Belmont Swans Football Club, known as Bel Swans, is based in the Blacksmiths area of the Hunter region. Founded in 1935 as Blacksmiths Rangers, the club expanded its name in 1956 to cover the Belmont and Swans areas.
Since 2015, it has been known by its current name in accordance with the rules of the Football Federation Australia. The team plays in the NPL Northern NSW, the second tier of the Australian football pyramid below the A-League. Beltswans combines tradition with ambition, regularly participating in cup competitions. Matches in this league are often high-scoring, making them attractive for analysis at morospin-au.com.
7-3 victory over Toronto Avaba in the 2021 FFA Cup
One of the most memorable moments in the club's history occurred in the preliminary round of the FFA Cup on 16 April 2021. Belmont Swansea faced Toronto Avaba Stegz, a team from the lower Northern NSW league. The match took place at Beltswan's home ground in Blacksmiths. From the opening minutes, coach Andre Gumprecht's team took the initiative. In the 5th minute, forward Josh Lockwood opened the scoring with a precise shot after a solo run. Toronto responded in the 12th minute, but Belmont quickly regained the lead: in the 18th minute, midfielder Matt McKay scored from a free kick.
The hosts dominated possession throughout the first half, creating 12 shots on goal to the visitors' four. The difference widened in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Lockwood completed his brace, taking advantage of a defensive error. Toronto reduced the deficit in the 58th minute, but Belswans responded with a flurry of goals. McKay's goals in the 65th and 72nd minutes made it 5-2. Strikers Ryan Black and Tommy Dickinson added the finishing touches in the 78th and 85th minutes. The 7-3 result was a sensation. The team converted 7 of 18 chances, showing perfect efficiency. This rout brought in tens of thousands of dollars in winnings, as the odds on a big Belmont win were over 5.0.
8-1 rout of Wallasea in the 2021 FFA Cup
The game took place on neutral ground in Wallsend, where about 400 spectators gathered. The opponent, a historic club from Hunter, had experience in the lower divisions but was unable to withstand the power of Belzvans. The match began with a goal by Lockwood in the 3rd minute after a pass from McKay. Wallace responded in the 10th minute, but this only spurred the hosts on. In the 15th minute, Black doubled the lead with a header from a corner.
The first half ended 4-1 with goals from Dickinson in the 28th minute and McKay in the 42nd minute. In the second half, Belmont took it to a new level. In the 48th minute, Lockwood scored his third goal. Then came the masterpieces: in the 55th minute, McKay completed his hat-trick with a long-range shot, and in the 62nd minute, Black added a fourth. Wallasey surrendered, conceding in the 70th minute to substitute forward James Smith and in the 82nd minute to Dickinson. The final score of 8-1 reflected their complete superiority. Beltswan had 22 shots, 14 on target, compared to their opponents' 6. The defence, led by captain Tom Henderson, did not falter. This match became legendary, bringing in over $50,000 in winnings thanks to odds of over 7.0 for a win by a margin of 5+ goals.
4-1 triumph against Adamstown Rosebud in the 2021 FFA Cup
The game was played in Adamstown in the rain, which added to the drama. Belmont, motivated by their previous successes, started aggressively. In the 8th minute, Lockwood scored with his first touch after a cross. Adamstown equalised in the 20th minute, but Belswans did not lose their composure. McKay restored the lead in the 32nd minute with a free kick over the wall.
The first half ended 2-1 in favour of the visitors. In the second half, the advantage grew: in the 55th minute, Black finished off a cross, and in the 68th minute, Dickinson sealed the deal with a long-range shot. Adamstown responded only once in the 75th minute, but it did not change the outcome. Belmont dominated in the air, winning 12 of 15 aerial duels, and had 16 shots to 9. The defence repelled all threats, including a penalty in the 82nd minute. The 4-1 score took the team to the sixth round, where they lost 0-1 to Weston Bears.
This triumph over an evenly matched opponent brought in about $20,000 in winnings with odds of 4.5 for a straight win.