In the previous round Port United were thoroughly smashed by Macleay Valley Rangers (1-5) in the first grade match at Dixie Park on August 8. Kempsey Saints were kept scoreless by Port Saints (0-3) during the round.

Sawtell and Taree Wildcats held out for a nil-all scoreline at Toormina Oval on August 8, while Coffs City United proved too strong for inter-town rivals, Coffs Coast Tigers (4-0).

The ladder is tight at the top with Coffs City United and Port Saints both on five wins. There is only two points between the top four teams with Macleay Valley Rangers, Boambee FC and Northern Storm all collecting four wins.

Port Saints coach Darrell Pascoe said there are no easy games this season and the key will be maintaining possession of the ball.

"We have one guy coming back from injury with a few weeks out, which is good. I'm a little bit concerned about the heavy schedule we have in the next few weeks," he said. "We've got a young side and we have to fit in a few games in front of us."

"The top four teams are there and the other teams aren't far behind. Every team has quality and run for the full 90 minutes.

"There are no easy games. If you're not performing at 100 per cent and not executing 100 per cent, then you could be a little embarrassed come game day. It's a tough comp."

In round six of the Coastal Premier League first grade this weekend, Boambee will play Port United at Ayrshire Park from 3pm on August 15.

Port Saints will play Coffs City United at 3pm on Findlay Park on Saturday. Taree Wildcats are up against Coffs Coast Tigers from 3pm at Taree Zone Field. Sawtell will play Northern Storm from 3pm at Toormina Oval, while Kempsey Saints play off against Macleay Valley Rangers from 3pm on Sunday, August 16.

In the Coastal Premier League reserve grade games this weekend, Boambee FC will play Port United FC at Ayrshire Park from 1pm on Saturday.

Port Saints will play off against Coffs City United from 1pm at Findlay Park on Saturday and Taree Wildcats are to face Coffs Coast Tigers at Taree Zone Field, the same time.

Sawtell FC will play Northern Storm at 1pm on Toormina Oval, while Kempsey Saints will face off with Macleay Valley Rangers at the Eden Street Sporting Fields from 1pm on Sunday.

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