FQ Darling Downs

Grand Final glory secured in Stanthorpe 🏆

Congratulations to our 2026 Stanthorpe Grand Final winners, who rose to the occasion and claimed silverware on the biggest day of the season.

🏆 Senior Men: Stanthorpe Carlton
🏆 Senior Women: Stanthorpe United
🏆 U12/13 Mixed: Ballandean
🏆 U13-15 Girls: Tenterfield
🏆 U14-16 Mixed: Stanthorpe Carlton

A huge congratulations to all players, coaches, referees and volunteers who helped make the 2026 season a success.

Get ready for the biggest celebration on the football calendar 🏆✨

The Queensland Football Gala returns to Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October with a fresh new format including the introduction of the Gala Reception, a dedicated celebration tailored to the state's premier leagues, before we highlight the outstanding achievements of individuals and clubs from across our statewide football community.

Find out more & secure your tickets 👉 https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01l7-J0

We're excited to welcome back former Premier League referee and Football Australia's Head of Referees, Jon Moss, to the Queensland Football Convention this October.

This year, Jon will focus on one of the most crucial working relationships in the game — referees and coaches, exploring how better communication, mutual respect and collaboration can create a more positive environment for everyone. He'll also share his insights into the future of refereeing in Australia and the role coaches and clubs can play in supporting officials.

Get your tickets now: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01l7yD0

What can football learn from one of Australia’s greatest ever athletes? 🏅

We’re incredibly excited to welcome Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Olympian, to the 2026 Queensland Football Convention.

From high performance and teamwork to resilience, goal setting and dealing with setbacks, Emma will explore what it really takes to perform when it matters most, and how the small 1% gains can create extraordinary results.

🎟️ Get your tickets and be in the room with Emma McKeon: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01kTb_0

Congratulations to all our 2026 Darling Downs Grand Final Champions! 🏆

𝐔𝟏𝟑 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞: Willowburn White defeated Highfields Green 3-2 after extra time
𝐔𝟏𝟑 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬: Pittsworth Viqueens def TAS United Lionesses 1-0
𝐔𝟏𝟑 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏: Gatton Redbacks defeated Football Dalby 2-1 after extra time
𝐔𝟏𝟑 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐: UniSQ Gold defeated Garden City Raiders 3-0
𝐔𝟏𝟑 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑: Hawks Panthers defeated Rockville Rovers 3-2
𝐔𝟏𝟒/𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞: Gatton Redbacks defeated UniSQ 3-1
𝐔𝟏𝟒/𝟏𝟓 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏: Willowburn White defeated Highfields Gold 3-2
𝐔𝟏𝟒/𝟏𝟓 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐: Hawks Tigers defeated Willowburn Black 3-1
𝐔𝟏𝟒/𝟏𝟓 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬: Willowburn White defeated Highfields Emeralds 2-0
𝐔𝟏𝟔/𝟏𝟕 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏: TAS United defeated Highfields Gold 2-1
𝐔𝟏𝟔/𝟏𝟕 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞: Willowburn White defeated Highfields Gold 4-2 in Extra Time
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐: Chinchilla Grizzlies defeated Garden City Raiders 3-1
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏: UniSQ defeated West Wanderers 4-1
𝐅𝐐𝐏𝐋 𝟑 𝐔𝟐𝟑: St Albans defeated West Wanderers 1-0
𝐅𝐐𝐏𝐋 𝟑 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧: Highfields Gold defeated Willowburn White 2-0
𝐅𝐐𝐏𝐋 𝟑 𝐌𝐞𝐧: Willowburn defeated West Wanderers 4-1

👏 Congratulations to all players, coaches, match officials and volunteers who helped make the 2026 Darling Downs Finals Series such a success.

Willowburn Football Club are crowned 2026 Darling Downs Men's Champions 🏆

Willowburn rose to the occasion on Grand Final day, coming out of the blocks flying in the first half to claim the 2026 Darling Downs Men's Championship in front of a fantastic crowd at Toowoomba Sports Ground Stadium.

A deserved reward for a season of commitment, quality and consistency, congratulations to everyone at the club! 👏

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Your 3 Darling Downs Women's Champions for 2026... Highfields Football Club Gold 🏆

Goals from Madison Lockwood and Lucy Dyson helped inspire Highfields in front of a packed-out Toowoomba Sports Ground Stadium, securing the Premiership-Championship double.

Well done to everyone at Highfields for a fantastic season!

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Two legends announced. And there’s plenty more to come. 👀

We've welcomed Mark Bosnich and Robbie Kruse to the 2026 Queensland Football Convention — two Socceroos who experienced the game at the very highest level.

We’re taking it up another level next week:
🏅 One of Australia's biggest sporting names
🎤 Our keynote speaker
🟥 A former Premier League referee

🎫 Last chance to get your early bird tickets: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01ksSS0