National Second Division
soccer league
The National Second Division (NSD) is a proposed men's soccer league at the second level of the Australian soccer league system. It will be run by Football Australia and the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC).
| Organising body | Football Australia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 27 October 2017 |
| First season | 2025 |
| Country | Australia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Australia Cup |
The league will have eight teams in the first season, which will begin in October 2025.[1]
It eventually aims to have a system of promotion and relegation with the A-League Men, which currently does not have promotion and relegation.
Clubs
changeIn November 2023, Football Australia announced the eight clubs that will compete in the first season.[2]
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity | Founded | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APIA Leichhardt | Sydney | Lambert Park / Leichhardt Oval | 7,000 / 20,000 | 1954 | 2023 |
| Avondale FC | Melbourne | Avenger Park | 2,500 | 1984 | 2023 |
| Marconi Stallions | Sydney | Marconi Stadium | 9,000 | 1958 | 2023 |
| Preston Lions | Melbourne | B.T. Connor Reserve | 5,000 | 1947 | 2023 |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne | Lakeside Stadium | 12,000 | 1959 | 2023 |
| Sydney Olympic | Sydney | Belmore Sports Ground | 17,000 | 1957 | 2023 |
| Sydney United 58 | Sydney | Sydney United Sports Centre | 12,000 | 1958 | 2023 |
| Wollongong Wolves | Wollongong | WIN Stadium | 22,000 | 1980 | 2023 |
More clubs will likely be announced later on. Several clubs are currently negotiating with Football Australia to join the competition in 2025.
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity | Founded | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Strikers | Brisbane | Perry Park | 5,000 | 1991 | [3] |
| George Cross | Melbourne | City Vista Recreation Reserve | 3,000 | 1947 | [4] |
| Gold Coast United | Gold Coast | Coplick Family Sports Park | 1,000 | 2008 | [5] |
| Heidelberg United | Melbourne | Olympic Park | 12,000 | 1958 | [6] |
| Melbourne Knights | Melbourne | Knights Stadium | 15,000 | 1953 | [7] |
| Rockdale Ilinden | Sydney | Bicentennial Park South | 5,000 | 1969 | [8] |
| South Hobart | Hobart | South Hobart Oval | 4,500 | 1910 | [9] |
| Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast | Kawana Western Fields | 500 | 2007 | [10] |
Maps
change| National Second Division clubs |
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| As of 2025 |
| Clubs in Sydney |
Location of clubs in Sydney |
| Clubs in the rest of New South Wales |
Location of clubs in the rest of New South Wales |
| Clubs in Melbourne |
Location of clubs in Melbourne |
| Clubs in South East Queensland |
Location of clubs in South East Queensland |
| Clubs in Hobart |
Location of clubs in Hobart |
| Legend |
 Confirmed club Proposed club City
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References
change- ↑ https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/football-australia-unveils-new-format-and-start-date-national-second-tier-competition
- ↑ https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/football-australia-announces-foundation-clubs-national-second-tier/
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ https://www.facebook.com/georgecrossfc/posts/1118284339445088
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/gcunitedfc/posts/1107287717248902
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz-pIJwy4RP/
- ↑ https://www.melbourneknights.com.au/news/club-statement-on-the-announcement-of-the-national-second-tier-competition/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/rockdalecitysunsfc/posts/785896363548630
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ https://www.facebook.com/sunshinecoastfc/posts/850455837080181