Brisbane Roar II vs Olympic - Queensland NPL

The Queensland NPL returns to the home ground on April 19, 2026, where Brisbane Roar II and Olympic will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Both Brisbane Roar II and Olympic will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Queensland NPL. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, LLWLW in their last five and a season win rate of just 22.73% that has the alarm bells ringing. Olympic have blown hot and cold, LLWWL across their last five and a season win rate of 36.36%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. That’s according to Miguel Delaney of the Independent, who also adds that the Gunners remain keen on another world class forward in the form of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Brisbane Roar II will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Olympic's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Ajax's struggles have become a soap opera but new boss Michel has delivered seven wins and two draws across all competitions to ensure they at least have a Conference League campaign to look forward to.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Queensland NPL picture. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.