With just over two months remaining until the 2027 OFC Pro League campaign kicks off, teams are back in preseason training and getting set for kick off on January 22.
With squads close to being finalised and the fixture list confirmed, focus is shifting towards round one in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Teams start putting in the hard yards
January 22 is the date circled in team's calendars for the 2027 season and clubs are making their way back to the training pitch, as preparations kick into high gear.
Vanuatu United FC and Tahiti United are back into the swing of things, with Solomon Kings FC and Bula FC kicking off their preseason preparations shortly.
South Melbourne FC, Auckland FC and PNG Hekari FC have all made the most of domestic competition to stay sharp, whilst much of South Island United's squad have been involved in the New Zealand National League.
Bula FC young guns on the world stage
Fiji kick off their FIFA U-17 World Cup™ adventure on November 20th, with three Bula FC players being selected for the squad heading to Qatar.
Jone Loga, Bai Tito and Maikah Dau have will be part of the team, as they take on Spain, China and Morocco in Group H. Dau was part of Bula's Pro League side in 2026, with Loga and Tito in line to make their debuts in 2027.
Domestic roundup
South Melbourne FC have continued their strong start to the Australian Championship, with a victory over Sutherland Sharks.
Javi Lopez made two saves in the shootout, as Hellas won 6-5 on penalties, following a 0-0 in regular time. It leaves the Australia Cup winners top of their group, with two wins and two draws from their four fixtures.
The action in heating up in the New Zealand National League, with just one point separating the top four sides.
Christian Gray, Nathan Lobo and Michael Den Heijer were all part of Auckland City's squad, as they drew 2-2 with Birkenhead United, whilst Jaylen Rodwell and Adam Supyk started for Wellington Olympic, as they overcame Auckland United 4-2.
Dejaun Naidoo played all 90 minutes, as Auckland FC fell to a disappointing 6-1 home defeat to Napier City Rovers. Goalkeeper Eli Jones was an unused substitute.
Finally, Jack de Groot - who has signed for Bula FC for 2027 - kept a crucial clean sheet for Eastern Suburbs AFC, as they registered a 2-0 victory over league leaders Cashmere Technical.