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2024 New Zealand National League

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The 2024 New Zealand Men's National League was 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]

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The qualifying league fixtures were announced on 1 March 2024. The Northern League started 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 concluded 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]

The championship phase fixtures were announced on 17 September 2024, with the opening games to be played on 28 September 2024.[13][14]

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Qualifying leagues

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2024 Northern League

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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.[15] 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).[16]

Northern League personnel

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Northern League managerial changes

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Northern League table

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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[36][37]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated

Northern League results table

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Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Relegation play-offs

The relegation play-offs took place on 14 and 21 September 2024.[38][39]

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Matches
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Manurewa War Memorial Park, Manurewa
More information Manukau United, 2–0 (a.e.t.) ...
Walter Massey Park, Māngere East
Referee: Andres Castro

4–4 on aggregate. Manurewa won 4–2 on penalties, and therefore both clubs remained in their respective leagues.

Northern League scoring

Northern League top scorers
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Northern League hat-tricks
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  1. Player scored 4 goals
  2. Rounds 17 and 21 were reversed

2024 Central League

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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.[50] 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).

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Central League personnel

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Central League managerial changes

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Central League table

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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[36]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
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

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Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Central League scoring

Central League top scorers
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Central League hat-tricks
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  1. Player scored 4 goals

2024 Southern League

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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.[83] This is their first season in the Southern League. They replaced Green Island (relegated after three season in the Southern League).

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    Southern League managerial changes

    Note: Some cases use first/last match coached

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    Southern League table

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    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[36]
    (C) Champions; (R) Relegated
    • The final game between Dunedin City Royals and Nelson Suburbs was cancelled, with neither team being able to change league positions regardless of result.[101] The game was originally postponed after Nelson's flight was unable to land in Dunedin due to strong winds.[102]

    Southern League results table

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    Source: Soccerway
    Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

    Southern League scoring

    As of 7 September 2024
    Southern League top scorers
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    Southern League hat-tricks
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    1. Player scored 4 goals
    2. Player scored 6 goals
    3. Player scored 5 goals
    Southern League own goals
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    Qualified clubs

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    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]

    Location of clubs in Auckland Region for the 2024 National League season
    Location of clubs in Wellington Region for the 2024 National League season
    Location of clubs in Christchurch Region for the 2024 National League season
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    Championship phase

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    League table

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    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[36]
    (C) Champions
    Notes:

    Results table

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    Source: New Zealand Football
    Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

      Positions by round

      The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. To preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for round 3, but then postponed and played between rounds 6 and 7, it is added to the standings for round 6.

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      Leader and Grand Final
      Grand Final

      Grand Final

      More information Birkenhead United, 1–2 (a.e.t.) ...
      Attendance: 4,972
      Referee: Calvin Berg
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      Statistics

      As of 1 December 2024

      Top scorers

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      Hat-tricks

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        Discipline

        Player

        • Most yellow cards: 4[130]
          • New Zealand Riley Grover (Coastal Spirit)
          • New Zealand Kieran Richards (Napier City Rovers)
        • Most red cards: 1[130]
          • 10 players

        Club

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        Awards

        Goal of the Week

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        Championship Phase
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        Annual awards

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        Notes

        1. Ilam Fields doesn't met NZF Pitch Regulations
        2. Game canceled due to Nelson Suburbs unable to land in Dunedin Airport
        3. Playing two matches at English Park
        4. Playing one match at Ferrymead Park

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