The Western Sydney Wanderers Powerchair team has been crowned Australian Powerchair Football Association (APFA) Club Champions, securing the national title on home soil at Camellia Indoor Sports Centre in Sydney on Saturday 18 April.
The victory marks the Wanderers’ second national club championship in the past three years, further cementing the team’s status as one of the leading Powerchair Football programs in Australia.
In a dramatic Grand Final, the Wanderers defeated River City FC (Queensland) 7–6 on penalties after the match finished scoreless at Full Time and following Extra Time. In a composed and clinical shootout, all Wanderers players converted from the penalty spot to secure the championship.
The Wanderers progressed through a demanding week of competition, finishing the pool stage in third place following nine matches played from Tuesday to Friday. The team recorded six wins, two draws and one loss, scoring 34 goals and conceding just eight across the group stage.
In the Semi Final, the Wanderers secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Newcastle, with Steve Webb scoring the decisive goal to send the team into the Grand Final.
The club’s success is supported by partner NOVA Employment, whose commitment continues to play a vital role in the growth and sustainability of the Powerchair program.
Western Sydney Wanderers Powerchair team coach Craig O’Connor and team manager Jessica O’Connor were instrumental in guiding the squad through a challenging tournament campaign, alongside a dedicated group of players and support staff who delivered a championship-winning performance on home soil.
The Wanderers Powerchair team’s triumph adds another proud chapter to the club’s All Abilities program, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive football and elite opportunity for athletes of all abilities.
