- Kingsley Westside currently hold 4th spot in Western Australia State League 1 on 16 points from 10 matches.
- Quinns FC are in 6th spot, two points behind Kingsley, on 14 points from 10 games.
- Kingsley have picked up 6 points from their last 5 matches, compared to Quinns' 7 points from their last 5.
State League 1 clash of styles
Kingsley Westside and Quinns FC meet in the Western Australia State League 1 for the first time since a pre-season cup in 2022, which Quinns won 3-1. Their first competitive clash will be a clash of tactical styles and an intriguing contest between two clubs with momentum.
Kingsley are the favourites at 1.86 for this fixture, with visitors Quinns listed at 3.36. Those odds reflect the slight edge that the home side has in this fixture, but this should be a tight contest, nevertheless.
Quinns are a pragmatic, defence-first team who like to sit deep, be compact and be dangerous on the counterattack. It was a game plan which won them the Division Two title in 2025 and Nick Jennings' side have brought the same style to the big league. They can be dangerous on the break and from set-pieces, but they were shown up badly last time out, losing 4-0 at home to Mandurah City.
Kingsley will try to control the tempo
Kingsley are a structured, possession-based side who like to build from the back and press the ball situationally, but their strength is in the centre of the pitch where they are usually in control of the tempo. The style of both clubs promises to make this an intriguing tactical battle on Saturday, as Kingsley try to control the tempo and Quinns try to spring forward quickly.
Ben Andrews' side have looked shaky at the back over the last few weeks, conceding nine goals in their last five league games. They've scored an average of 1.6 goals per game this season, which should be enough if they keep their concentration at the other end on Saturday. Max Adamson is the club's 2025 top scorer and brings a wealth of experience and a reliable finishing prowess to the squad, whilst a number of young, talented midfielders can provide energy and creativity in the build-up phase.
Mid-table battle could be a classic
This should be a watchable contest between a club looking to consolidate their place in the big league and one looking to continue their momentum after gaining promotion in 2025. Quinns have shown that they can be a dangerous team away from home in 2026, picking up seven points from their last five matches, including a 2-1 win at Inglewood United and a 1-1 draw at Gwelup Croatia.
Kingsley have also been in decent form away from home, but they have a more consistent record, picking up 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5. Their most recent match was a 1-3 defeat to Murdoch Uni Melville, whilst Quinns were beaten 4-0 by Mandurah City at home in their most recent fixture.
This game should be close, but Kingsley's home advantage and slightly superior league form to date suggests that they should edge it. Quinns' James Elkington-Soan, who was the club's 2025 leading goalscorer, can be a threat on the shoulder of the last defender or from set-pieces, whilst captain Ben Johns is an organiser and leader in the midfield. The Over 2.5 goals market is very short at 1.59, which suggests the bookmakers are expecting goals at both ends and a watchable fixture at Chichester Park, which should be in perfect condition for a game of football in the mild, sunny afternoon.