Football Queensland Premier League
The Football Queensland Premier League is a football competition contested by clubs in Queensland, Australia. It is administered by Football Queensland and is the second tier of soccer in Queensland, behind the National Premier Leagues Queensland, to which the top two teams each season are promoted. The Premier League was founded in 2017, with the first season held in 2018; previously there was no second-tier statewide competition.
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| Founded | 2017 |
|---|---|
| First season | 2018 |
| Country | Australia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 11 (12 From 2021) |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | National Premier Leagues Queensland |
| Domestic cup(s) | FFA Cup |
History
In May 2017, Football Queensland confirmed the creation of the new competition and the teams to take part in the 2018 season.[1]
2021 Season Clubs
The following 11 clubs are participating in the 2021 season:
| Club | City | Stadium | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City | Brisbane | Corporate Travel Management Stadium | 1952 | 2021 | Matt Smith |
| Holland Park Hawks | Brisbane | Whites Hill Reserve | 1977 | 2018 | Danny Gnjidic |
| Ipswich Knights | Ipswich | Eric Evans Oval | 1998 | 2018 | Andrew Ogden |
| Mitchelton | Brisbane | Teralba Park | 1920 | 2018 | Daniel Pennisi |
| Rochedale Rovers | Logan | Underwood Park | 1973 | 2018 | Marcus Stergiopoulos |
| SWQ Thunder | Toowoomba | Clive Berghofer Stadium | 2012 | 2020 | Ivor Prasad |
| Souths United | Brisbane | Wakerley Park | 1962 | 2018 | Mark Dytman |
| Southside Eagles | Brisbane | Memorial Park | 1968 | 2018 | Jarrod Lane |
| Sunshine Coast FC | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Stadium | 2007 | 2020 | Gareth Thomson |
| Western Pride FC | Ipswich | Briggs Rd Sporting Complex | 2012 | 2020 | Brian Hastings[2] |
| Wolves FC | Brisbane | Carmichael Park | 1921 | 2018 | Matt Chandler |
FQPL 2 2021 Season Clubs
The Following 8 Clubs are Participating in the 2021 FQPL 2 Season
| Club | City | Stadium | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caboolture SFC | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex | 1969 | 2021 | |
| Coomera Colts | Gold Coast | Viney Park | 1983 | 2021 | |
| Grange Thistle | Brisbane | Lanham Park | 1920 | 2021 | |
| Magic United | Gold Coast | Magic FC Park | 2006 | 2021 | |
| North Star | Brisbane | O'Callaghan Park | 1958 | 2021 | |
| Samford Rangers | Moreton Bay | Samford Parklands | 1973 | 2021 | |
| Taringa Rovers | Brisbane | Jack Speare Park | 1949 | 2021 | |
| Virginia United | Brisbane | Albert Bishop Park | 1970 | 2021 |
See also
References
- Smith, Erin (29 May 2017). "Football Queensland reveals new state competition and 16 new teams". Quest Community Newspapers. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- https://westernpridefc.com.au/f/hastings-announced-as-new-senior-fqpl-head-coach
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