Macarthur Rams FC

[4] The origins of Macarthur Rams are traced back to the earliest records of Campbelltown City Soccer Club, which is the 'NSW Inter Suburban Division Four' 1968 season in which they won the premiership; ahead of 'Liverpool Eagles' on goal difference.

[5] This was the beginning of a triple promotion, which saw them compete in the NSW Federation Division Three in 1971; positioned on the third tier of the Australian football league system.

From 1982 to 1984, Campbelltown City competed in three grand finals, winning the latter two against Queens Park Eastern Suburbs both years.

[13] In July 1976, a group of residents from Macquarie Fields and Glenfield held a meeting to gage whether there was enough interest to establish a football club in the local area.

The club's teams were to compete in the Southern Districts Soccer Association Leagues and to play their home games behind James Meehan High School, Macquarie Fields.

[14] After successful seasons in the Southern Districts competition, Glenquarie United began competing in the NSW football league system.

Campbelltown District are now known as Gunners Soccer Club and compete in the MFA-run M-League, which is positioned at the sixth tier of the Australian football league system.

[25] In 1994, Macarthur Rams won the NSW Division One competition, finishing as both premiers and champions, defeating Wollongong United 1–0 in the grand final.

For the first time in six years, the Rams would compete in the NSW second division, placing them back at the third tier of the Australian football league system at the turn of the century.

[30] They achieved one play-off qualification spot in the six-year stint through goal-difference, losing 3–0 to Fraser Park in the elimination final.

[34] The 2009 season saw Rams return to Lynwood park, and in the proceeding year qualifying for the elimination final play-off;, losing 3–0 to former NSL side Spirit FC after extra time.

Facing 5th-placed Granville Rage, a late Craig Cooley equaliser pushed the game to penalties, in which the Rams won 7–6.

The Rams' first season in NPL NSW 2 saw them finish second in the league and defeating Mounties Wanderers 2–1 in the qualifying final, before losing 2–1 to St George FC in the major semi-final.

Leading them to the grand-final, they faced Parramatta once again at Gabbie Stadium in Seven Hills, in which they won the NPL NSW 2 championship by once again, beating them 2–1, courtesy of goals from Netfali Gonzalez and Gerard Ouffoue.

It was announced on 21 May that the vacant position was filled by MFA M-League club Oran Park Rovers' chairman, Michael Giusti.

The position was then appointed to NPL 2 club Blacktown Spartans' former head coach and former Futsalroos captain, Brett Hewit.

[50] On 5 August 2021, the Rams announced the appointment of Blacktown Spartan's former technical director, Paul Bertolissio, as the club's 'Head of Football'.

[58] On 22 March 2022, after an undefeated start to the 2022 season, Rams faced BDAFA Premier League side Greenacre Eagles in the 2022 Australia Cup.

[62] On 9 April 2022, the Rams suffered a 5–0 loss to Bankstown City FC, resulting in the largest score margin of a League Two game at the time.

[70] Rams continued to advance through the finals, defeating Brett Hewit's former club Canterbury Bankstown FC in a penalty shootout, sparking a pitch invasion at Jensen Park[71] They proceeded to defeat Central Coast United FC 1–4, with former Australia Schoolboys captain Daniel Blachura dribbling through six players to assist Christian Torrelli's goal.

In the 5th minute of stoppage time, former Macedonia international Daniel Georgievski lost possession, leading to a Rams counterattack.

Christian Torrelli played a through ball to Anthony Vastag, who converted the winner; winning the grand final in the 94th minute.

[78] On 23 September 2022 Stevan Savicic and Brett Hewit were named the Goalkeeper and Coach of the Year respectively by Football NSW at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney.

[1] The rivalry is also fuelled by the common players and coaches movement to and from both clubs through Youth and Seniors, as well as the general perception of Rams' superiority as they have historically competed in higher leagues.

[82] The rivalry in the Youth League was pushed as for five fixtures in a row from 2020 to 2021, all the matches had been scheduled and played at Ron Dine Memorial Reserve, the home ground of Camden Tigers.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

[89] Macarthur Rams field junior teams from the age groups of U9s to U18s, in alignment with the Football NSW league structures.

[90] On 5 October 2022 Rams announced that Dean Plaatjies would replace former Premier League and Socceroos player, Brett Emerton as the Technical Director of the SAP program.

[citation needed] Youth teams are able to be promoted or relegated, via the Football NSW 'Club Championship' system, in which points across all age groups (excluding U13s) are added together and presented on a table alongside all other clubs within the league.

Macarthur Rams celebrating their 2022 FNSW League Two championship