CTTLFA Knockout Final Preview: Stephanian Ottery vs Hanover Park

Lance Janari
Oct 3
1 min read

The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the CTTLFA 6th Division Knockout Final, as Stephanian Ottery prepares to face off against Hanover Park in what promises to be a tightly contested battle.

📍 Match Details

Date: Saturday, 04 October 2025
Time: 10:00
Venue: Saxon Rovers Maitland E.

🔍 Head-to-Head

These two sides have met twice this season:

31 May 2025: Stephanian Ottery 3-0 Hanover Park
02 August 2025: Hanover Park 5-1 Stephanian Ottery

With one win apiece, the rivalry is evenly balanced, adding extra spice to this final.

📈 Recent Form

Stephanian Ottery

✅ Win vs Edgemead G/W
❌ Loss vs Bothasig B
✅ Win vs Goodwood United
🤝 Draw vs Bothasig
✅ Win vs Bothasig B

Hanover Park

✅ Win vs Edgemead G/W
🤝 Draw vs Bye
❌ Loss vs Shosholoza

Stephanian Ottery comes into the final with slightly better momentum, having picked up three wins in their last five matches. Hanover Park, however, will be buoyed by their dominant 5-1 win in the most recent head-to-head.

⚔️ Key Factors

Stephanian Ottery will need to tighten their defense to avoid a repeat of the August defeat.
Hanover Park will look to exploit any gaps and build on their attacking success from the last meeting.
The neutral venue at Saxon Rovers could level the playing field, making tactical discipline and composure vital.

🔮 Prediction

While Hanover Park may hold a psychological edge from their last encounter, Stephanian Ottery’s recent form and resilience suggest this final could go either way. Expect a competitive match with moments of brilliance from both sides.