Boston Legacy W 2:0 Chicago Red Stars W 
Orlando Pride W 3:0 Kansas City W 
Racing Louisville W 0:2 Bay FC W 
FC Motown II 4:2 Long Island Rough Riders 
Santafé Wanderers 3:2 Sunflower State 
Tecnico Universitario 0:2 Macara 
Sport Boys 1:0 Comerciantes 
Utah Royals W 1:3 NJ/NY Gotham FC W 
Tucson 2:1 Capo 
West Seattle Junction 3:5 Snohomish United 
New Town 0:3 South Hobart II 
Glenorchy Knights U21 0:3 Olympia Warriors 
Port Melbourne 0:5 North Sunshine Eagles 
Weston Bears 3:2 Lambton Jaffas 
South Hobart 2:0 Ulverstone 
Singleton Strikers 1:0 South Cardiff 
Cessnock City Hornets 2:1 Dudley Redhead United 
Moreland City 0:1 Springvale 
Clarence Zebras 1:2 Launceston City 
Devonport City 2:0 South East Utd. 
Hobart Utd. 1:3 Hobart City 
Northern Rangers 5:0 Launceston U21 
Somerset 1:0 Riverside Olympic U21 
Launceston United U21 3:3 Burnie Utd. 
Canberra Olympic 2:1 Canberra White Eagles 
Melbourne City II 2:2 Heidelberg United 
Eltham Redbacks FC 3:1 North Geelong Warriors 
Newcastle Croatia FC 1:2 Lake Macquarie 
Canberra FC 2:0 Brindabella 
Tuggeranong United 1:0 Belconnen United 
Ken Bates, who has passed away at 94, was one of English football’s most unforgettable characters. He bought Chelsea for just £1 back in 1982 and turned the struggling club into a top team. Later, he also owned Leeds United and never shied away from making headlines.
Controversies and Colorful Moments
Bates was known for his sharp tongue and bold decisions. He built Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge into a modern stadium but also faced criticism for his tough management style. Some of his most memorable moments include electric fences at the ground to keep out hooligans and his long-running feuds with other club owners.
- He famously installed an electric fence at Stamford Bridge.
- He sold Chelsea to Roman Abramovich in 2003 for a huge profit.
- He later took over Leeds United and fought to keep them in the Premier League.
Final Years and Lasting Impact
Bates remained a polarizing figure until the end. Fans either loved or hated him, but no one can deny he changed English football. His legacy includes Chelsea’s rise to the top and his no-nonsense approach that made him a legend in the sport.