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Australia NPL Victoria

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DateRHome v Away-
09/08 05:00 14 [3] Avondale v Port Melbourne SC [6] 3-1
09/07 09:30 14 [4] Pascoe Vale v Oakleigh Cannons [5] 1-2
09/10 08:30 1 [1] Heidelberg Utd v Bentleigh Greens [4] 1-2
09/01 09:30 2 [1] Heidelberg Utd v Oakleigh Cannons [6] 2-0
09/01 09:30 2 [2] South Melbourne v Bentleigh Greens [4] 5-7
08/26 05:00 14 [3] Avondale v Oakleigh Cannons [6] 1-2
08/25 10:00 14 [4] Bentleigh Greens v Green Gully [5] 4-0
09/11 07:30 1 South Melbourne v Oakleigh Cannons 3-2
09/04 05:00 2 Bentleigh Greens v Oakleigh Cannons 1-3
09/03 08:30 2 Heidelberg Utd v South Melbourne 1-2
08/28 07:30 14 South Melbourne v Hume City 3-0
08/26 10:00 14 Oakleigh Cannons v Green Gully 5-2
08/21 05:00 26 Richmond SC v Avondale 1-1
08/21 05:00 26 Melbourne Victory U21 v Heidelberg Utd 1-4
08/21 05:00 26 Hume City v Bulleen Lions 0-2
08/21 05:00 26 Melbourne Knights v Pascoe Vale 1-2
08/21 05:00 26 Bentleigh Greens v Port Melbourne SC 4-1
08/21 05:00 26 Oakleigh Cannons v Northcote City 3-0
08/21 05:00 26 South Melbourne v Green Gully 4-2
08/15 10:30 25 Bulleen Lions v Richmond SC 0-1
08/14 06:00 25 Heidelberg Utd v Oakleigh Cannons 0-0
08/14 05:00 25 Avondale v Melbourne Knights 5-0
08/13 05:00 25 Green Gully v Melbourne Victory U21 2-1
08/13 05:00 25 Northcote City v Bentleigh Greens 2-1
08/12 10:30 25 Port Melbourne SC v Hume City 1-0
08/12 10:15 25 Pascoe Vale v South Melbourne 1-4
08/08 10:30 24 Oakleigh Cannons v Green Gully 0-1
08/07 06:00 24 South Melbourne v Melbourne Knights 2-1
08/07 05:00 24 Melbourne Victory U21 v Pascoe Vale 0-6
08/07 05:00 24 Avondale v Bulleen Lions 3-2
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Wikipedia - National Premier Leagues Victoria

The National Premier Leagues Victoria, commonly known as NPL Victoria, is a semi-professional soccer league in Victoria, Australia. The league is a part of the National Premier Leagues, and is the highest level within the Victorian soccer league system, serving jointly as the second tier within the overall Australian pyramid.

Administered by Football Victoria, NPL Victoria is the latest iteration of first division competitions in the state. Historically known as the Victorian State League and later as the Victorian Premier League, the league was first founded in 1908 as the Victorian Amateur League and would soon become the Victorian First Division. It adopted its current branding in 2014, following Football Federation Australia's 2012 National Competition Review.

NPL Victoria is contested by 14 clubs. Running from February to September each year, the league sees teams play 26 regular season fixtures, once at home and once away against each other club. The first-placed team at the conclusion of the regular season is termed the "premier". The top six-placed clubs then play a knock-out finals series, with the winner becoming the "champion". As of the 2025 season, the three bottom-placed teams at the conclusion of the season are relegated to the division below, Victoria Premier League 1.

In the 2024 season, Football Victoria included a provision that relegation in the 2024 season would be suspended if a National Second Division commences in 2025; instead assigning two relegation spots in the 2025 season.

The league premier qualifies as Victoria's representative in the national finals series, whilst the champion plays against the Dockerty Cup winner in the FV Community Shield.

History

The league commenced as the Victorian Soccer League in 1909 with Carlton United being the first champions. It has run continuously except for a three season postponement from 1916 to 1918 owing to World War I. After 1945 the league, like fellow state competitions around the country, received a massive boost in numbers and quality with the post-war influx of European migrants, whose dominance was established so effectively that no club which had won the title before 1952, Juventus' first title, has won one since.

Juventus would go on to dominate the league in the 1950s, winning six titles, including five in a row from 1952 to 1956. In 1958, after the Victorian Amateur Soccer Federation was formed, the league became known as the Victorian State League. From 1962 until 1976 the league was largely dominated by South Melbourne Hellas and Footscray JUST, which won 11 titles between them.

With creation of the National Soccer League (NSL) in 1977, the league gradually lost most of its stronger clubs, a trend that reached its peak between 1984 and 1986, when the NSL used a split conference system. After 1987, however, the league slowly started regaining clubs, firstly those discarded when the conference system experiment was abandoned and later when clubs became permanently relegated by the NSL to their respective state leagues. The dominant side during the years from 1977 to 2004 was Green Gully, who won six titles during this period, despite also missing the years 1984–1986 from being in the NSL.

In 1991 the league rebranded again to become the Victorian Premier League and the first finals to determine the champions were staged in 1992, won by the newly promoted North Geelong. Following the demise of the NSL in 2004, the remaining two Victorian NSL teams Melbourne Knights and South Melbourne were granted permission to play in the VPL season of 2005. The league received a major boost at the start of the 2005 season when Vodafone became major naming rights sponsors, with the competition being renamed the Vodafone Cup. The 2005 season initially saw crowds attending in record numbers to witness the return of old derbies such as that between South Melbourne and Heidelberg United, but with the formation of the A-League filling the void of a national domestic league, 2006 saw a sharp decline in attendances.

The end of the 2006 season also witnessed a controversial finish to the relegation battle. With three teams finishing on 30 points, Sunshine George Cross were relegated on goal difference. However, a post-season appeal to the tribunal on the grounds that Essendon Royals had fielded a suspended player (Ilcho Mladenovski in round 24) saw the Royals deducted a point and relegated. Ultimately, both clubs reprised their position in the following season's competition with the inclusion of the Australian Institute of Sport evening out the numbers to 16, and as the first part of reforms to the competition set to be brought about in 2008.

The Australian Institute of Sport experiment was largely derided by the local clubs, and after their removal from the competition in 2008, the league reverted to 12 teams and a Top 5 Finals-Series in 2009. However, the concept of a youth development squad was reintroduced in 2010 with the National Training Centre team playing in midweek fixtures throughout the season but not for competition points. In 2011 the team, mostly comprising players from the Melbourne Victory youth squad, was renamed Victorian Training Centre Football and was eligible to score competition points for its matches but ineligible to qualify for the finals series or be relegated.

On 15 September 2013, Victoria Police arrested up to ten people, including Southern Stars FC players David Obaze, Nick McKoy and Joe Woolley as well as the coach, Zaya Younan, for allegations of match fixing. They are expected to be charged with corrupting the outcome of betting.

In early 2013, it was announced that Victoria would join the National Premier Leagues, with the Victorian Premier League expected to be rebranded for the 2014 season. Although Football Federation Victoria's initial proposal was halted with the announcement of a deferral in November 2013 after several clubs objected to the process for selecting team. However, by December 2013, a resolution was reached whereby Victorian teams would participate in the 2014 season.

The Australia NPL Victoria soccer tournament is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated events in the Australian soccer calendar. It brings together the top clubs from the state of Victoria to compete for the ultimate glory and the chance to be crowned champions.

The tournament showcases the immense talent and skill of the players, as they battle it out on the field in a series of intense and thrilling matches. The teams represent various regions and cities within Victoria, creating a sense of pride and rivalry among the supporters.

The Australia NPL Victoria tournament is known for its high level of competition and the quality of football on display. The participating clubs consist of both established powerhouses and up-and-coming teams, ensuring a healthy mix of experience and youthful exuberance.

The tournament follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team in the league. The matches are held at top-notch stadiums and venues, providing a fantastic atmosphere for both players and spectators alike.

The Australia NPL Victoria tournament not only serves as a platform for clubs to showcase their talent, but it also acts as a stepping stone for players to catch the attention of professional scouts and potentially secure contracts with higher-level teams.

The tournament is a celebration of the beautiful game, with passionate fans filling the stands, creating an electric atmosphere that adds to the excitement on the field. The matches are often closely contested, with teams leaving everything on the pitch in pursuit of victory.

The Australia NPL Victoria tournament is a true spectacle of soccer, combining skill, passion, and fierce competition. It is a must-watch event for soccer enthusiasts and a testament to the thriving soccer culture in Victoria, Australia.