Players
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| 1978 season | |
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| Head Coach | Michael Laing |
| Stadium | Englefield Stadium Marconi Oval Wentworth Park |
| National Soccer League | 9th |
| NSL Cup | Quarter-finals |
| Top goalscorer | League: Clive Eaton (14) All: Clive Eaton (16) |
| Highest home attendance | 5,928 vs. St George-Budapest (28 May 1978) National Soccer League |
| Lowest home attendance | 500 vs. Brisbane City (9 April 1978) National Soccer League |
| Average home league attendance | 2,450 |
| Biggest win | 3–0 vs. Fitzroy United (A) (26 March 1978) National Soccer League 3–0 vs. South Melbourne (H) (6 August 1979) National Soccer League |
| Biggest defeat | 2–6 vs. Marconi Fairfield (A) (16 April 1978) National Soccer League |
The 1978 season was the second and final season in the National Soccer League for Western Suburbs Soccer Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Western Suburbs finished 9th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| National Soccer League | 5 March 1978 | 27 August 1978 | Matchday 1 | 9th | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 41 | 45 | −4 | 34.62 |
| NSL Cup | 24 May 1978 | 3 September 1978 | First round | Quarter-finals | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 66.67 |
| Total | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 44 | 46 | −2 | 37.93 | ||||
Source: Competitions
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 7 | St George-Budapest | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 41 | 40 | +1 | 25 |
| 8 | Sydney Olympic | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 43 | −8 | 25 |
| 9 | Western Suburbs | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 41 | 45 | −4 | 24 |
| 10 | Adelaide City | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 38 | 44 | −6 | 24 |
| 11 | Newcastle KB United | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 40 | −7 | 22 |
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 41 | 45 | −4 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 18 | +7 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 27 | −11 |
Source: worldfootball.net
Win Draw Loss
| 5 March 19781 | Sydney Olympic | 0–1 | Western Suburbs | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Arlington Oval Attendance: 4,124 [1] Referee: Jim Reeves |
| 12 March 19782 | Western Suburbs | 1–1 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Englefield Stadium Attendance: 1,053 Referee: Dennis McDermott |
| 26 March 19784 | Fitzroy United | 0–3 | Western Suburbs | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Schintler Reserve Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Tony Beazleigh |
| 27 March 19783 | Western Suburbs | 2–2 | Brisbane Lions | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Englefield Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Barry Wilkinson |
| 2 April 19785 | Western Suburbs | 0–0 | Footscray JUST | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Englefield Stadium Attendance: 1,023 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 9 April 19786 | Western Suburbs | 3–1 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Englefield Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 16 April 19787 | Marconi Fairfield | 6–2 | Western Suburbs | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 5,719 Referee: Doug Rennie |
| 23 April 19788 | Western Suburbs | 3–2 | Eastern Suburbs | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 2,476 Referee: Henry Witschge |
| 30 April 19789 | Adelaide City | 4–2 | Western Suburbs | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Sports Field Attendance: 5,500 Referee: Don Campbell |
| 6 May 197810 | South Melbourne | 2–1 | Western Suburbs | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Jim Dixon |
| 14 May 197811 | Western Suburbs | 1–2 | West Adelaide | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,685 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 20 May 197812 | Canberra City | 2–2 | Western Suburbs | Canberra |
| Report | Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: David Yelland |
| 28 May 197813 | Western Suburbs | 2–1 | St George-Budapest | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 5,928 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 3 June 197814 | Newcastle KB United | 2–1 | Western Suburbs | Newcastle |
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| Report |
| Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,789 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 11 June 197815 | Western Suburbs | 2–2 | Sydney Olympic | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 4,725 |
| 18 June 197816 | Brisbane Lions | 3–1 | Western Suburbs | Brisbane |
| Report |
| Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 2,300 Referee: Jack Wood |
| 25 June 197817 | Western Suburbs | 2–3 | Fitzroy United | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,458 Referee: Henry Witschge |
| 1 July 197818 | Footscray JUST | 2–3 | Western Suburbs | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 9 July 197819 | Brisbane City | 0–0 | Western Suburbs | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 2,300 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 16 July 197820 | Western Suburbs | 3–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,126 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 23 July 197821 | Eastern Suburbs | 3–0 | Western Suburbs | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 1,113 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 30 July 197822 | Western Suburbs | 2–3 | Adelaide City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 1,023 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 6 August 197923 | Western Suburbs | 3–0 | South Melbourne | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 4,102 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 13 August 197824 | West Adelaide | 2–0 | Western Suburbs | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 4,321 Referee: Jim Johnston |
| 20 August 197825 | Western Suburbs | 1–0 | Canberra City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,747 Referee: Barry Wilkinson |
| 27 August 197826 | St George-Budapest | 1–0 | Western Suburbs | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 1,025 Referee: Bill Jones |
Win Draw Loss
| 24 May 1978 First round | Western Suburbs | 2–0 |  Sutherland | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Garside Park Attendance: [2] |
| 19 July 1978 Second round | Western Suburbs | 1–0 | St George-Budapest | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 1,023 Referee: Henry Witschge |
| 3 September 1978 Quarter-finals | Newcastle KB United | 1–0 | Western Suburbs | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,417 Referee: Jack Wood |
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [3] [2]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | |||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  | Wally Lachowicz | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | DF |  | Rod Skellern | 24+1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| 3 | — | | Warren Turnbull | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| 4 | DF |  | Bob Noble | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | | Peter Wilson | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | | Dave Harding | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 4 |
| 7 | MF | | Peter Stone | 25 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 3 |
| 8 | MF | | Brian O'Donnell | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| 9 | FW | | Andy Scott | 14+2 | 3 | 2+1 | 0 | 19 | 3 |
| 10 | FW | | Clive Eaton | 26 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 16 |
| 11 | — | | John Vernon | 13+5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 4 |
| 12 | DF | | Ian Rowden | 16+3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 13 | FW | | Alan Fisher | 17+4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 9 |
| 20 | GK | | Greg Woodhouse | 9+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| — | DF | | Greg Ankudinoff | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| — | DF | | Barry Campbell | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| — | — | | Mark Davies | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| — | — | | Brian Dodd | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| — | — | | Rob Drewes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| — | GK | | Terry Eaton | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| — | — | | Mark Samuels | 2+7 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | ||||||
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| 1 | 9 | FW | | Andy Scott | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 8 | MF | | Brian O'Donnell | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 4 | DF | | Bob Noble | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | FW | | Clive Eaton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 3 | — | | Warren Turnbull | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | | Dave Harding | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | FW | | Alan Fisher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 5 | DF | | Peter Wilson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | — | | John Vernon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | DF | | Ian Rowden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| — | GK | | Terry Eaton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | ||||
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.
| Rank | No. | Nat. | Goalkeeper | NSL | NSL Cup | Total |
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| 1 | — | | Terry Eaton | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | 20 | | Greg Woodhouse | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | | Wally Lachowicz | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
The 1977 season was the first in the National Soccer League for South Melbourne Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. South Melbourne finished 11th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Eastern Suburbs. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Eastern Suburbs finished 2nd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup quarter-finals by Brisbane City
The 1977 season was the first in the National Soccer League for Mooroolbark Soccer Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Mooroolbark finished 14th to be relegated in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup second round by Fitzroy United.
The 1978 season was the first in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the first season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 11th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup semi-finals by Brisbane City.
The 1977 season is the first in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield. In addition to the domestic league, Marconi Fairfield competed in the NSL Cup as runners-up.
The 1977 season was the first in the National Soccer League for Sydney Olympic Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Sydney Olympic finished 12th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1977 season was the first in the National Soccer League for West Adelaide Soccer Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. West Adelaide finished 7th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the semi-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1977 season was the first in the National Soccer League for Western Suburbs Soccer Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Western Suburbs finished 5th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Adelaide City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, Adelaide City competed in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Brisbane City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, Brisbane City competed in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Brisbane Lions. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the history of Canberra City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Fitzroy United. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Footscray JUST. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for South Melbourne Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for St George-Budapest. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Sydney Olympic Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Sydney Olympic finished 8th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for West Adelaide Soccer Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. West Adelaide finished 1st in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 4th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
