National Premier League (Australia)
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| Founded | 2013 |
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| Country | Australia |
| Confederation | AFC |
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ACT NSW Northern NSW Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia |
| Number of teams | 93 clubs (from 8 divisions) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | FFA Cup |
| Current champions |
Heidelberg United (2017) |
| Most championships | Sydney United 58 (2 titles) |
| Website | nationalpremierleagues.com.au |
 2017 National Premier Leagues
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The National Premier Leagues (NPL) is a national soccer competition in Australia which acts as the second tier of the sport in the country below the A-League. The NPL consists of the highest level state league in each state-based federation within Australia. In total the NPL is contested by clubs from eight divisions; these are ACT, NSW, Northern NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. The NPL is overseen by Football Federation Australia (FFA), in partnership with participating state-based member federations. Since 2014 it has been sponsored by PlayStation 4 and thus officially known as the PS4 National Premier Leagues.
In October 2010, Football Federation Australia (FFA) commenced a National Competition Review, its main objective being to review the current structure of football competitions in Australia, and to monitor and improve elite player development. By May 2012 the results of the National Competition Review were released. In it, a proposal to re-brand and revitalise state-based competitions in Australia.
On 13 February 2013, the establishment of the National Premier Leagues was announced. As a direct outcome of the National Competition Review, the league would rebrand the premier league in each state under a single banner. Originally named Australian Premier League but due to a violation of naming rights held by Lawn Bowls Australia the original name was scrapped and replaced with National Premier Leagues. FFA also announced their intentions of a promotion and relegation structure between the first tier A-League and second tier National Premier League from 2022.
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