Moreton City Excelsior FC 2–2 Peninsula Power | NPL Queensland | 18 July 2026

A tightly contested affair at a sun‑drenched venue saw Moreton City Excelsior FC and Peninsula Power share the spoils in a 2‑2 draw that kept both sides firmly in the hunt for top‑spot honours in the Australia National Premier Leagues Queensland.

The home side struck first through a well‑worked move in the opening half, but Peninsula Power responded with characteristic resilience. The visitors equalised before the break, only for Moreton City to regain the lead shortly after half‑time. With the game entering its final quarter, Peninsula Power found a second leveller to ensure the points were split.

Match overview

This was a contest between two of Queensland’s most ambitious NPL clubs. Moreton City Excelsior, known for their fluid attacking football, controlled large spells of possession. Peninsula Power, however, demonstrated why they are perennial contenders, counter‑attacking with pace and precision.

Key moments

• 23’ – Goal Moreton City: A sweeping move down the left flank ended with a low cross turned in from close range.
• 40’ – Equaliser Peninsula Power: A defensive slip allowed the visitors’ top scorer to fire home from the edge of the box.
• 55’ – Goal Moreton City: A powerful header from a corner restored the home side’s advantage.
• 74’ – Equaliser Peninsula Power: A clinical finish after a quick break caught the hosts’ defence out of shape.

Standings impact

The draw leaves Moreton City Excelsior FC in third place on 28 points, three behind league leaders Gold Coast Knights. Peninsula Power move up to fourth with 26 points, keeping the top‑four race extremely tight heading into the final third of the season.

With both sides possessing title‑winning aspirations, this result feels like two points dropped rather than one gained – especially for the home team, who had targeted a win in front of their supporters.

Next up, Moreton City travel to Brisbane Roar Youth, while Peninsula Power host Eastern Suburbs in what promises to be another crucial round of NPL Queensland action.