Fixtures

Australia New South Wales League 1 07/12 07:00 23 Canterbury Bankstown FC vs SD Raiders - View
Australia New South Wales League 1 07/19 07:00 24 Bankstown City Lions FC vs Canterbury Bankstown FC - View
Australia New South Wales League 1 07/26 07:00 25 Canterbury Bankstown FC vs Dulwich Hill - View
Australia New South Wales League 1 08/02 07:00 26 Croatia vs Canterbury Bankstown FC - View
Australia New South Wales League 1 08/09 07:00 27 Canterbury Bankstown FC vs University NSW - View
Australia New South Wales League 1 08/16 07:00 28 Canterbury Bankstown FC vs Bonnyrigg White Eagles - View

Results

Australia New South Wales League 1 07/05 09:00 22 [10] Hills United FC v Canterbury Bankstown FC [12] L 5-2
Australia New South Wales League 1 06/28 07:00 21 [10] Canterbury Bankstown FC v Macarthur Rams [14] L 0-1
Australia New South Wales League 1 06/20 10:15 20 [8] Blacktown Spartans v Canterbury Bankstown FC [9] L 3-1
Australia New South Wales League 1 06/14 07:00 19 [8] Canterbury Bankstown FC v Hakoah Sydney City East [10] D 2-2
Australia New South Wales League 1 06/07 09:00 18 [6] Inter Lions v Canterbury Bankstown FC [9] D 1-1
Australia New South Wales League 1 05/31 07:00 17 [7] Canterbury Bankstown FC v Bulls FC Academy [6] L 0-1
Australia New South Wales League 1 05/24 09:00 16 [13] Mounties Wanderers v Canterbury Bankstown FC [8] D 1-1
Australia New South Wales League 1 05/17 09:00 15 [3] MFK Havirov v Canterbury Bankstown FC [7] L 4-2
Australia New South Wales League 1 05/10 07:00 14 [7] Canterbury Bankstown FC v Northern Tigers [1] W 2-0
Australia New South Wales League 1 05/03 09:00 13 [13] Bonnyrigg White Eagles v Canterbury Bankstown FC [6] D 0-0
Australia New South Wales League 1 04/25 05:00 12 [6] University NSW v Canterbury Bankstown FC [5] D 1-1
Australia New South Wales League 1 04/19 07:00 11 [6] Canterbury Bankstown FC v Rydalmere Lions FC [8] W 3-2

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 31 16 15
Wins 8 6 2
Draws 10 3 7
Losses 13 7 6
Goals for 39 21 18
Goals against 53 24 29
Clean sheets 7 4 3
Failed to score 8 5 3

The Canterbury Bankstown Football Club is a soccer club based in Bankstown, New South Wales. It competes in the NSW League One after gaining promotion at the end of the 2022 season. The club was formed in 1886 and was an original member of the NSW Federation of Soccer Clubs when it broke away from the New South Wales Soccer Football Association and competed in its inaugural season in 1957.

The club won the inaugural Federation Cup and were premiers of the regular season, losing the grand final to Auburn. The club predominantly played in the top tier of soccer in Australia until the formation of the National Soccer League in 1977 where it would play in NSW First Division instead.

The club would play at national level on one occasion in 1986.

Canterbury Bankstown hosts matches at The Crest Reserve in Bass Hill, Sydney.

In total, Canterbury Bankstown have won two NSW Tier 1 premierships (1957 and 1985) and two championships (1958 and 1960). It has also won two Waratah Cups in 1957 and 1958) as well as two other lower division honours.

History

They were one of the first football clubs formed in Sydney and competed in the first ever New South Wales State League as Canterbury FC, the club has also been known as Canterbury-Marrickville Olympic and West Sydney Berries; the "Berry" part of the name derives from Canter-"bury." Since that time, the club has enjoyed some years of success and also painful years of premiership droughts and grand final losses. The club played in the 1986 season of the National Soccer League.

Having been one of the bigger and more successful district clubs in Sydney, by the mid-1960s the club found itself in severe financial strife. A group of influential and disgruntled Pan-Hellenic (Sydney Olympic) members and supporters decided because of various disputes to leave and enquired about investing in the club. It was all agreed that Canterbury would sell a controlling stake of the club to this group of investors, who wanted to form the basis of a 2nd big Greek soccer club in Sydney to challenge Pan-Hellenic, later to be known as Canterbury-Marrickville Olympic Soccer Club.

In the mid-2000s the club had changed its name from Canterbury-Marrickville Olympic to West Sydney Berries to increase its appeal across South-western Sydney. It was the first time in the club's history club played without Canterbury in its name except for the period when they were known solely as Marrickville Olympic during the late 70's early 80's.

The club was chosen by Football NSW to be automatically promoted along with Macarthur Rams to the NSW Premier League for the 2008 NSWPL Season. The main reason for the club's inclusion was to strengthen football's presence in Western Sydney and also to have a starting post for a possible Western Sydney franchise in the A-League. The team had an unsuccessful return to the top-flight league in New South Wales. The team managed a lowly 10th place and narrowly escaped relegation from the NSW Premier League. In July 2008 the West Sydney Berries announced they had raised more than $32.000 for the hospital at Westmead.

After finishing last in the 2010 NSW Premier League season the club was relegated to the NSW Super League for the 2011 season, and for the 2012 NSW Super League season was known as Bankstown Berries FC and has since been renamed Canterbury Bankstown FC.

Notable players

Johnny Warren, after whom Australian football's greatest prize, the Johnny Warren Medal is named is the best known personality of the history of the club. Alongside John Watkiss he participated in the World Cup 1974 in Germany. Graham Arnold, Charlie Yankos, goalkeeper Ron Corry, Peter Katholos, John Watkiss and Zlatko Arambasic are also Australian internationals who originated in the ranks of the club. Austrian legend, the former SK Rapid Wien player Leo Baumgartner belonged to the team with the Warren brothers, Watkiss and Corry that defeated Sydney FC Prague in the NSW grand-final of 1960 5–2. BONMYEONG KOO had golden boots in the football NSW league Two Men of 2022.

The Bankstown Berries are a dynamic and passionate soccer team based in Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia. Established with a commitment to fostering local talent and promoting the love of the game, the Berries have become a prominent fixture in the regional soccer scene. Known for their vibrant team spirit and strong community ties, the Berries embody the essence of grassroots soccer.

Competing in various leagues and tournaments, the Bankstown Berries are recognized for their skillful play, tactical discipline, and relentless determination on the field. The team is dedicated to developing players of all ages, offering training programs that emphasize not only technical skills but also teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

The Berries' home ground is a hub of activity, where fans gather to support their team with enthusiasm and pride. The club fosters a welcoming environment for players, families, and supporters alike, making it a cornerstone of the local community. With a focus on inclusivity and development, the Bankstown Berries continue to inspire the next generation of soccer stars while striving for success on the pitch.