Australia npl new south wales
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) New South Wales is the top-level statewide league for semi-professional soccer clubs in New South Wales, Australia. Here are some key facts about the league:
History: The NPL NSW was established in 2013, replacing the NSW Premier League as the top-level league in the state.
Format: The league consists of 12 teams, with each team playing each other twice (home and away) during the regular season. The top four teams at the end of the regular season qualify for the finals series, with the winner being crowned the champion.
Teams: The current teams in the NPL NSW are:
- APIA Leichhardt Tigers
- Blacktown City FC
- Bonnyrigg White Eagles
- Central Coast Mariners Youth
- Hakoah Sydney City East
- Manly United FC
- Marconi Stallions
- Mount Druitt Town Rangers
- North Shore Mariners
- Rockdale Ilinden FC
- Sutherland Sharks
- Sydney Olympic FC
Champions: The current champions of the NPL NSW are Sydney United 58 FC, who won the title in the 2020 season.
Promotion and Relegation: The top team in the NPL NSW is promoted to the A-League, while the bottom team is relegated to the NSW League One.
Cups: The NPL NSW teams also compete in the FFA Cup, a national knockout competition, and the NSW Premier League Cup, a regional cup competition.
Stadiums: The teams play their home matches at various stadiums across New South Wales, including the Sydney United Sports Centre, the Blacktown Football Park, and the Marconi Stadium.
Attendance: The average attendance for NPL NSW matches is around 200-300 fans per game, although some matches can attract larger crowds.
TV Broadcast: The NPL NSW matches are broadcast live on the Fox Sports network in Australia, as well as streamed online through the NPL NSW website and other platforms.