Sydney Uni SFC

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Sydney University
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Full nameSydney University Soccer Football Club
Nickname(s)The Students, Uni
Founded1946
GroundUniversity of Sydney No. 2 Oval
Capacity1,200
CoachLouie Cordwell
League NSW League Two
2023 13th of 15
Website Club website

Sydney University Soccer Football Club (SUSFC) is an Australian semi-professional association football club based in Sydney. Founded in 1946, the club has over 40 constituent teams with over 600 players competing in the Football New South Wales National Premier Leagues (NPL), North West Sydney Women's Football, the Eastern Suburbs Football Association and the Canterbury District Soccer Football Association. The Club is run by an executive committee elected annually by members.

SUSFC's main home ground is University of Sydney No. 2 Oval, a multi-use venue located in the University of Sydney. The club also plays on St. Andrew's Oval, St. John's Oval and University No.1 Oval. The club's NPL Youth Teams play their home games at Arlington Oval. The Club is a member of Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness. Its headquarters are located in The Arena Sports Centre, Western Avenue.

Rivalries

UNSW Football – The intervarsity rivalry between Sydney's two biggest universities is mostly based on the perceived inferiority of The University of Sydney as an educational institution. The Clubs compete regularly in the ESFA competitions and compete for the Kennard Cup each year.[ citation needed ]

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