2018 in Victorian soccer

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Football Federation Victoria
Season 2018
2017
2019

The 2018 Football Federation Victoria season was the fifth season under the new competition format for state-level soccer in Victoria. The competition consists of seven divisions across the state of Victoria.

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League Tables

2018 National Premier Leagues Victoria

NPL Victoria
Season2018
Champions Heidelberg United
Premiers Heidelberg United
Relegated Northcote City
Bulleen Lions
Matches played182
Goals scored602 (3.31 per match)
Top goalscorerBrandon Barnes (22 goals)
Biggest home win Heidelberg United 6-1 Kingston City FC
Heidelberg United 6-1 Port Melbourne SC
Biggest away win Dandenong Thunder SC 0–9 South Melbourne FC
Highest scoring Dandenong Thunder SC 0–9 South Melbourne FC
2017
2019

The 2018 season was played over 26 rounds. As Premiers, Heidelberg United qualified for the 2018 National Premier Leagues finals series, competing with the other state federation champions in a final knockout tournament to decide the National Premier Leagues 2018 Champion.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Heidelberg United (C)2619256029+3159 2018 National Premier Leagues Finals
2 Bentleigh Greens 2618445328+2558 2018 Victoria Finals
3 Pascoe Vale 2613674231+1145
4 Oakleigh Cannons 26122124139+238
5 Avondale FC 2617455732+2537 [lower-alpha 1]
6 Port Melbourne 26106103741436
7 Kingston City 26104123945634
8 Dandenong Thunder 261111445551034
9 Melbourne Knights 2695124553832
10 South Melbourne 2684144853528
11 Hume City 26771229431428
12 Green Gully 2675144149826 2018 Relegation play-offs
13 Northcote City (R)26571432532122Relegation to the 2019 NPL Victoria 2
14 Bulleen Lions (R)26631733511821
Source: sportstg.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated.
Notes:
  1. Avondale FC had eighteen points deducted for licence breaches in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. [1]

Finals

 Elimination Finals  Semi Finals  Final
              
   1 Heidelberg United 1 (5) 
 3 Avondale FC 3  5 Oakleigh Cannons 1 (3)  
 6 Port Melbourne 1    1 Heidelberg United 2
   3 Avondale FC 1
   2 Bentleigh Greens 3  
 4 Pascoe Vale 1  3 Avondale FC (a.e.t.)4 
 5 Oakleigh Cannons 2 

Promotion/Relegation Play-off

East vs West Promotion/Relegation Play-off
      
12 Green Gully (a.e.t.) 3
E2 Moreland City 2
E2 Moreland City 4
W2 St Albans Saints 1

2018 National Premier Leagues Victoria 2

NPL Victoria 2
Season2018
Champions Dandenong City
Premiers Altona Magic (West), Dandenong City (East)
Relegated Sunshine George Cross, Nunawading City
Matches played280
Goals scored926 (3.31 per match)
Top goalscorerApai Ukuno (18 goals)
2017
2019

The 2018 National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 season 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, while the second placed team entered the promotion play-off.

NPL 2 West

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Altona Magic (P)2819546720+4762Promotion to the 2019 NPL Victoria
2 St Albans Saints 2815674832+1651 2018 Promotion play-offs
3 North Geelong Warriors 2816484338+549 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Moreland Zebras 2812974832+1645
5 Werribee City 28142124539+644
6 Whittlesea Ranges 28115124242038
7 Melbourne Victory Youth 28114134854634 [lower-alpha 2]
8 Brunswick City 28961336572133
9 Ballarat City 28941544561231
10 Sunshine George Cross (R)28691338703227Relegation to the 2019 State League 1
Source: sportstg.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.
Notes:
  1. North Geelong Warriors had three points deducted as a result of a melee after a game in June 2018.
  2. Melbourne Victory Youth had three points deducted as a result of a melee after a game in June 2018.

NPL 2 East

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Dandenong City (P)2819456333+3061Promotion to the 2019 NPL Victoria
2 Moreland City 2815856824+4453 2018 Promotion play-offs
3 Eastern Lions 28133124334+942
4 Springvale White Eagles 28116114147639
5 Goulburn Valley Suns 28115125755+238
6 Melbourne City Youth 28104146059+134
7 Box Hill United 28931633542130
8 Langwarrin 28851535572229
9 Murray United 28841635491428
10 Nunawading City (R)28442032744216Relegation to the 2019 State League 1
Source: sportstg.com
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.

NPL 2 Grand Final

Dandenong City 31 Altona Magic
  • Stirton Soccerball shade.svg 15'
  • Filipovic Soccerball shade.svg 56'
  • Salcin Soccerball shade.svg 61' (pen)
Report Naumoski Soccerball shade.svg 72'
Referee: Bruno D'Aniello

2018 State League 1

North-West

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Geelong (P)2214443314+1946Promotion to the 2019 NPL Victoria 2
2 North Sunshine Eagles 2214263414+2044
3 Preston Lions 2212554720+2741
4 Keilor Park 2210573127+435
5 Sydenham Park 2210393035533
6 Clifton Hill 228684337+630
7 Banyule City 227783534+128
8 Yarraville 2284102627128
9 Altona City 226972728127
10 Essendon Royals 22641229451622
11 Hoppers Crossing (R)22551223472420Relegation to the 2019 State League 2
12 Western Suburbs (R)22341527573013
Source: sportstg.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.

South-East

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Manningham United (P)2117136118+4352Promotion to the 2019 NPL Victoria 2
2 Richmond 2115335922+3748
3 Mornington 2110473728+934
4 Caulfield United Cobras 219573430+432
5 Warragul United 2176829401127
6 Beaumaris 216873330+326
7Casey Comets216693544924
8 St Kilda SC 21651024341023
9 Eltham Redbacks 2164112634822
10 Malvern City 21641126381222
11 South Springvale (R)21611426643819Relegation to the 2019 State League 2
12 Morwell Pegasus (R)11236202889Withdrew from the league after eleven rounds
Source: sportstg.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.

2018 State League 2

North-West

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1 Whittlesea United (C, P)2215435724+3349Promotion to the 2019 State League 1
2 Brimbank Stallions (P)2214536629+3747
3Corio2212643626+1042
4 Cairnlea FC 2213273632+441
5 Westgate FC 2213184420+2440
6 Fitzroy City 2210483532+334
7Hume United2210482526134
8 Altona East Phoenix 22651122321023
9 Geelong Rangers 22721329431423
10Mill Park2262143239720
11Westvale (R)22521525532817Relegation to the 2019 State League 3
12 Diamond Valley United (R)2213181263516
Source: sportstg.com
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.

South-East

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1Doveton (C, P)2216426619+4752Promotion to the 2019 State League 1
2Mazenod Victory (P)2214355427+2745
3Brandon Park2213635127+2445
4Berwick City2211654129+1239
5 Knox City 2210754027+1337
6 Doncaster Rovers 2285929401129
7 Mooroolbark 22741135461125
8 Old Scotch 22741132511925
9Peninsula Strikers22631336551921
10North Caulfield22621426522620
11Heatherton United (R)22611527401319Relegation to the 2019 State League 3
12 Frankston Pines (R)22511625492416
Source: sportstg.com
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.

2018 State League 3

North-West

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1Epping City (P)2215345622+3448Promotion to the 2019 State League 1
2Moreland United (P)2213364731+1642
3FC Strathmore2212554730+1741
4Sebastopol Vikings2212464031+940
5Sunbury United22111104540+534
6Williamstown228774032+831
7 Point Cook SC 227783231+128
8Upfield2284102529428
9 Fawkner SC 2275104551626
10Essendon United (R)2266103636024Relegation to the 2019 State League 4
11Heidelberg Stars (R)22521520583817
12 La Trobe University (R)22331621634212
Source: sportstg.com
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.

South-East

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1Boroondara-Carey Eagles (P)2218225914+4556Promotion to the 2019 State League 1
2Monbulk Rangers (P)2213454430+1443
3Skye United2212194034+637
4Brighton2211384226+1636
5South Yarra2211383032236
6Collingwood City2210394532+1333
7Bayside Argonauts229494342+131
8Whitehorse United2282123536126
9Middle Park22741130421225
10Noble Park United (R)22651128461823Relegation to the 2019 State League 4
11Seaford United (R)22521524633917
12 Dingley Stars FC (R)22431521442315
Source: sportstg.com
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.

Promotion/Relegation Play-offs

North vs West North-West Play-off
      
10 Essendon United 1
N2 Craigieburn City 4
N2 Craigieburn City 2
W2 Altona North 1


South vs East South-East Play-off
      
10 Noble Park United 0
E2 Elwood City 1
S2 Springvale City 0
E2 Elwood City 1

2018 Women's National Premier League

Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg PS4 Women's National Premier League
Season2018
Champions Bulleen Lions
Premiers South Melbourne
2017
2019

The highest tier domestic football competition in Victoria for women is known for sponsorship reasons as the PS4 Women's National Premier League. This was the third season of the NPL Women's format. The 10 teams played each other 3 times for a total of 27 games.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 South Melbourne 27203411235+7763Finals Series
2 Calder United 27195310129+7262
3 Bulleen Lions (C)2716478627+5952
4 Alamein FC 2715398040+4048
5 Greater Geelong Galaxy 2713596635+3144
6 Bayside United 27113135864636
7 Box Hill United 27104135361834
8 Heidelberg United 27731734733924
9 Victorian Women's NTC 27731739824324
10 Southern United 27012651881831
Source: sportstg.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion.

Finals

Semi Finals Grand Final
      
1 South Melbourne 4
4 Alamein FC 0
1 South Melbourne 1
3 Bulleen Lions 3
2 Calder United 0
3 Bulleen Lions 4

Cup Competitions

2018 Dockerty Cup

Football Victoria soccer clubs competed in 2018 for the Dockerty Cup . The tournament doubled as the Victorian qualifiers for the 2018 FFA Cup, with the top four clubs progressing to the Round of 32. A total of 216 clubs entered the qualifying phase, with the clubs entering in a staggered format.

The Cup was won by Bentleigh Greens.

In addition to the two A-League clubs (Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City), Heidelberg United (as the 2018 National Premier Leagues Champion), the four semi-finalists (Avondale, Bentleigh Greens, Northcote City and Port Melbourne) competed in the final rounds of the 2018 FFA Cup.

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References

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