Auckland FC have claimed local bragging rights again with a 3-1 victory over South Island United in the second North v South Island New Zealand derby of the season, at Govind Park in Ba.

South Island United have all but assured themselves a place in the Leaders Group, coming from behind to defeat Solomon Kings FC 2-1 in Suva.

The venues have been confirmed for Round 6 of the OFC Pro League, including the semi-finals and final, to be hosted in Auckland.

Tahiti United scored twice in second-half stoppage time to come from 3-1 down and secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against South Island United.

South Island United scored twice in second-half stoppage time to secure a valuable victory over Vanuatu United FC, as Round 5 got underway in Suva.

South Island United have let a two goal lead slip to lose to Bula FC 3-2 via a late winner at the National Stadium in Honiara in the OFC Pro League.

Vital wins for the New Zealand sides in the latest round of OFC Pro League football, this time in Honiara.

South Island United arrived in Honiara to kick-start the fourth round of the OFC Pro League where they are chasing two wins to cement their place in the top four of the competition.

The OFC Pro League clash between South Island United and Auckland FC match WAS postponed due to inclement weather in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon.

Ryan Feutz came off the bench to score twice, as South Island United secured a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Tahiti United.

Ten-men South Island United scored deep into stoppage time to secure a vital 2-1 victory over PNG Hekari FC.

Steven Van Dijk was the hero for South Island United, as his first-half penalty save secured a draw for the New Zealanders against Solomon Kings FC.

South Island United and South Melbourne FC shared six goals in an epic 3-3 draw on match day two of Round 2 at the OFC Pro League in Port Moresby.

South Island United have recorded their first ever OFC Pro League win, holding off a second half comeback from Vanuatu United FC to claim a 2-1 victory at North Harbour Stadium.

Auckland FC have taken the points in the first-ever North v South Kiwi derby in the OFC Pro League, following a clinical victory over South Island United.

South Island United has signed experienced defender Christian Gray to complete their squad for the inaugural OFC Pro League

Lewis Partridge (left) in action for the Wellington Phoenix will join South Islna dUnited for the OFC Pro League:PHOTO: SUPPLIED Wellington Phoenix academy graduate Lewis Partridge is excited to return home after signing for South Island United in the OFC Pro League. The 20-year-old former Christchurch United player has spent the past five seasons in Wellington and is currently playing for the Phoenix Reserves in the National League. LATEST HEADLINES: Ko struggles on 18th on

New Zealand’s newest professional football team South Island United on Tuesday trialled 14 players from clubs around the South Island for their OFC Pro League team.

The Christchurch-based OFC Pro League club will be competing as South Island United in the new professional league to reflect the representation of all 95 clubs in the southj island.