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Bendigo City FC Making Waves in Local Football Scene

The team's recent winning streak has fans excited for the rest of the season

By Bendigo Sport Desk · Published 4 July 2026, 10:53 pm

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Bendigo City FC Making Waves in Local Football Scene
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Quick summary
  • Bendigo City FC has won five of their last six matches, with their latest victory coming against the Ballarat Red Devils at the QEO Stadium on June 27.
  • This winning streak matters now because it has propelled the team to the top of the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 table, with 28 points from 14 matches.
  • The team's success is a testament to the hard work of the players, coaches, and staff, and has generated a lot of excitement among local football fans.

Bendigo City FC has won five of their last six matches, with their latest victory coming against the Ballarat Red Devils at the QEO Stadium on June 27.

This winning streak matters now because it has propelled the team to the top of the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 table, with 28 points from 14 matches. The team's success is a testament to the hard work of the players, coaches, and staff, and has generated a lot of excitement among local football fans. With the World Cup currently underway, there is a lot of attention on football, and Bendigo City FC is giving locals a reason to be proud of their own team.

In Bendigo, fans are flocking to the QEO Stadium on View Street to watch the team play, and local businesses such as the Bendigo Bank and the Capital Theatre are getting behind the team. The Bendigo Football Club is also running a number of programs to develop young players, including the Bendigo City FC Junior Academy, which is based at the Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve on Crusoe Road. The academy provides coaching and training to children aged 5-12, and costs $120 per term.

Statistics and Data

According to data from the Football Federation Victoria, Bendigo City FC has the highest average attendance in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2, with an average of 521 fans per match. The team's winning streak has also seen an increase in merchandise sales, with the team's online store reporting a 25% increase in sales over the past month. The team's social media following has also grown, with the team's Facebook page gaining 500 new followers in the past week. As of July 1, the team has sold 250 season tickets for the remainder of the season, at a cost of $150 each.

Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Bendigo City FC has a number of tough matches coming up, including a clash against the Moreland Zebras at the QEO Stadium on July 11. Fans can purchase tickets to the match online for $10, or at the gate for $15. The team is also running a number of promotions, including a 'Kids Free' deal for the match against the Whittlesea Ranges on July 25, where children under 12 can attend the match for free with a paying adult.

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