2016 National Premier Leagues

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National Premier Leagues
Season2016
Champions Sydney United 58 (2nd Title)
Finalists Adelaide City
Bentleigh Greens
Brisbane Strikers
Canberra Olympic
Devonport City
Edgeworth FC
Perth SC
Sydney United 58
2015
2017

The 2016 National Premier Leagues was the fourth season of the Australian National Premier Leagues football competition. The league competition was played amongst eight separate divisions, divided by FFA state and territory member federations. The divisions are ACT, NSW, Northern NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.

Contents

The winners of each respective divisional league competed in a finals playoff tournament at season end, with Sydney United 58 crowned as Champions, [1] which gave them direct qualification for the 2017 FFA Cup Round of 32. [2]

League tables

ACT

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Canberra Olympic (C)1815035016+3445 2016 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Tigers FC 1813326128+3342 2016 ACT Finals
3 Belconnen United 1811254924+2535
4 Canberra 1810264431+1332
5 Gungahlin United 186482029922
6 FFA Centre of Excellence 1871105148+322
7 Tuggeranong United 186392635921
8 Canberra United Academy (R)18601244682418Disbanded at end of season
9 Monaro Panthers 18421222492714
10 Woden Weston 18311416553910
Source: sportstg.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated

Finals

Semi-finalsPreliminary FinalGrand Final
1 Canberra Olympic 2 (5)1 Canberra Olympic 3
2 Tigers FC 2 (3)4 Canberra FC 0
2 Tigers FC 1
4 Canberra FC 5
3 Belconnen United 0
4 Canberra FC 4

NSW

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Sydney United 58 2217325821+3754 2016 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Blacktown City (C)2214354726+2145 2016 NSW Finals
3 Manly United 2212735826+3243
4 Rockdale City Suns 2211564132+938
5 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 229584338+532
6 Sydney Olympic 227692630427
7 Sutherland Sharks 2283113140927
8 APIA Leichhardt Tigers 2275103941226
9 Hakoah Sydney City East 22721340541423
10 Parramatta FC 22721328441623
11 Wollongong Wolves 22541323371419
12 Blacktown Spartans (R)22431522523015Relegation to the 2017 NPL NSW 2 [lower-alpha 1]
Source: foxsportspulse.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Promotion and Relegation system based on Club Championship and including points from U20 and U18 teams. [3]

Finals

Qualifying FinalMajor Semi-finalPreliminary finalGrand Final
1 Sydney United 58 22 Blacktown City 3
2 Blacktown City 31 Sydney United 58 0
2 Blacktown City 41 Sydney United 58 3
3 Manly United 1Minor Semi-final5 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 2
3 Manly United 0
4 Rockdale City Suns 25 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 5
5 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 4

Northern NSW

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Edgeworth FC (C)1815125219+3346 2016 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Hamilton Olympic 1812604913+3642 2016 Northern NSW Finals
3 Broadmeadow Magic 189544928+2132
4 Maitland 188553423+1129
5 Newcastle Jets Youth 187383846824
6 Charlestown City Blues 1873829411224
7 Lambton Jaffas 185492735819
8 Valentine FC 1854927431619
9 Adamstown Rosebud 18321321533211
10 Weston Workers 1813141843256
Source: foxsportspulse.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion

Finals

Semi-finals Grand Final
        
1 Edgeworth Eagles 224
4 Maitland 2 1 3
1 Edgeworth Eagles 2
3 Broadmeadow Magic 1
2 Hamilton Olympic 1 1 2
3 Broadmeadow Magic 325

Queensland

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Brisbane Strikers 2214535119+3247 2016 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Gold Coast City 2212735829+2943 2016 Queensland Finals
3 Far North Queensland 2213364227+1542
4 Redlands United (C)2212194136+537
5 Brisbane City 229853528+735
6 Olympic FC 22111104546134
7 Moreton Bay United 227873632+429
8 South West Queensland Thunder 22821238571926
9 Brisbane Roar Youth 2274113038825
10 Western Pride 2266103843524
11 Sunshine Coast 22731232451324
12 Northern Fury 2204182273514
Source: foxsportspulse.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion

Finals

Semi-finals Grand Final
      
1 Brisbane Strikers 1 (2)
4 Redlands United 1 (4)
3 Far North Queensland 2
4 Redlands United 3
2 Gold Coast City 0
3 Far North Queensland 1

South Australia

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Adelaide City 2217236227+3553 2016 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Campbelltown City (C)2215434519+2649 2016 South Australia Finals
3 West Torrens Birkalla 2212464224+1840
4 Adelaide Blue Eagles 2211475134+1737
5 Adelaide Comets 2211384139+236
6 North Eastern MetroStars 2211293934+535
7 West Adelaide 228683433+130
8 Croydon Kings 2273123442824
9 Adelaide United Youth 22711425431822
10 Adelaide Olympic 22641238602222
11 South Adelaide (R)22611531522119Relegation to the 2017 SA State League 1
12 Adelaide Raiders (R)22401825603512
Source: foxsportspulse.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated

Finals

Elimination finalsSemifinalsPreliminary finalGrand final
1 Campbelltown City 0 Adelaide City 0
2 Adelaide City 2 Campbelltown City 1
Campbelltown City 4
3 West Torrens Birkalla 1
West Torrens Birkalla 0
6 North Eastern MetroStars 0
West Torrens Birkalla 2
Adelaide Blue Eagles 1
4 Adelaide Blue Eagles 3
5 Adelaide Comets 2

Tasmania

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Devonport City (C)2119116110+5158 2016 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Hobart Zebras 2116236227+3550 2016 League Cup
3 South Hobart 2115338721+6648
4 Olympia 2190125147+427
5 Launceston City 21721224583423
6 Kingborough Lions United 21631234531921
7 Clarence United 21321623714811
8 Northern Rangers 2113172075556
Source: foxsportspulse.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion

Finals

The end of season finals series for the League Cup was held using the same format as the previous year, which included the top six teams from the NPL Tasmania as well as the premiers from the Northern Championship (Somerset) and Southern Championship (Glenorchy Knights). The quarter-final and semi-final matches were decided by random draw. [4] The competition was formerly known as the Victory Cup, but was renamed due to lapsing sponsorship arrangements. [5]

Quarter Finals Semi-Finals Grand Final
         
Devonport City 4
Olympia 0
Devonport City 4
Hobart Zebras 1
Hobart Zebras 4
Somerset 0
Devonport City 2
South Hobart 6
South Hobart 3
Glenorchy Knights 2
South Hobart 2
Kingborough Lions United 0
Kingborough Lions United 2
Launceston City 1

Victoria

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Bentleigh Greens 2618536122+3959 2016 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Heidelberg United 2617545926+3353 [lower-alpha 1] 2016 Victoria Finals
3 South Melbourne (C)2618266439+2553 [lower-alpha 2]
4 Oakleigh Cannons 2614574836+1247
5 Green Gully 2613584230+1244
6 Hume City 2613494725+2243
7 Pascoe Vale 26114113836+237
8 Avondale FC 26105113742535
9 Melbourne Knights 26941330512131
10 Port Melbourne 26751426381226
11 Bulleen Lions 265101121321125
12 Richmond (R)26581337582123 2016 Relegation play-offs
13 Northcote City (R)26551627583120Relegation to the 2017 NPL Victoria 2
14 Melbourne Victory Youth (R)2631222468444 [lower-alpha 3]
Source: foxsportspulse.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Heidelberg United had three points deducted for misconduct in the 2015 season.
  2. South Melbourne had three points deducted for misconduct in the 2016 season.
  3. Melbourne Victory Youth had six points deducted for misconduct in the 2016 season.

Finals

Elimination Finals Semi-finals Final
1 Bentleigh Greens 1
4 Oakleigh Cannons 54 Oakleigh Cannons 3
5 Green Gully 2 3 South Melbourne 3
4 Oakleigh Cannons 2
2 Heidelberg United 1
3 South Melbourne 33 South Melbourne 2
6 Hume City 0

Western Australia

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Perth SC (C)2213453923+1643 2016 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Inglewood United 2213364432+1242 2016 Western Australia Finals
3 ECU Joondalup 2213273829+941
4 Floreat Athena 2211565032+1838
5 Bayswater City 2212284331+1238
6 Sorrento 2211563028+238
7 Stirling Lions 22111105132+1934
8 Balcatta 22811337501325
9 Cockburn City 22571037471022
10 Perth Glory Youth 22631323401721
11 Armadale 22611526411519
12 Subiaco AFC 22521520533317
Source: foxsportspulse.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion

Finals

Semi-finalsPreliminary FinalGrand Final
1 Perth 1 (5)1 Perth 1
2 Inglewood United 1 (4)2 Inglewood United 0
2 Inglewood United 3 (6)
3 ECU Joondalup 3 (5)
3 ECU Joondalup 5
4 Floreat Athena 4

Final Series

The winner of each league competition (top of the table) in the NPL competed in a single match knockout tournament to decide the National Premier Leagues Champion for 2016. Unlike previous years, the participants were not matched up based on geographical proximity, instead an open draw was used to determine the match ups and hosting of quarter finals. [6] Hosting of the semi-finals and final was based on a formula relating to time of winning (normal time, extra time or penalties), goals scored and allowed, and yellow/red cards. [7] The winner also qualified for the 2017 FFA Cup Round of 32. [2]

ClubQualified FromParticipation
Canberra Olympic Flag of the Australian Capital Territory.svg ACT 1st
Sydney United 58 Flag of New South Wales.svg NSW 2nd
Edgeworth FC Flag of New South Wales.svg Northern NSW 2nd
Brisbane Strikers Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland 1st
Adelaide City Flag of South Australia.svg South Australia 1st
Devonport City Flag of Tasmania.svg Tasmania 1st
Bentleigh Greens Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Victoria 1st
Perth Flag of Western Australia.svg Western Australia 1st
Quarter-finals Semi-finals Grand Final
         
Flag of New South Wales.svg Sydney United 58 5
Flag of South Australia.svg Adelaide City 4
Flag of New South Wales.svg Sydney United 58 2
Flag of Queensland.svg Brisbane Strikers 1
Flag of Queensland.svg Brisbane Strikers 3
Flag of the Australian Capital Territory.svg Canberra Olympic 2
Flag of New South Wales.svg Sydney United 58 4
Flag of New South Wales.svg Edgeworth FC 1
Flag of Western Australia.svg Perth 6
Flag of Tasmania.svg Devonport City 1
Flag of Western Australia.svg Perth 0
Flag of New South Wales.svg Edgeworth FC 1
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Bentleigh Greens 1
Flag of New South Wales.svg Edgeworth FC (a.e.t.) 3

Quarter-finals

Bentleigh Greens Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg 1–3 (a.e.t.) Flag of New South Wales.svg Edgeworth FC
Maclean Soccerball shade.svg89' Report

Brisbane Strikers Flag of Queensland.svg 3–2 Flag of the Australian Capital Territory.svg Canberra Olympic
Report Tsekenis Soccerball shade.svg13', 26'
Perry Park, Brisbane
Referee: Alex King

Perth Flag of Western Australia.svg 6–1 Flag of Tasmania.svg Devonport City
Report Mann Soccerball shade.svg70'
Litis Stadium, Perth
Referee: David Bruce

Sydney United 58 Flag of New South Wales.svg 5–4 Flag of South Australia.svg Adelaide City
Report
Sydney United Sports Centre, Sydney
Referee: Ben Abraham

Semi-finals

Perth Flag of Western Australia.svg 0–1 Flag of New South Wales.svg Edgeworth FC
Report McBreen Soccerball shade.svg51'
Dorrien Gardens, Perth
Referee: Adam Fielding

Sydney United 58 Flag of New South Wales.svg 2–1 Flag of Queensland.svg Brisbane Strikers
Nikas Soccerball shade.svg51', 71' Report Clulow Soccerball shade.svg35'
Sydney United Sports Centre, Sydney
Referee: Adam Susz

Grand Final

Sydney United 58 Flag of New South Wales.svg 4–1 Flag of New South Wales.svg Edgeworth FC
Report Moriyasu Soccerball shade.svg58'
Sydney United Sports Centre, Sydney
Referee: Alex King

Individual honours

Glen Trifiro from Sydney United 58 won the John Kosmina Medal for the best player in the NPL Grand Final. [8]

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