium |
Circuit 3
| 21 February 2026 7 | Tahiti United | v | South Island United | Australia |
| TBC | Stadium: TBC |
| 24 February 2026 8 | South Island United | v | Auckland FC | Australia |
| TBC | Stadium: TBC |
| 27 February 2026 9 | South Melbourne | v | South Island United | Australia |
| TBC | Stadium: TBC |
Circuit 4
| 14 March 2026 10 | South Island United | v | PNG Hekari | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| TBC | Stadium: National Stadium |
| 19 March 2026 11 | South Island United | v | Bula FC | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| TBC | Stadium: National Stadium |
Circuit 5
| 11 April 2026 12 | Vanuatu United | v | South Island United | Fiji |
| TBC | Stadium: TBC |
| 14 April 2026 13 | South Island United | v | Tahiti United | Fiji |
| TBC | Stadium: TBC |
| 17 April 2026 14 | South Island United | v | Solomon Kings | Fiji |
| TBC | Stadium: TBC |
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Includes all competitions.
- As of 7 February 2026
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | OFC Pro League | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||||
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||||
| 1 | GK | NED
|
Steven van Dijk | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||
| 21 | GK | NZL
|
Callum Kennett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 23 | GK | NZL
|
Shea Stapleton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Defenders | |||||||||||
| 2 | DF | NZL
|
Lewis Partridge | 5 | 0 | 3+2 | 0 | ||||
| 4 | DF | NZL
|
Christian Gray | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||
| 5 | DF | NZL
|
Josh Rogerson | 3 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | ||||
| 6 | DF | NZL
|
Jaylen Rodwell | 5 | 1 | 4+1 | 1 | ||||
| 12 | DF | NZL
|
Riley Grover | 3 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | ||||
| 24 | DF | AUS
|
Jacob Krayem | 4 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | ||||
| Midfielders | |||||||||||
| 3 | MF | NZL
|
Ollie van Rijssel | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||
| 8 | MF | NZL
|
Jackson Manuel | 5 | 0 | 3+2 | 0 | ||||
| 10 | MF | NZL
|
Ry McLeod | 5 | 0 | 2+3 | 0 | ||||
| 14 | MF | SAM
|
Dauntae Mariner | 4 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | ||||
| 17 | MF | AUS
|
Deen Hasanovic | 2 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | ||||
| 18 | MF | NZL
|
Charlie Beale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 22 | MF | SOL
|
Rovu Boyers | 2 | 1 | 0+2 | 1 | ||||
| Forwards | |||||||||||
| 7 | FW | NZL
|
David Yoo | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| 9 | FW | NZL
|
Ryan Feutz | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||||
| 11 | FW | NZL
|
Oskar van Hattum | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 19 | FW | PAK
|
Haris Zeb | 5 | 2 | 4+1 | 2 | ||||
| 20 | FW | NZL
|
Oliver Fay | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||||
References
- ^ "South Island United presents David Yoo as historic first signing". Christchurch United. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ^ "Phoenix graduate Lewis Partridge returns to South Island for OFC Pro League". Christchurch United. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ^ a b "More signings as OFC Pro League's South Island United reveal club logo". friendsoffootballnz.com. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ a b Brew, Andy (4 December 2025). "Nelson footballers embark on professional football dream with South Island United". The Press NZ. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ "South Island United sign Kiwi striker". Star News. 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "South Island United add goalscorer Ryan Feutz to their OFC Pro League squad". friendsoffootballnz.com. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Auckland City striker Haris Zeb signs for OFC Pro League's South Island United". friendsoffootballnz.com. 18 December 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ "Midfielder becomes 20th signing for OFC Pro League's South Island United". friendsoffootballnz.com. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ "South Island United sign Auckland City's Club World Cup hero Christian Gray". stuff.co.nz. 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "OFC Professional League Competition Regulations" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ "Match schedule confirmed for OFC Pro League". OFC Pro League. 24 November 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.