2024 New Zealand National League

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New Zealand National League
Season 2024
Dates22 March 2024 – November 2024
2023
2025

The 2024 New Zealand Men's National League will be the fourth season of the National League since its restructuring in 2021. [1] 32 clubs compete in the competition, with four qualifying from the Northern League, three qualifying from the Central League and two qualifying from the Southern League for the National Championship phase. [2] [3] Each team can field a maximum of four foreign players as well as one additional foreign player who has Oceania Football Confederation nationality. [4] Over the course of the season, each team must also ensure players aged 20 or under account for 10% of available playing minutes. [5] [6]

Contents

The qualifying league fixtures were announced on 1 March 2024. The Northern League starts on 22 March 2024 [7] with the Central and Southern leagues starting the following weekend on 29 and 28 March respectively. The Northern and Central leagues conclude on 31 August 2024 with the Southern League concluding on 1 September 2024. [8] [9] [10]

The week the Northern League started, NRF announced changes to the competition structure for the 2024 season to accommodate Auckland FC. [11] Auckland FC will have a reserves team playing in the qualifying and championship phases from next season to fulfil their A-League Men requirements. [3] To allow space for Auckland FC, the Northern League will now have a relegation play-off between the 10th place team and the runners up of the 2024 NRFL Championship for this season only. [11] [12]

Qualifying leagues

2024 Northern League

Northern League
Season2024
Dates22 March 2024 – 31 August 2024
Matches played37
Goals scored146 (3.95 per match)
Top goalscorerJacob Mechell
Emiliano Tade
(9 goals each)
Biggest home win Manurewa 7–1 Melville United
(6 April 2024)
Western Springs 7–1 Tauranga City
(13 April 2024)
Biggest away win0–3 3 times
1–4 2 times
2–5 1 time
Highest scoring Auckland City 7–3 Melville United
(20 April 2024)
Longest winning run6 matches
Auckland City
Western Springs
Longest unbeaten run6 matches
Auckland City
Western Springs
Longest winless run6 matches
East Coast Bays
Hamilton Wanderers
West Coast Rangers
Longest losing run4 matches
East Coast Bays
Melville United
Tauranga City
2023
2025
All statistics correct as of 24 April 2024.

Northern League teams

Twelve teams are competing in the league – the top ten teams from the previous season and the two teams promoted from the NRFL Championship. The promoted teams are Tauranga City and East Coast Bays. [13] It is both Tauranga City's and East Coast Bay's first season in the National League. They replaced Takapuna (relegated after a two-year Northern League spell) and Manukau United (relegated after a three-year Northern League spell). [14]

TeamHome groundLocation2023 season
Auckland City Kiwitea Street Sandringham, Auckland 1st
Auckland United Keith Hay Park Mount Roskill, Auckland 3rd
Bay Olympic Olympic Park New Lynn, Auckland 10th
Birkenhead United Shepherds Park Beach Haven, Auckland 8th
East Coast Bays Bay City Park Northcross, Auckland 2nd in Championship (promoted)
Eastern Suburbs Madills Farm Kohimarama, Auckland 2nd
Hamilton Wanderers Porritt Stadium Chartwell, Hamilton 6th
Manurewa War Memorial Park Manurewa, Auckland 4th
Melville United Gower Park Melville, Hamilton 9th
Tauranga City Links Avenue Reserve Mount Maunganui 1st in Championship (promoted)
West Coast Rangers Fred Taylor Park Whenuapai, Auckland 7th
Western Springs Seddon Fields Westmere, Auckland 5th

Northern League personnel

TeamManagerCaptain
Auckland City Flag of Spain.svg Albert Riera [15] Flag of New Zealand.svg Cam Howieson [16]
Auckland United Flag of England.svg José Figueira [15] Flag of New Zealand.svg Ross Haviland [17]
Bay Olympic Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Rudy Mozr [18] Flag of New Zealand.svg Callum McNeill [19]
Birkenhead United Flag of England.svg Paul Hobson [15] Flag of New Zealand.svg Luke Jorgensen [20]
East Coast Bays Flag of New Zealand.svg Joe Hall [21] Flag of New Zealand.svg Louie Caunter [22]
Eastern Suburbs Flag of New Zealand.svg Kane Wintersgill [23] Flag of New Zealand.svg Adam Thomas [24]
Hamilton Wanderers Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Joseph Hinds [15] Flag of Ghana.svg Derek Tieku [25]
Manurewa Flag of New Zealand.svg Brett McMurdoch [26]
Melville United Flag of New Zealand.svg Jarrod Young [27] Flag of New Zealand.svg Erik Panzer [27]
Tauranga City Flag of Scotland.svg Barry Gardiner [28] Flag of New Zealand.svg Campbell Higgins [29]
West Coast Rangers Flag of New Zealand.svg Chad Coombes [30] Flag of Malaysia.svg Dev Pokhrel [31]
Western Springs Flag of England.svg Scott Hales [32] Flag of New Zealand.svg Oscar Ramsay [33]

Managerial Changes

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in the tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Manurewa Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Marshall [34] Stepped down1 December 2023Pre-season Flag of New Zealand.svg Brett McMurdoch [26] 22 December 2023

Northern League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Auckland City 8701248+1621Winner of Northern League and qualification to National League Championship
2 Western Springs 7601218+1318Qualification to National League Championship
3 Birkenhead United 7511158+716
4 Eastern Suburbs 7502167+915
5 Bay Olympic 85031813+515
6 Auckland United 7403158+712
7 Manurewa 73131914+510
8 Tauranga City 7214142177
9 East Coast Bays 703461483
10 Melville United 7106829213Qualification for the relegation play-offs
11 Hamilton Wanderers 70251023132Relegation to NRFL Championship
12 West Coast Rangers 7025922132
Updated to match(es) played on 27 April 2024. Source: NRF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss [35] [36]

Northern League results table

Home \ Away AKC AKU BAY BIR ECB EAS HAM MRW MEL TGA WCR WSP
Auckland City 0–11–07–33–12–1
Auckland United 0–30–13–06–1
Bay Olympic 1–22–12–14–2
Birkenhead United 1–00–03–23–1
East Coast Bays 1–32–20–30–2
Eastern Suburbs 3–04–3
Hamilton Wanderers 2–51–51–22–4
Manurewa 4–37–11–2
Melville United 1–21–40–4
Tauranga City 1–42–24–02–1
West Coast Rangers 0–32–22–2
Western Springs 2–03–27–1
Updated to match(es) played on 27 April 2024. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Northern League scoring

As of 24 April 2024
Northern League top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals [37]
1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jacob MechellEastern Suburbs9
Flag of Argentina.svg Emiliano Tade Western Springs
3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jonty BidoisTauranga City8
4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Liam GillionAuckland City7
5 Flag of Argentina.svg Eber RamírezManurewa6
6 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Michal DouderaBay Olympic4
Flag of New Zealand.svg Reid DrakeWestern Springs
Flag of Colombia.svg Jerson LagosManurewa
Flag of New Zealand.svg Corban PiperBirkenhead United
Flag of New Zealand.svg Joshua TollerveyAuckland United
Northern League hat-tricks
RoundPlayerForAgainstHome/AwayResultDate
1 [38] Flag of New Zealand.svg Jonty BidoisTauranga CityMelville UnitedHome4–023 March 2024
3 [39] Flag of New Zealand.svg Jacob MechellEastern SuburbsEast Coast BaysAway1–31 April 2024
4 [40] [41] Flag of Argentina.svg Eber RamírezManurewaMelville UnitedHome7–16 April 2024
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jacob Mechell [lower-alpha 1] Eastern SuburbsTauranga CityHome4–36 April 2024
  1. Player scored 4 goals

2024 Central League

Central League
Season2024
Dates29 March 2024 – 31 August 2024
Matches played21
Goals scored96 (4.57 per match)
Top goalscorerOscar Faulds
Lucas Meek
(7 goals each)
Biggest home win Miramar Rangers 4–0 Wellington Phoenix Reserves
(30 March 2024)
Biggest away win Island Bay United 1–7 Western Suburbs
(30 March 2024)
Highest scoringIsland Bay United 1–7 Western Suburbs
(30 March 2024)
Wellington Olympic 3–5 Western Suburbs
(6 April 2024)
Longest winning run3 matches
Miramar Rangers
Napier City Rovers
Longest unbeaten run4 matches
Miramar Rangers
Longest winless run4 matches
Stop Out
Longest losing run2 match
Island Bay United
Stop Out
Waterside Karori
Wellington Phoenix Reserves
2023
2025
All statistics correct as of 20 April 2024.

Central League teams

Ten teams are competing in the league – the top nine teams from the previous season and the one team promoted from the 2022 play-off between the winners of the Central Federation League and the Capital Premier. The winner of the play-off was Island Bay United. [42] This is their first season in the Central League, since New Zealand football's restructuring in 2021. They replaced Whanganui Athletic (relegated to the Central Federation League after one season in the Central League).

TeamHome groundLocation2023 season
Island Bay United Wakefield Park Island Bay, Wellington 1st in Capital Premier (promoted via play-offs)
Miramar Rangers David Farrington Park Miramar, Wellington 7th
Napier City Rovers Bluewater Stadium Napier 3rd
North Wellington Alex Moore Park Johnsonville, Wellington 9th
Petone Memorial Park Petone, Lower Hutt 4th
Stop Out Hutt Park Moera, Lower Hutt 8th
Waterside Karori Karori Park Karori, Wellington 6th
Wellington Olympic Wakefield Park Island Bay, Wellington 1st
Wellington Phoenix Reserves Fraser Park Taitā, Lower Hutt 2nd
Western Suburbs Endeavour Park Porirua 5th

Central League personnel

TeamManager [43] Captain
Island Bay United Flag of New Zealand.svg Stu Jacobs [44]
Miramar Rangers Flag of New Zealand.svg Kale Herbert [45] Flag of England.svg Sam Mason-Smith
Napier City Rovers Flag of England.svg Bill Robertson Flag of England.svg Jim Hoyle [46]
North Wellington Flag of New Zealand.svg Ryan Faithfull [47] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gavin Hoy [48]
Petone Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam Morrissey [49] Flag of New Zealand.svg Hami Paranihi-Nuku
Stop Out Flag of Italy.svg Aston Hughes Flag of Poland.svg Maxim Johnson
Waterside Karori Flag of Chile.svg Tomás Godoy Fouquet [50] Flag of England.svg Harry Fautley
Wellington Olympic Flag of New Zealand.svg Ekow Quainoo [51] Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Ben Mata [52]
Wellington Phoenix Reserves Flag of England.svg Chris Greenacre Flag of New Zealand.svg Isaac Hughes
Western Suburbs Flag of South Africa.svg Alan Koch [53] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Malik Smith [53]

Managerial Changes

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in the tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
North Wellington Flag of New Zealand.svg James Prosser [54] End of interim spell1 November 2023Pre-season Flag of New Zealand.svg Ryan Faithfull [47] 1 November 2023
Petone Flag of New Zealand.svg Ryan EdwardsSigned by Christchurch United 21 November 2023 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam Morrissey21 November 2023
Waterside Karori Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam MorrisseySigned by Petone 21 November 2023 Flag of New Zealand.svg Rory Fallon [55] 4 December 2023
Wellington Olympic Flag of New Zealand.svg Rupert KemeysMutual consent26 November 2023 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ekow Quainoo[ citation needed ]13 December 2023
Island Bay United Flag of Chile.svg Tomás Godoy Fouquet [56] Stepped down6 December 2023 Flag of New Zealand.svg Stu Jacobs [44] 14 January 2024
Waterside Karori Flag of New Zealand.svg Rory Fallon [50] Mutual consent18 January 2024 Flag of Chile.svg Tomás Godoy Fouquet [50] 18 January 2024

Central League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Miramar Rangers 4310103+710Winner of Central League and qualification to National League Championship
2 Wellington Olympic 4301167+99Qualification to National League Championship
3 Napier City Rovers 4301145+99
4 Western Suburbs 53021710+79
5 Waterside Karori 420271146
6 Wellington Phoenix Reserves [lower-alpha 1] 520391456Qualification to National League Championship
7 Petone 41128914
8 North Wellington 411251054
9 Island Bay United 410361483
10 Stop Out 401341391Relegation to Central League 2
Updated to match(es) played on 20 April 2024. Source: Capital Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss [35]
Notes:
  1. Wellington Phoenix Reserves gain automatic entry into the National League Championship phase due to the A-League Men requirements. [2]

Central League results table

Home \ Away IBU MRA NCR NWT PET SOT WKA WOP WPX WES
Island Bay United 0–22–31–7
Miramar Rangers 1–14–03–2
Napier City Rovers 3–00–3
North Wellington 0–21–5
Petone 2–33–2
Stop Out 1–11–6
Waterside Karori 1–5
Wellington Olympic 4–13–5
Wellington Phoenix Reserves 1–63–20–1
Western Suburbs 2–3
Updated to match(es) played on 20 April 2024. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Central League scoring

As of 20 April 2024
Central League top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals [57]
1 Flag of Sweden.svg Oscar FauldsNapier City Rovers8
Flag of the United States.svg Lucas MeekWestern Suburbs
3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hamish Watson Wellington Olympic5
4 Flag of Argentina.svg Nicolas BobadillaMiramar Rangers3
Flag of Uruguay.svg Martín Bueno Miramar Rangers
Flag of England.svg Jonathan McNamaraNapier City Rovers
Flag of New Zealand.svg Kaelin Nguyen Wellington Olympic
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jack O'ConnorPetone
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jesse Randall Wellington Olympic
Flag of New Zealand.svg Luke Supyk Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Central League hat-tricks
RoundPlayerForAgainstHome/AwayResultDate
1 [58] [59] Flag of the United States.svg Lucas Meek [lower-alpha 1] Western SuburbsIsland Bay UnitedAway1–730 March 2024
Flag of Uruguay.svg Martín Bueno Miramar RangersWellington Phoenix ReservesHome4–0
2 [60] [61] Flag of Sweden.svg Oscar FauldsNapier City RoversWaterside KaroriAway1–56 April 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Lucas MeekWestern SuburbsWellington OlympicAway3–57 April 2024
3 [62] Flag of Sweden.svg Oscar FauldsNapier City RoversWellington Phoenix ReservesAway1–620 April 2024
  1. Player scored 4 goals

2024 Southern League

Southern League
Season2024
Dates28 March 2024 – 1 September 2024
Matches played25
Goals scored126 (5.04 per match)
Top goalscorerGarbhan Coughlan
(14 goals)
Biggest home win Cashmere Technical 12–0 FC Twenty 11
(6 April 2024)
Biggest away winFC Twenty 11 0–9 Nelson Suburbs
(29 March 2024)
Highest scoringCashmere Technical 12–0 FC Twenty 11
(6 April 2024)
Longest winning run5 matches
Christchurch United
Longest unbeaten run5 matches
Cashmere Technical
Christchurch United
Coastal Spirit
Longest winless run5 matches
FC Twenty 11
University of Canterbury
Longest losing run5 matches
FC Twenty 11
University of Canterbury
2023
2025
All statistics correct as of 28 April 2024.

Southern League teams

Ten teams are competing in the league – the top nine teams from the previous season and the winner of the Southern League play-offs. The promoted team is the University of Canterbury. [63] This is their first season in the Southern League. They replaced Green Island (relegated after three season in the Southern League).

TeamHome groundLocation2023 season
Cashmere Technical Garrick Memorial Park Woolston, Christchurch 2nd
Christchurch United United Sports Centre Spreydon, Christchurch 1st
Coastal Spirit Linfield Park Linwood, Christchurch 3rd
Dunedin City Royals Football Turf Dunedin North, Dunedin 4th
FC Twenty 11 Avonhead Park Avonhead, Christchurch 10th
Ferrymead Bays Ferrymead Park Ferrymead, Christchurch 5th
Nelson Suburbs Saxton Field Nelson 6th
Nomads United Tulett Park Casebrook, Christchurch 7th
Selwyn United Foster Park Rolleston 9th
University of Canterbury English Park [upper-alpha 1] St Albans, Christchurch 1st in Mainland Premier League (promoted via play-offs)

    Southern League personnel

    TeamManagerCaptain
    Cashmere Technical Flag of England.svg Dan Schwarz [64] [65] Flag of England.svg Tom Schwarz
    Christchurch United Flag of New Zealand.svg Ryan Edwards [66] Flag of New Zealand.svg Joel Stevens [67]
    Coastal Spirit Flag of New Zealand.svg Robbie Stanton [68] Flag of New Zealand.svg Dominic McGarr [69]
    Dunedin City Royals Flag of New Zealand.svg Richard Murray [70] Flag of New Zealand.svg Jared Grove
    FC Twenty 11 Flag of New Zealand.svg Graham McMann [71] [72] Flag of New Zealand.svg Harrison Rowe
    Ferrymead Bays Flag of New Zealand.svg Alan Walker [73] Flag of Ireland.svg James Deehan
    Nelson Suburbs Ulster Banner.svg Ryan Stewart Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Ayers [74]
    Nomads United Flag of New Zealand.svg Matthew Jansen [75] Flag of New Zealand.svg Caleb Cottom
    Selwyn United Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Brown [76] Flag of New Zealand.svg Jayden Booth
    University of Canterbury Flag of Uruguay.svg Aldo Miramontes [77] Flag of New Zealand.svg Liam Pledger

    Managerial changes

    TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in the tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
    University of Canterbury Flag of New Zealand.svg Anthony O'ConnorStepped down11 October 2023Pre-season Flag of Uruguay.svg Aldo Miramontes [77] 11 October 2023
    FC Twenty 11 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Cvetan IvanovStepped down to TDP16 October 2023 Flag of New Zealand.svg Graham McMann [71] 16 October 2023
    Christchurch United Flag of Barbados.svg Paul Ifill Signed by Wellington Olympic to be Director of Football [51] 21 November 2023 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ryan Edwards [66] 21 November 2023
    Selwyn United Flag of New Zealand.svg Lee Padmore [78] Signed by Wellington Phoenix Academy [79] 17 January 2024 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Brown [76] 11 February 2024

    Southern League table

    PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
    1 Christchurch United 5500206+1415Winner of Southern League and qualification to National League Championship
    2 Cashmere Technical 5410318+2313Qualification to National League Championship
    3 Coastal Spirit 5320197+1211
    4 Nelson Suburbs 5311199+1010
    5 Ferrymead Bays 5212119+27
    6 Nomads United 52128807
    7 Dunedin City Royals 511391674
    8 Selwyn United 5113518134
    9 University of Canterbury 500541280
    10 FC Twenty 11 5005033330Relegated to the FootballSouth Premier League/Mainland Premier League
    Updated to match(es) played on 28 April 2024. Source: Mainland Football
    Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss [35]

    Southern League results table

    Home \ Away CAS CHU CSP DCR FCT FMB NEL NOM SEL UCF
    Cashmere Technical 8 June13 July22 June12–024 Aug3 Aug18 May4–210 Aug
    Christchurch United 1 Sep4 May5–03 Aug27 June25 May3–017 Aug4–3
    Coastal Spirit 4–411 Aug18 May25 Aug1–028 June21 July7–09 June
    Dunedin City Royals 1–520 July17 Aug4 May4–41 Sep28 June25 May4–0
    FC Twenty 11 28 June0–425 May10 Aug20 July0–90–51 Sep18 May
    Ferrymead Bays 25 May3–42 Aug13 July3–017 Aug1 Sep4 May1–0
    Nelson Suburbs 1–625 Aug3–38 June23 June19 May11 Aug14 July21 July
    Nomads United 17 Aug22 June0–42–013 July8 June4 May3 Aug24 Aug
    Selwyn United 20 July18 May22 June24 Aug8 June10 Aug0–527 Apr28 June
    University of Canterbury 4 May14 July1 Sep3 Aug17 Aug22 June0–125 May1–2
    Updated to match(es) played on 28 April 2024. Source: Soccerway
    Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

    Southern League scoring

    As of 28 April 2024
    Southern League top scorers
    RankPlayerClubGoals [80]
    1 Flag of Ireland.svg Garbhan CoughlanCashmere Technical14
    2 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Steinwascher Coastal Spirit8
    3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Joel Stevens Christchurch United7
    Flag of South Africa.svg Lyle MatthysenCashmere Technical
    5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Spencer BarberNelson Suburbs5
    6 Flag of Japan.svg Satsuki ItoFerrymead Bays4
    Flag of Germany.svg Michael HornsbyChristchurch United
    8 Flag of New Zealand.svg Western BellCoastal Spirit3
    Flag of New Zealand.svg Flynn HoldemNomads United
    Flag of New Zealand.svg Angus McIntyreNomads United
    Flag of the United States.svg Trevin MyersNelson Subrubs
    Flag of England.svg Tom SchwarzCashmere Technical
    Flag of New Zealand.svg Will TurnerDunedin City Royals
    Flag of New Zealand.svg Lennon WhewellNelson Suburbs
    Flag of New Zealand.svg David YooChristchurch United
    Southern League hat-tricks
    RoundPlayerForAgainstHome/AwayResultDate
    1 [81] [82] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Spencer BarberNelson SuburbsFC Twenty 11Away0–929 March 2024
    Flag of New Zealand.svg Lennon Whewell
    Flag of the United States.svg Alex Steinwascher [lower-alpha 1] Coastal SpiritSelwyn UnitedHome7–0
    2 [83] Flag of Ireland.svg Garbhan Coughlan [lower-alpha 2] Cashmere TechnicalFC Twenty 11Home12–04 April 2024
    Flag of South Africa.svg Lyle Matthysen
    3 [84] Flag of the United States.svg Trevin MyersNelson SuburbsSelwyn UnitedAway0–513 April 2024
    4 [85] [86] Flag of New Zealand.svg Joel Stevens Christchurch UnitedDunedin City RoyalsHome5–020 April 2024
    Flag of Ireland.svg Garbhan Coughlan [lower-alpha 1] Cashmere TechnicalSelwyn UnitedHome4–2
    5 [87] Flag of Ireland.svg Garbhan CoughlanCashmere TechnicalNelson SuburbsAway1–628 April 2024
    1. 1 2 Player scored 4 goals
    2. Player scored 6 goals
    Southern League Own goals
    RoundPlayerClubH/ATimeGoalResultOpponentDate
    2 [88] Flag of New Zealand.svg Jamie BarrFerrymead BaysHome77'3–33–4Christchurch United6 April 2024

    Qualified clubs

    There are 10 men's National League Championship qualifying spots (4 for the Northern League, 3 plus Wellington Phoenix Reserves for the Central League and 2 for the Southern League). [2]

    New Zealand (location map).svg
    Yellow pog.svg
    Wellington
    Location of clubs in New Zealand for the 2023 National League season
    Wellington Region, New Zealand map.svg
    Location of clubs in Wellington Region for the 2024 National League season
    AssociationTeamPosition in Regional LeagueApp (last)Previous best (last)
    Northern League (4 berths)1st
    2nd
    3rd
    4th
    Central League (3 berths)1st
    2nd
    3rd
    Southern League (2 berths)1st
    2nd
    Wellington Phoenix (automatic berth) Wellington Phoenix Reserves Automatic qualification3rd (2023)6th (2022)

      Championship phase

      League table

      PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
      1 Wellington Phoenix Reserves [lower-alpha 1] 00000000
      2 Northern League 1st place00000000Qualification to Grand Final and Champions League
      3Northern League 2nd place00000000
      4Northern League 3rd place00000000
      5Northern League 4th place00000000
      6 Central League 1st place00000000
      7Central League 2nd place00000000
      8Central League 3rd place00000000
      9 Southern League 1st place00000000
      10Southern League 2nd place00000000
      First match(es) will be played: October 2024. Source: New Zealand Football
      Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals for; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record [35]
      Notes:

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