The 2003–04 NSW Premier League season was the fourth season of the revamped

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. The

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took out the minor premiership on 47 competition points, after having a superior goal difference over second placed

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. However, the Devils lost two of three games in the finals series, including the grand final 2–0 to

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. Thus, the Lions were the premiers for the 2003–04 NSW Premier League season. Throughout the season many Premier League,

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and

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teams competed in a newly formed

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-style knockout competition called the Continental Tyres Cup in which the Sydney Crescent Star were crowned champions after defeating Bonnyrigg White Eagles in a penalty shootout at

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Clubs

Teams promoted from

:
(After the end of the 2003 season.) *Sydney Crescent Star Teams relegated to

:
(After the end of the 2002–03 season.) * Fairfield Bulls

Regular Series

League table

Results

Finals series

Qualifying Finals

Semi-finals

Preliminary final

Grand final

Gold Medal Dinner

At the end of the season,

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hosted the Gold Medal Dinner, where players, coaches and referees were awarded for their work throughout the Premier League season.

References

External links

NSW Premier League Official website
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