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2024 New Zealand National League

The 2024 New Zealand Men's National League will be the fourth season of the National League since its restructuring in 2021.[1] 32 clubs compete in the competition, with four qualifying from the Northern League, three qualifying from the Central League and two qualifying from the Southern League for the National Championship phase.[2][3]Each team can field a maximum of four foreign players as well as one additional foreign player who has Oceania Football Confederation nationality.[4] Over the course of the season, each team must also ensure players aged 20 or under account for 10% of available playing minutes.[5][6]

The qualifying league fixtures were announced on 1 March 2024. The Northern League starts on 22 March 2024[7] with the Central and Southern leagues starting the following weekend on 29 and 28 March respectively. The Northern and Central leagues conclude on 31 August 2024 with the Southern League concluding on 1 September 2024.[8][9][10]

The week the Northern League started, NRF announced changes to the competition structure for the 2024 season to accommodate Auckland FC.[11] Auckland FC will have a reserves team playing in the qualifying and championship phases from next season to fulfil their A-League Men requirements.[3] To allow space for Auckland FC, the Northern League will now have a relegation play-off between the 10th place team and the runners up of the 2024 NRFL Championship for this season only.[11][12]

Qualifying leagues

2024 Northern League

Northern League teams

Twelve teams are competing in the league – the top ten teams from the previous season and the two teams promoted from the NRFL Championship. The promoted teams are Tauranga City and East Coast Bays.[13] It is both Tauranga City's and East Coast Bay's first season in the National League. They replaced Takapuna (relegated after a two-year Northern League spell) and Manukau United (relegated after a three-year Northern League spell).[14]

Northern League personnel

Managerial Changes

Northern League table

Updated to match(es) played on 20 July 2024. Source: NRF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[34][35]

Northern League results table

Updated to match(es) played on 20 July 2024. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Northern League scoring

As of 13 July 2024
Northern League top scorers
Northern League hat-tricks
  1. ^ Player scored 4 goals

2024 Central League

Central League teams

Ten teams are competing in the league – the top nine teams from the previous season and the one team promoted from the 2022 play-off between the winners of the Central Federation League and the Capital Premier. The winner of the play-off was Island Bay United.[42] This is their first season in the Central League, since New Zealand football's restructuring in 2021. They replaced Whanganui Athletic (relegated to the Central Federation League after one season in the Central League).

Central League personnel

Managerial Changes

Central League table

Updated to match(es) played on 14 July 2024. Source: Capital Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[34]
Notes:
  1. ^ Wellington Phoenix Reserves gain automatic entry into the National League Championship phase due to the A-League Men requirements.[2]

Central League results table

Updated to match(es) played on 14 July 2024. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Central League scoring

As of 14 July 2024
Central League top scorers
Central League hat-tricks
  1. ^ a b c Player scored 4 goals

2024 Southern League

Southern League teams

Ten teams are competing in the league – nine teams from the previous season and the winner of the Southern League play-offs. The promoted team is the University of Canterbury.[70] This is their first season in the Southern League. They replaced Green Island (relegated after three season in the Southern League).

Southern League personnel

Managerial changes

Southern League table

Updated to match(es) played on 21 July 2024. Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[34]

Southern League results table

Updated to match(es) played on 21 July 2024. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Southern League scoring

As of 21 July 2024
Southern League top scorers
Southern League hat-tricks
  1. ^ a b c Player scored 4 goals
  2. ^ Player scored 6 goals
Southern League own goals

Qualified clubs

There are 10 men's National League Championship qualifying spots (4 for the Northern League, 3 plus Wellington Phoenix Reserves for the Central League and 2 for the Southern League).[2]

2024 New Zealand National League is located in New Zealand
Wellington
Wellington
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Location of clubs in New Zealand for the 2023 National League season
2024 New Zealand National League is located in Wellington Region
Wellington Phoenix Reserves
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Location of clubs in Wellington Region for the 2024 National League season

Championship phase

League table

First match(es) will be played: October 2024. Source: New Zealand Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals for; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record[34]
Notes:
  1. ^ Wellington Phoenix Reserves can not qualify for the Grand Final.[34]

Awards

Goal of the Week

Qualifying Leagues

Notes

  1. ^ Ilam Fields doesn't met NZF Pitch Regulations

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