Premier Soccer League Heads to Semifinals

PNG's Premier Soccer League (PSL) competition concluded its regular season last weekend (29th November 2025) and is set to host the Semifinals this Sunday (7th December), with the top-4 teams battling for supremacy in Port Moresby and Lae, respectively.  

After 22 rounds of competitive and entertaining football, the top four teams have progressed to the Semifinals, where they will compete for the prestigious PSL 2025 championship glory in the nation’s capital. 

Lae City FC had an unbeaten record of 50 points, registering 15 wins and 5 draws from 20 matches. The competition leaders also claimed the Minor Premiership title following an incredible season. 

Despite losing a few of its experienced players to the OFC Professional League team, Hekari United FC’s young guns stepped up to defend their title, finishing second on the standings with 40 points.   

Gulf Komara FC had a mixed season, finishing 3rd on the pole position with 40 points, while FC Morobe Wawens secured the top 4 spot with 37 points.

The PNG Football Association acknowledged the dedication and commitment of all clubs, officials, match officials, venue staff, and the supporters throughout the regular season and looks forward to delivering a successful season. 

“We congratulate the top four teams on reaching the semi-finals and extend our appreciation to all participating clubs for their contributions to a successful 2025 season. We anticipate highly competitive fixtures as the league moves into the finals,” said PNGFA. 

The following are the Semifinal fixtures on Sunday (7th December):

• Lae City FC Vs FC Morobe Wawens - 3:00 PM kickoff at Lae’s 11 Mile Academy

• Hekari United FC Vs Gulf Komara FC - 3:00 PM kickoff at Port Moresby’s PNG Football Stadium

The losers will bow out of the championship race and fight for the 3rd spot, while the winners will advance to the Grand Final, slated for 13th December 2025, at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby.

Meanwhile, in compliance with the Competition Regulation 2025 under the clause awards, the two grand finalists will be rewarded with prize money.