1979 Marconi Fairfield FC season

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Marconi Fairfield
1979 season
Head Coach Rale Rasic
Stadium Marconi Oval
National Soccer League 1st
NSL Cup First round
Top goalscorerLeague: Mark Jankovics (18)
All: Mark Jankovics (18)
Highest home attendance10,837
vs. APIA Leichhardt
(28 May 1978)
National Soccer League
Lowest home attendance1,575
vs. Brisbane City
(6 May 1979)
National Soccer League
Average home league attendance5,272
Biggest win6–0
vs. South Melbourne (H)
(22 April 1979)
National Soccer League
Biggest defeat0–4
vs. Heidelberg United (H)
(17 June 1979)
National Soccer League
  1978
1980  

The 1979 season was the third in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield (now Marconi Stallions Football Club). In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 1st in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.

Contents

Players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Allan Maher
2 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Brogan
3 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Paul Degney
4 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS John Russell
5 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Ivo Prskalo
6 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Tony Henderson
7 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Gary Byrne
8 FW Flag of Italy.svg  ITA Roberto Vieri
No.Pos.NationPlayer
9 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Mark Jankovics
10 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Berti Mariani
11 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Sharne
12 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Eddie Krncevic
13 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Stuart Selvage
14 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Ken Lindsay
16 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Mike Berry

Competitions

Overall record

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
National Soccer League 11 March 197916 September 1979Matchday 11st2615655832+26057.69
NSL Cup 25 April 1979First roundFirst round100102−2000.00
Total2715665834+24055.56

Source: Competitions

National Soccer League

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Marconi Fairfield (C)2615655832+2640 [lower-alpha 1] Qualification to Finals series [lower-alpha 2]
2 Heidelberg United 2614754430+1436 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Sydney City 2615384729+1834 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Brisbane City 2614573830+834 [lower-alpha 1]
5 Adelaide City 2613674327+1633 [lower-alpha 1]
6 Newcastle KB United 2611964330+1332 [lower-alpha 1]
7 West Adelaide 26104122831325 [lower-alpha 1]
8 APIA Leichhardt 26113122937825
9 Brisbane Lions 26861228401222
10 Footscray JUST 26831529431420 [lower-alpha 1]
11 St George-Budapest 26761327431620
12 Canberra City 26681225411620
13 Sydney Olympic (R)2675142330719Relegated to the 1980 NSW State League
14 South Melbourne 26631726451916 [lower-alpha 1]
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A Bonus Point was awarded for victories of 4 goals or more.
  2. The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1979 National Soccer League.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2615655832 +26517422516 +98233316 +17

Results by round

Round1234567891011121314161718191520212223242526
Ground A H A HH A H A HAH A H A A H A HH A HAH A HA
ResultLLWDWWWWDDWWLWWWDDDWWWWLWL
Position1113422211111111111111111111
Points0034691214151618202023252728293032343638384040
Source: worldfootball.net
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

11 March 19791 Canberra City 3–1 Marconi Fairfield Canberra
Report Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 6,845 [1]
Referee: Ken Allen
18 March 19792 Marconi Fairfield 0–1 Brisbane Lions Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,800
Referee: Richard Lorenc
25 March 19793 Sydney City 0–4 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
Report
Stadium: Wentworth Park
Attendance: 2,844
Referee: Tony Boskovic
1 April 19794 Marconi Fairfield 4–4 Adelaide City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,242
Referee: Peter Rampley
8 April 19795 Marconi Fairfield 2–1 St George-Budapest Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,356
Referee: Jim Reeves
15 April 19796 Footscray JUST 0–5 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 5,200
Referee: Chris Bambridge
22 April 19797 Marconi Fairfield 6–0 South Melbourne Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Tim Davies
29 April 19798 West Adelaide 1–2 Marconi Fairfield Adelaide
Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 7,800
Referee: Don Campbell
6 May 19799 Marconi Fairfield 3–3 Brisbane City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 1,575
Referee: Ken Allen
13 May 197910 APIA Leichhardt 0–0 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
Report Stadium: Wentworth Park
Attendance: 10,856
Referee: Stewart Mellings
3 June 197911 Marconi Fairfield 2–1 Newcastle KB United Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 7,673
Referee: Richard Lorenc
10 June 197912 Sydney Olympic 0–3 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
Report
Stadium: Pratten Park
Attendance: 4,452
Referee: Tim Davies
17 June 197913 Marconi Fairfield 0–4 Heidelberg United Sydney
15:00 AEST Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,362
Referee: Des Miles
24 June 197914 Brisbane Lions 0–4 Marconi Fairfield Brisbane
Report
Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Doug Rennie
8 July 197916 Adelaide City 2–4 Marconi Fairfield Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 7,800
Referee: Chris Bambridge
15 July 197917 Marconi Fairfield 1–0 Sydney City Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 8,784
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
22 July 197918 St George-Budapest 1–1 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
Report
Stadium: St George Stadium
Attendance: 3,873
Referee: Bill Jones
29 July 197919 Marconi Fairfield 0–0 Footscray JUST Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,800
Referee: Peter Rampley
1 August 197915 Marconi Fairfield 1–1 Canberra City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,725
Referee: Henry Witschge
5 August 197920 South Melbourne 1–2 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Jack Johnston
12 August 197921 Marconi Fairfield 2–1 West Adelaide Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 5,480
Referee: Tony Boskovic
26 August 197922 Brisbane City 3–4 Marconi Fairfield Brisbane
Report
Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 6,535
Referee: Stewart Mellings
2 September 197923 Marconi Fairfield 2–0 APIA Leichhardt Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 10,837
Referee: Chris Bambridge
8 September 197924 Newcastle KB United 2–1 Marconi Fairfield Newcastle
14:30 AEST
Report Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Attendance: 12,448
Referee: Des Miles
16 September 197925 Marconi Fairfield 2–0 Sydney Olympic Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 5,400
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
23 September 197926 Heidelberg United 3–2 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 5,630
Referee: Don Campbell

Finals series

The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1979 National Soccer League.

7 October 1979 1 Marconi Fairfield 2–1 Heidelberg United Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 6,523
Referee: Ken Allen
14 October 1979 2 Brisbane City 2–1 Marconi Fairfield Brisbane
Report Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 5,100
Referee: Chris Bambridge
21 October 1979 3 Marconi Fairfield 0–1 Sydney City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,782
Referee: Stewart Mellings

NSL Cup

  Win  Draw  Loss

25 April 1979 First round Marconi Fairfield 0–2 Flag of New South Wales.svg Melita Eagles Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,578 [2]
Referee: Ken Allen

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [3] [2]

No.Pos.Nat.Player National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Maher 260 10 270
2DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Brogan 9+60 10 160
3DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Degney 262 10 272
4MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Russell 24+10 10 260
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ivo Prskalo 250 10 260
6DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Henderson 253 10 263
7MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Byrne 245 10 255
8FW Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Vieri 18+11 10 201
9FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Jankovics 2318 10 2418
10FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Berti Mariani 6+63 0+10 133
11FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Sharne 2610 10 2710
12FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Krncevic 2613 10 2713
13MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stuart Selvage 0+30 0+10 40
14FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Lindsay 11+42 00 152
16DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mike Berry 17+20 00 190

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.

RankNo.Pos.Nat.Player National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg
17MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Byrne 401 000 401
23DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Degney 500 000 500
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ivo Prskalo 500 000 500
416DF Flag of England.svg Mike Berry 400 000 400
56DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Henderson 300 000 300
69FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Jankovics 200 000 200
11FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Sharne 200 000 200
84MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Russell 100 000 100
8FW Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Vieri 100 000 100
Total 2701 000 2701

Clean sheets

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.

RankNo.Nat.Goalkeeper NSL NSL Cup Total
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Maher 10010
Total10010

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