2021 Northern League (New Zealand)
| Season | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 March 2021 – 28 August 2021 |
| Matches played | 11 |
| Goals scored | 38 (3.45 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Jama Boss Sam Margetts (4 goals each) |
| Biggest home win | Melville United 5-3 Manukau United (27 March 2021) |
| Biggest away win | West Coast Rangers 1-5 Western Springs (27 March 2021) |
| Highest scoring | Melville United 5-3 Manukau United (27 March 2021) |
| Longest winning run | 2 matches North Shore United, Western Springs |
| Longest unbeaten run | 2 matches North Shore United, Western Springs |
| Longest winless run | 2 matches Eastern Suburbs, Manukau United, West Coast Rangers |
| Longest losing run | 2 matches Eastern Suburbs, Manukau United, West Coast Rangers |
← 2020 2022 →
All statistics correct as of 2 April 2021. | |
The 2021 Northern League, previously known as Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier for sponsorship reasons, is the 57th season of second tier football in New Zealand, and the 1st season of the new format, after the restructuring of football in New Zealand. It is the top tier of winter football in the Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty provinces. Starting in the 2021 season, the top 4 teams will qualify to a National competition to crown a national champion. They will join 3 teams from the Central Region, 2 teams from the Southern Region and the Wellington Phoenix Reserves. This national competition will also act as qualifiers to the Oceania Champions League.[1] North Shore United are the current defending champions, winning the 2019 season. The season started on the 27th March 2021, and runs till 28th August.[2]
Teams[edit]
Changes[edit]
There were no promotions or relegations in the 2020 season due to it being cut short by COVID-19. Northern Rovers joined the league for the 2021 season, as Forrest Hill Milford merged with Glenfield Rovers at the end of 2020. They take Forrest Hill's place in the league this season.[3] Another new side starting in 2021 will be West Coast Rangers after the merger of Waitakere City with Norwest United towards the end of 2020. They take Waitakere City's place in the league.
Auckland City also joined the league replacing sister club Central United, following the reformation of the New Zealand Football system.
Stadia and locations[edit]
Auckland City
Auckland United
Birkenhead United
Bay Olympic
Eastern Suburbs
Manukau United
North Shore United
Northern Rovers
West Coast Rangers
Western Springs
|
Team |
Location |
Venue |
Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland City | Sandringham, Auckland | Kiwitea Street | 3,500 (250 seated) |
| Auckland United | Mount Roskill, Auckland | Keith Hay Park | |
| Bay Olympic | New Lynn, Auckland | Olympic Park | 3,500 |
| Birkenhead United | Birkenhead, Auckland | Shepherds Park | 1,000 |
| Eastern Suburbs | Kohimarama, Auckland | Madills Farm | 5,000 |
| Hamilton Wanderers | Chartwell, Hamilton | Porritt Stadium | 5,000 |
| Manukau United | Māngere East, Auckland | Centre Park | |
| Melville United | Melville, Hamilton | Gower Park | |
| North Shore United | Devonport, Auckland | Allen Hill Stadium | |
| Northern Rovers | Glenfield, Auckland | McFetridge Park | 2,000 |
| West Coast Rangers | Whenuapai, Auckland | Fred Taylor Park | |
| Western Springs | Westmere, Auckland | Seddon Fields |
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Springs | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 6 | Qualification to National League Championship |
| 2 | North Shore United | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 | |
| 3 | Hamilton Wanderers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 | |
| 4 | Auckland City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | |
| 5 | Melville United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Auckland United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Bay Olympic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 8 | Northern Rovers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 9 | Birkenhead United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 | |
| 10 | Eastern Suburbs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 | |
| 11 | Manukau United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 0 | Relegation to NRFL Division 1 |
| 12 | West Coast Rangers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[4]
Results[edit]
| Home \ Away | AKC | AKU | BAY | BIR | EAS | HAM | MAN | MEL | NSU | NTR | WCR | WES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland City | — | 3–1 | ||||||||||
| Auckland United | — | 1–2 | 2–0 | |||||||||
| Bay Olympic | — | |||||||||||
| Birkenhead United | — | 0–3 | ||||||||||
| Eastern Suburbs | — | |||||||||||
| Hamilton Wanderers | — | 1–2 | ||||||||||
| Manukau United | — | |||||||||||
| Melville United | 5–3 | — | 0–1 | |||||||||
| North Shore United | — | |||||||||||
| Northern Rovers | 1–2 | — | ||||||||||
| West Coast Rangers | 0–2 | — | 1–5 | |||||||||
| Western Springs | 2–1 | — |
Colours: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Statistics[edit]
- As of 2 April 2021
Scoring[edit]
Top scorers[edit]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[5][6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jama Boss | Melville United | 4 |
| Sam Margetts | Western Springs | ||
| 2 | Kaea Rangihaeata | Western Springs | 2 |
| Moses Dyer | Manukau United | ||
| Tommy Semmy | Hamilton Wanderers | ||
| Kingsley Sinclair | Auckland United |
Hat-tricks[edit]
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jama Boss4 | Melville United | Manukau United | 5–3 (H) [5] | 27 March 2021 |
- Notes
4 Player scored 4 goals
(H) – Home team
(A) – Away team
Clean sheets[edit]
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets[5][6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mack Waite | Auckland United | 1 |
| Matthew Oliver | Hamilton Wanderers | ||
| Silvio Rodić | North Shore United |
References[edit]
- ↑ "New National League system". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ↑ "NRFL Season Calendar". Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ↑ "2020 NRFL Premier table". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ↑ "National League Regulations 2021: Article 28 - NL Format". nff.org.nz. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Northern League Results Week 1". NRFL. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Northern League Results Week 2". NRFL. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
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