National Premier Leagues Queensland
| Country |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Founded | 2012 |
| First season | 2013 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | FFA Cup |
| Current champions | Moreton Bay United FC (2015) |
| Current premiers | Moreton Bay United FC (2015) |
| Website | http://www.footballqueensland.com.au |
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The National Premier League Queensland, run by Football Queensland, is the top tier state-level football (soccer) competition in Queensland. The conference is a sub division of the National Premier Leagues. The inaugural season kicked off in March 2013[1] and consisted of 12 teams.[2] Each team will be expected to field a senior team, five junior men's teams from under-12 to under-20 starting in 2013 and women's junior teams in under-13, under-14, under-15 and under-18 starting in 2014.[3]
Each club has been granted a 5-year licence and there is no promotion or relegation from the league during this period.
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History
The league directly replaced the existing Queensland State League, as part of the wider introduction of the National Premier Leagues into several states in 2013.
The league commenced with 12 teams in its inaugural 2013 season. This was increased to 14 teams in the 2014 season with the inclusion of Harimau Muda A, Southwestern Queensland and the replacement of the QAS team with the Brisbane Roar National Youth League side. However, the teams were controversially reduced to 13 mid-season, due to CQFC Energy's failure to meet licensing conditions.[4][5]
Format
The season consists of a regular season in which all clubs play each other twice, home and away. At the conclusion of the regular season the top of the table club progresses onto the NPL National Finals Series to play against the champions from other NPL subdivisions. Also at the conclusion of the regular season the top four clubs play a local finals series. The local finals series consists of two semi-finals and a final. In the local finals series the top of the ladder club plays the fourth place and second place plays third. The winner of these local semi finals play each other in the NPL Qld Grand Final.
Clubs
Current clubs (2016)
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City | Brisbane | Spencer Park | 1952 | 2013 | John Kosmina |
| Brisbane Roar Youth | Brisbane | Perry Park | 2007 | 2014 |  Jeff Hopkins |
| Brisbane Strikers | Brisbane | Perry Park | 1994 | 2013 | Kevin Aherne-Evans[6] |
| FNQ FC Heat | Cairns | Barlow Park & Endeavour Park | 2009 | 2013 | Martin Docherty |
| Moreton Bay United | Moreton Bay | Wolter Park | 2012 | 2013 | Adam Piddock |
| Northern Fury | Townsville | Townsville Sports Complex | 2008 | 2013 |  Ian Ferguson |
| Olympic FC | Brisbane | Goodwin Park | 1967 | 2013 | Terry Kirkham |
| Palm Beach Sharks | Gold Coast | Mallawa Drive Sporting Complex | 1966 | 2013 | Grae Piddock |
| Redlands United | Redlands | Cleveland Showground Complex | 1918 | 2013 |  Matt Chandler |
| SWQ Thunder | Toowoomba | Clive Berghofer Stadium | 2012 | 2014 | Chris McLeod |
| Sunshine Coast FC | Sunshine Coast | Stockland Park | 2007 | 2013 | Paul Arnison |
| Western Pride | Ipswich | Briggs Rd Sporting Complex | 2012 | 2013 | Graham Harvey |
Former clubs
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded | Joined | Departed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQFC Energy | Rockhampton | Rugby Park | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
| Queensland Academy of Sport | Brisbane | Meakin Park | 1991 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Harimau Muda A | Malaysia | Home of opposition team | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
Honours
| Year | Premiership | Champions | NPL Finals Representation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Olympic FC | Olympic FC | Olympic FC - Semi Finalist |
| 2014 | Palm Beach Sharks | Palm Beach Sharks | Palm Beach Sharks - Semi Finalist |
| 2015 | Moreton Bay United | Moreton Bay United | Moreton Bay United - Semi Finalist |
See also
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- ↑ http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2012/10/03/365141_sport.html
- ↑ http://www.footballqueensland.com.au/index.php?display=cat&id=144
- ↑ http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/north/brisbane-city-mitchelton-north-star-albany-creek-brisbane-strikers-confident-ahead-of-apl-announcement/story-fn8odvfn-1226486753394
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