2015 Football Federation Victoria season

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Football Federation Victoria
Season2015
2014
2016

The 2015 Football Federation Victoria season was the 104th season of competitive soccer in Victoria. It was the second season under the new competition format for state-level soccer. [1] [2]

Contents

NPL Victoria

NPL Victoria
Season2015
Champions Bentleigh Greens
Premiers South Melbourne
Matches played137
Goals scored388 (2.83 per match)
Top goalscorerMilos Lujic (18 goals)
Biggest home win South Melbourne 7−1 North Geelong Warriors
(29 May 2015)
Biggest away win Green Gully 2−8 Heidelberg United
(11 April 2015)
Highest scoring Green Gully 2−8 Heidelberg United
(11 April 2015)
2014
2016

The 2015 National Premier Leagues Victoria season was played over 26 rounds. The overall premier of this division qualified for the 2015 National Premier Leagues finals series, competing with the other state federation champions in a final knockout tournament to decide the National Premier Leagues champion for 2015. [3]

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 South Melbourne 2618445822+3658 2015 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Bentleigh Greens (C)2617724825+2358 2015 Victoria Finals
3 Heidelberg United 2615655129+2251
4 Melbourne Knights 2615563927+1250
5 Hume City 2613584128+1344
6 Pascoe Vale 26124103430+440
7 Green Gully 26114115245+737
8 Port Melbourne 2696113734+333
9 Avondale FC 2687113742531
10 Northcote City 26931432491730
11 Oakleigh Cannons 2675143341826
12 North Geelong Warriors (R)26631730522221 2015 relegation play-offs
13 Werribee City (R)26461620503018Relegation to 2016 NPL Victoria 2
14 Dandenong Thunder (R)26431930693915
Source: [4] [5]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated

Finals

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
1 South Melbourne 3
3 Heidelberg United 2 (0)6 Pascoe Vale 2
6 Pascoe Vale 2 (3)1 South Melbourne 1
2 Bentleigh Greens 3
2 Bentleigh Greens 2
4 Melbourne Knights 2 (0)5 Hume City 0
5 Hume City 2 (2)

Promotion/relegation play-off

West vs East Promotion/relegation play-off
12 North Geelong Warriors 0
W2 Moreland Zebras 1 E2 Melbourne Victory Youth 2
E2 Melbourne Victory Youth 2

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals [6]
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Milos Lujic South Melbourne 18
2 Flag of England.svg Daniel Heffernan Heidelberg United 13
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Liam Boland Green Gully 12
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christopher Lucas Bentleigh Greens 11
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stipo Andrijasevic Melbourne Knights 10

NPL Victoria 1

West

NPL Victoria 1 West
Season2015
Matches played93
Goals scored305 (3.28 per match)
2014
2016

The 2015 National Premier Leagues Victoria 1 West was played over 28 rounds, with each team playing the teams in their conference twice and the other conference once. The top team at the end of the season was promoted to National Premier Leagues Victoria, Bentleigh Greens second placed team entered the promotion play-off.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Bulleen Lions (P)2817655026+2457Promotion to the 2016 NPL Victoria
2 Moreland Zebras 2814956530+3551 2015 promotion play-offs
3 Moreland City 2815674434+1051
4 Ballarat Red Devils 2814775536+1949
5 Melbourne City Youth 28135105645+1144
6 St Albans Saints 28126104729+1842
7 Whittlesea Ranges 2897124446234
8 Sunshine George Cross 28971232431134
9 Bendigo City 28671538551725
10 Brunswick City 28541937834619
Source: [7]
(P) Promoted

East

NPL Victoria 1 East
Season2015
Matches played93
Goals scored353 (3.8 per match)
2014
2016

The 2015 National Premier Leagues Victoria 1 East was played over 28 rounds, with each team playing the teams in their conference twice and the other conference once. The top team at the end of the season was promoted to National Premier Leagues Victoria, whilst the second placed team entered the promotion play-off.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Richmond (C, P)2818375936+2357Promotion to the 2016 NPL Victoria
2 Melbourne Victory Youth (P)2817478744+4355 2015 promotion play-offs
3 Dandenong City 2814685935+2448
4 Box Hill United 28153104644+248
5 Goulburn Valley Suns 28152117246+2647
6 Kingston City 28152115950+947
7 Eastern Lions 2811895050041
8 Murray United 28641838804222
9 Springvale White Eagles 28451924543017
10 Nunawading City 28012732127951
Source: [7]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Grand Final

The NPL1 season concluded with a single match between the winners of the leagues in the West and East sections, to determine the NPL1 Victoria Champion.

Victoria State League 1

North-West

Victorian State League 1 North-West
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Western Suburbs 2214354221+2145
2 Sydenham Park 2214354328+1545
3 Altona Magic 2213544320+2344
4 Preston Lions 2213453523+1243
5 North Sunshine Eagles 2211474438+637
6 Keilor Park 2283113433+127
7 Altona East Phoenix 2283113742527
8 Diamond Valley United 2274112631525
9 Westgate FC 22721336481223
10 Cairnlea FC 22651131501923
11 Corio (R)22551233532020Relegation to the 2016 State League 2
12 Sunbury United (R)22431523401715
Source: [ citation needed ]
(R) Relegated

South-East

Victorian State League 1 South-East
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Mornington 2217236925+4453
2 Clifton Hill 2214535432+2247
3 South Springvale 2211564738+938
4 Langwarrin 2212374734+1336 [a]
5 Malvern City 2211295247+535
6 Warragul United 2293103930+930
7 Frankston Pines 2293104742+530
8 Morwell Pegasus 22751037481126
9Casey Comets225982130924
10 Manningham United 22631330441421
11 Noble Park United (R)22431523593615Relegation to the 2016 State League 2
12 Doncaster Rovers (R)22431522593715
Source: [8]
(R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Langwarrin were deducted 3 points.

Victoria State League 2

North-West

Victorian State League 2 North-West
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Banyule City (P)2214444925+2446Promotion to the 2016 State League 1
2 Yarraville (P)2214355124+2745
3 Moreland United 2214355129+2245
4 Essendon Royals 2214265230+2244
5 Sporting Whittlesea 2213363422+1242
6 Geelong 2212463731+640
7 Fitzroy City 229494238+431
8 Essendon United 2266103644824
9 Heidelberg Stars 22551226391320
10 Hume United 22531427482118
11 Westvale SC (R)22261421492812Relegation to the 2016 State League 3
12 Melbourne University (R)2205171966475
Source: [ citation needed ]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

South-East

Victorian State League 2 South-East
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Berwick City (P)2214444826+2246Promotion to the 2016 State League 1
2 Mooroolbark (P)2213545133+1844
3 Old Scotch 2212374934+1539
4 Beaumaris 2211474536+937
5 Sandringham 229674441+333
6 North Caulfield 22102105146+532
7 Heatherton United 229674935+1430 [a]
8 Peninsula Strikers 22751041561526
9 Doveton 226793743625
10 Seaford United 2266104344124
11 Old Melburnians (R)22471136511519Relegation to the 2016 State League 3
12 Dingley Stars FC (R)2215162069498
Source: [ citation needed ]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Heatherton United were deducted 3 points.

Victoria State League 3

North-West

Victorian State League 3 North-West
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Hoppers Crossing (P)2216334417+2751Promotion to the 2016 State League 2
2 Altona City (P)2214265323+3044
3 Whittlesea United 2213544532+1344
4Williamstown SC2211474635+1137
5 La Trobe University 22102104340+332
6 Western Eagles 228592835729
7 Upfield SC 2284104651528
8 Darebin United 22751036501426
9 Lalor United 2265113337423
10 Geelong Rangers 22551227401320Qualification to the 2015 relegation play-offs
11 Brunswick Zebras (R)22621427472020Relegation to 2016 State League 4
12 North City Wolves (R)22621431522120
Source: [ citation needed ]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

South-East

Victorian State League 3 South-East
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 St Kilda SC (P)2214625326+2748Promotion to the 2016 State League 2
2 Caulfield United Cobras (P)2210753729+837
3 Monbulk Rangers 2210664432+1236
4 South Yarra 2210574538+735
5 Mazenod United 229493233131
6 Knox City 228682625+130
7 Riversdale 228683434030
8 Ashburton United 2282122635926
9 Middle Park 225983644824
10 Croydon City 22731232481624Qualification to the 2015 relegation play-offs
11 East Brighton United (R)2256114147621Relegation to 2016 State League 4
12 Old Carey (R)22481031461520
Source: [ citation needed ]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Promotion/relegation play-off

North vs West North-West play-off
10 Geelong Rangers 1
N2 West Preston 1 W2 Brimbank Stallions 0
W2 Brimbank Stallions 2
South vs East South-East play-off
10 Croydon City Arrows 1
S2 Endeavour Hills 1 E2 Old Camberwell Grammarians 0
E2 Old Camberwell Grammarians 2

Victoria State League 4

North

Victorian State League 4 North
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Fawkner (P)2217417027+4355Promotion to the 2016 State League 3
2 West Preston 2215346636+3048Qualification to the 2015 promotion play-offs
3 Bundoora United 2214355427+2745
4 Epping City 2213366631+3542
5Plenty Valley2211565629+2738
6 Watsonia Heights 2211385138+1336
7 FC Strathmore 2210485634+2234
8 Northern Falcons 22551236491320
9 Northern United 22451334632917
10 Newmarket Phoenix 22841045561128
11 Greenvale United 2223172762359Relegation to 2016 State League 5
12 Meadow Park 22022061151092
Source: [ citation needed ]
(P) Promoted

West

Victorian State League 4 West
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Melbourne City (P)2213545330+2341 [a] Promotion to 2016 State League 3
2 Brimbank Stallions 2213544522+2341 [b] Promotion play-offs
3 Bell Park 2212464127+1440
4 Maribyrnong Greens 2210933324+939
5 Sebastopol Vikings 2210574436+835
6 Point Cook FC 22102103940132
7 Melton Phoenix 2284105240+1228
8 Altona North 2284103535028
9 Surf Coast 22831134461227
10 Truganina Hornets 2281133442825
11 Keilor Wolves 22551227411420Relegation to 2016 State League 5
12 Laverton Park 2223172377549
Source: [9]
(P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. Melbourne City was deducted three points. [9] [10]
  2. Brimbank Stallions was deducted three points. [9] [10]

South

Victorian State League 4 South
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Brighton (P)2215254823+2547Promotion to the 2016 State League 3
2 Endeavour Hills 2214356537+2845Qualification to the 2015 promotion play-offs
3 Bayside Argonauts 2213545628+2844
4 Endeavour United 2211474838+1037
5 Dandenong South 22102104449532
6 Hampton Park United 2284103744728
7 Noble Park 226793540525
8 Brandon Park 226793342925
9 Skye United 22721342551323
10 Keysborough 22571028451722
11 Lyndale United 22571035562122Relegation to 2016 State League 5
12 Sandown Lions 22621444581420
Source: [ citation needed ]
(P) Promoted

East

Victorian State League 4 East
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Eltham Redbacks (P)2219219526+6959Promotion to the 2016 State League 3
2 Old Camberwell Grammarians 2213546234+2844Qualification to the 2015 promotion play-offs
3 Monash University 2211746141+2040
4 Collingwood City 2212284840+838
5 Ringwood City 2210575438+1635
6 Old Xaverians 229674439+533
7Waverley Wanderers22101114845+331
8 Elwood City 22731235541924
9 Whitehorse United 22631344551121
10 Rowville Eagles 22541335622719
11 University of Melbourne 22541333602719Relegation to 2016 State League 5
12 Heidelberg Eagles 22401831966512
Source: [ citation needed ]
(P) Promoted

Victoria State League 5

North

Victorian State League 5 North
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Mill Park SC 2118307111+6057Promotion to the 2016 State League 4
2 Marcellin Old Collegians SC 2114436223+3946
3 Old Ivanhoe Grammarians SC 219572936732
4 Reservoir Yeti 219573334132
5 Yarra Jets 2183105235+1727
6 Old Trinity Grammarians SC 2153133740318
7 Keon Park SC 21441333703716
8 Mitchell Rangers 21311728966810
Source: [ citation needed ]

West

Victorian State League 5 West
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Spring Hills FC 2116146024+3649Promotion to the 2016 State League 4
2 Balmoral FC 2115336620+4648
3 Lara SC 2115246621+4547
4 RMIT FC 2111286137+2435
5 Kyneton District SC 219395144+730
6 Melbourne Lions 21711330673722
7 Gisborne SC 2122172357348
8 Sporting Carlton 21121837124875
Source: [ citation needed ]

South

Victorian State League 5 South
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Springvale City SC 2217327624+5254Promotion to the 2016 State League 4
2 Harrisfield Hurricanes SC 2216426621+4552
3 Rosebud Heart SC 2216158627+5949
4 Baxter SC 2213455541+1443
5 Chelsea FC 229585940+1932
6 Albert Park SC 229584638+832
7 East Bentleigh Strikers 221001240531330
8 Old Mentonians SC 22751030471726
9 White Star Dandenong SC 22811331491825
10 Casey Panthers SC 22451333744117
11 Parkmore SC 22331621624112
12 Prahran City FC 2212192390675
Source: [ citation needed ]

East

Victorian State League 5 East
Season2015
2014
2016
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Kings Domain FC 2114527026+4447Promotion to the 2016 State League 4
2 Glen Waverley SC 2113354523+2242
3 St Kevins Old Boys SC 2111555430+2438
4 Mt. Lilydale Old Collegians SC 2111466632+3437
5 Healesville SC 219484738+931
6 Swinburne FC 218674733+1430
7 Montrose SC 21311727704310
8 Lilydale Eagles SC 211020201241043
Source: [ citation needed ]

Women's Premier League

Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Sportsmart
Women's Premier League
Season2015
Champions South Melbourne
Premiers Boroondara Eagles
2014
2016

This was the final season of the WPL format, known for sponsorship reasons as the Sportsmart Women's Premier League. This competition was replaced by the National Premier Leagues Victoria Women.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Boroondara Eagles (X)2215528220+6250Finals series
2 Ashburton United 2214536726+4147
3 South Melbourne (C, X)2215166839+2946
4 Bundoora United (X)2215164824+2446
5 Heidelberg United 2213455125+2643
6 Bulleen Lions 2211387340+3336
7 Sandringham (X)2293104038+230
8 Victorian Women's NTC 227783940128
9 Box Hill United 2275103836+226
10 Casey Comets (X)22241621593810
11 Caufield United Cobras (X)22301917106899
12 South Yarra (X)22202011102916
Source: foxsportspulse.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (X) Not granted a licence for the 2016 Women's NPL season

Finals

Cup Competitions

Dockerty Cup

Football Victoria soccer clubs competed in 2015 for the Dockerty Cup. The tournament doubled as the Victorian qualifiers for the 2015 FFA Cup, with the top four clubs progressing to the Round of 32. A total of 191 clubs entered the qualifying phase, with the clubs entering in a staggered format.

The Cup was won by South Melbourne.

In addition to the two A-League clubs (Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City), the four semi-finalists (Heidelberg United, Hume City, Oakleigh Cannons and South Melbourne) competed in the final rounds of the 2015 FFA Cup.

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