Sturt Lions FC

Sturt Lions Football Club is an Australian semi-professional football club in Adelaide, South Australia. Nicknamed the Lions, Sturt are associated with FFSA, and they currently play in the NPL South Australia. The league is a first tier-league in South Australia and second-tier nationally. The club, while based in the suburbs in and around the city of Mitcham, currently play their senior home games at Adelaide Shores Football Centre in West Beach. The club has one of the largest junior programs in South Australia.

Sturt Lions
Full nameSturt Lions Football Club
Nickname(s)Lions
Founded2003
GroundAdelaide Shores Football Centre, West Beach
ChairmanJohn van der Veeken
ManagerLino Fusco
LeagueNPL South Australia
20202nd (Promoted)
WebsiteClub website

In 2017 the Lions were Champions of State League 1 after defeating White City, Adelaide Raiders, South Adelaide and Western Strikers in the Final Series. As the Champions, the Lions were promoted to the NPL in 2018.

Notable Players

In May 2018 Sturt signed Italian striker Matteo Federici. Federici came through the ranks for Serie A sides Lecce and Chievo Verona. Federici scored 6 goals in his first 7 appearances for Sturt and his performances have been acclaimed in the local media.[1]

Honours

Divisional history
Season League Cup
Division Pld W D L GF GA +/- Pts Position Finals
2011 SA Div 31834111955-36138thDNQ
2012 SA Div 31821151560-45710th (P)DNQ
2013 SA Div 23013263496-62616thDNQFederation Cup Round of 32
2014 SA Div 22885153251-192911thDNQFederation Cup Round of 32
2015 SA Div 230128106246+16449thDNQFederation Cup Quarter Finalist
2016 SA Div 22212374127+14394thPreliminary finalFederation Cup Round of 32
2017 SA Div 22211293630+6354thChampionFederation Cup Round of 32
2018 SA Div 12254132448-241911th (R)DNQFederation Cup Round of 32
2019 SA Div 22212734121+20432ndPreliminary finalFederation Cup Round of 32
2020 SA Div 22213634818+30452ndChampionFederation Cup Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

References
  1. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/sport/italian-striker-matteo-federici-off-to-strong-start-in-short-npl-sa-stint-with-sturt-lions/news-story/da2be5dee81509a94d398e8e4a62c5d2
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