The 2023
Football South Australia
The Football South Australia (FSA), formerly known as Football Federation South Australia (FFSA), is the governing body of association football, football (also known as soccer) in South Australia, established in 2006.
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season was the 117th season of
soccer in South Australia and the 11th under the
National Premier Leagues
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) is a national association football 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 ...
banner.
The
National Premier Leagues South Australia
The National Premier Leagues South Australia (often abbreviated to NPL South Australia or NPL SA) is a semi-professional football competition in the Australian state of South Australia. The league is a subdivision of the second tier National Pre ...
began on 17 February and concluded on 8 September.
State League 1 South Australia
The NPL State League 1 South Australia is the second tier state-level association football, football (soccer) competition in South Australia, ranked third tier in the Australian soccer league system, national pyramid. The league are part of the ...
and
State League 2 South Australia began on 18 February and concluded on 9 September. The
Women's National Premier Leagues South Australia began on 10 March and concluded on 15 September. The
Women's State League South Australia began on 25 March and concluded on 13 August.
Changes from 2022
Men's Competitions
2023 National Premier Leagues South Australia
The 2023 National Premier Leagues South Australia season, known as the 2023 RAA National Premier League for sponsorship reasons, was the 117th season of first division
soccer in
South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
, and the 11th under the
National Premier Leagues
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) is a national association football 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 ...
banner.
[ The format was a double round-robin over 22 rounds, followed by a finals series. The season began on 17 February and concluded on 8 September.]Modbury Jets
Modbury SC, commonly known as Modbury Jets, is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in Adelaide, South Australia. It's senior mens teams currently compete in the National Premier Leagues South Australia and senior womens team in the ...
7–2 in the Grand Final. North Eastern MetroStars
North Eastern MetroStars Soccer Club, commonly known as MetroStars, is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1994, the club currently competes in the National Premier Leagues South Australi ...
were premiers for the 10th time. Sturt Lions and West Adelaide were relegated.
League Table
Results
Positions
Top Scorers
Finals
=Grand Final
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2023 State League 1 South Australia
The 2023 State League 1 South Australia season was the 100th season of second division soccer in South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
. The format was a double round-robin over 22 rounds, followed by a finals series. The season began on 18 February and concluded on 9 September.[
Adelaide Croatia Raiders were champions for the fifth time, defeating Para Hills Knights 3–2 in the Grand Final. Adelaide Croatia Raiders were also premiers for the first time, and were promoted with Para Hills Knights. Eastern United and ]Port Adelaide Pirates
Port Adelaide Soccer (Football) Club, also known as The Pirates, is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in Port Adelaide, South Australia, with their home ground at Ngarrpadla (Aunty) Josie Agius Reserve (formerly known as Taperoo ...
were relegated.
League Table
Results
Top Scorers
Finals
The winner of the Finals are crowned the champions and are promoted, unless they have already earned promotion as premiers, in which case the runner-up is promoted.
=Grand Final
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2023 State League 2 South Australia
The 2023 State League 2 South Australia season was the 56th season of third division soccer in South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
. The format was a double round-robin over 22 rounds, followed by a finals series. The season began on 18 February and concluded on 9 September.[
Salisbury United were champions for the fourth time, defeating ]Western Strikers
Western Strikers are a soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia. Strikers play in the South Australian State League 2. Their home ground is at Carnegie Reserve.
History
The club was founded in 1980 under the name of VC Woodville City Junior ...
2–1 after extra time in the Grand Final. Salisbury United were also premiers for the second time, and were promoted with Western Strikers
Western Strikers are a soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia. Strikers play in the South Australian State League 2. Their home ground is at Carnegie Reserve.
History
The club was founded in 1980 under the name of VC Woodville City Junior ...
.
League Table
Results
Top Scorers
Finals
The winner of the Finals are crowned the champions and are promoted, unless they have already earned promotion as premiers, in which case the runner-up is promoted.
=Grand Final
=
Women's Competitions
2023 Women's National Premier Leagues South Australia
The 2023 Women's National Premier Leagues South Australia season, known as the 2023 Go Sunny Solar Women's National Premier League for sponsorship reasons, was the first division of women's soccer in South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
for 2023, and the eighth under the Women's National Premier Leagues banner. The format is a double round-robin over 18 rounds, followed by a finals series. The season began on 10 March and concluded on 11 August.
Salisbury Inter were champions for the second time, defeating Football SA NTC 7–6 on penalties, after a 2–2 draw in the Grand Final. Adelaide Comets were premiers for the first time. Fulham United were relegated, and Adelaide University
The University of Adelaide (informally Adelaide University) is a public research university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third-oldest university in Australia. The university's main campus is located on N ...
avoided relegation, defeating Modbury Vista 8–0 in the promotion/relegation playoff.
League Table
Results
Top Scorers
Finals
2023 Women's State League South Australia
The 2023 Women's State League South Australia season, known as the 2023 Go Sunny Solar Women's State League for sponsorship reasons, was the second division of women's soccer in South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
. The format is a double round-robin over 18 rounds. The season began on 10 March and concluded on 13 August.[
Sturt Lions were premiers for the first time.
]
League Table
Results
Top Scorers
Promotion Play-off
Cup Competitions
2023 Federation Cup
The 2023 Football South Australia Federation Cup was the 110th running of the Federation Cup, the main soccer knockout competition in South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
. Teams from the National Premier Leagues SA, SA State League 1, SA State League 2, Regional Leagues
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and Amateur Leagues participated.
North Eastern MetroStars
North Eastern MetroStars Soccer Club, commonly known as MetroStars, is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1994, the club currently competes in the National Premier Leagues South Australi ...
were champions for the sixth time, defeating Campbelltown City 3–2 after extra time in the final.
Bracket
2023 WNPL and WSL Cup
The 2023 WNPL and WSL Cup is the main women's soccer knockout competition in South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
for 2023. Senior and reserve teams from the Women's National Premier Leagues South Australia and senior teams from the Women's State League South Australia participated.
Adelaide Comets were champions for the first time, deferating Salisbury Inter 1–0 after extra time in the final.
Bracket
Prize Money
Prize money is based on results from the finals series, with the exception of the Women's State League. Adelaide United Youth are not eligible for prize money.
References
{{2023–24 in Australian soccer
2023 in Australian soccer
Football South Australia seasons