Valentine Phoenix are the early pacesetters in the league and the only club with maximum points this season following their 1-0 win away to West Wallsend.

Substitute Scott Smith was the hero for Phoenix, his 80th minute winner coming after the Bluebells had failed to clear their line from a throw in.

Saturdays other match saw Broadmeadow Magic triumph 2-0 away to neighbours Hamilton Olympic.

A second goal of the season to Newcastle Jets youth striker Ben Martin and an own goal divided the clubs and ensured Magic secured their first win of 2009.

Easter Sunday's only fixture saw Weston Workers Bears FC win 3-2 away to Toronto Awaba.

Josh Castillo had given the Stags the lead until goals from Luke Walker and Rhys Tippett put the Bears on top before the break.

Toronto made it 2-2 midway through the second half, however last seasons Northern NSW player of the year Rhys Tippett showed his class once again, netting the winner for the Bears in the 85th minute.

The final match of the round saw South Cardiff share the spoils at home to Edgeworth Eagles.

Kane Goodchild gave the Gunners the lead in the opening stanza before a Shane Knight free late on made the final score 1-1.

Rhys Tippett is the early leader in the race for the golden boot with three goals from two games.