MELBOURNE Victory is headed back to Shepparton to take on Green Gully SC for its NPL Round 8 match on Saturday, March 29.
Following the success of the Club’s pre-season friendly against the Goulburn Valley Suns at Shepparton Sports City in September 2024, the Club’s return to the region’s will also see Victory engage with local schools to deliver football clinics in the lead-up to the fixture.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, emphasised the significance of this announcement in building on the success of the A-League men’s team’s visit last year.
“Our community has a proud football history, and this match with the Club’s NPL team will give local football fans the opportunity to experience a high-level club right here in our own backyard,” he said.
“Securing partnerships with organisations like Melbourne Victory and hosting events like this further strengthens our region’s reputation as the sporting and events capital of regional Australia.
“I want to thank Melbourne Victory for their faith and commitment to our region. We are extremely excited to continue strengthening this partnership and look forward to delivering incredible outcomes for our community in the future,” Cr Sali said.
“One of the most exciting aspects of this visit is the Club’s community team running clinics at local primary schools, giving even more people, especially those who can’t attend the games, access to the Club.”
Melbourne Victory will kick off against Green Gully SC on Saturday, March 29 at 4pm. The match will be streamed live via the NPL Victoria YouTube Channel.
All current Melbourne Victory members will enjoy free access to the match by presenting their physical or digital membership card at the venue. Tickets for the match will also be available for purchase at the stadium. For further information, please call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
