Gippsland League fixture announced

The Gippsland League has unveiled its fixture for the 2027 season.

The season will open on Saturday, April 10 with Moe unfurling their 2026 senior football premiership flag before hosting Traralgon under lights in a twilight match.
The local Western Derby between Drouin and Warragul will round out the opening weekend on the following day alongside other derbies in Leongatha vs Wonthaggi and Sale vs Maffra.
Four rounds will see Sunday action - the same as 2026. Sunday play generally draws a mixed reception from clubs, but the league have chosen to stick to their guns.
Locally, Warragul will not have to play a fellow 2026 finalist until hosting Wonthaggi in round six, giving them ample opportunity to get off to a strong start in their second year under Gary Ayres.
It's a tougher opening run for Drouin, who play three of last season's top five in the first four rounds.
In a rather unusual case of scheduling for the Gippsland League, Warragul and Drouin will have played twice before either club has played every other team once.
In Warragul's case, they will meet Leongatha for the first time since their preliminary final the following round, while Drouin will also face Wonthaggi for the first time.
Wonthaggi will be forced to play on the road for the early stages of the season due to resurfacing works, much like Moe this year. The league will announce these venues at a later date.
The full fixture can be viewed at the Gippsland League's website.