9th season of top-tier soccer league in Australia
Football league season
The 1985 National Soccer League was the ninth season of the National Soccer League. The season was again played with two Conferences as separate leagues, followed by a conference playoff final. The Grand Final was won by Brunswick Juventus 2–0 on aggregate over Sydney City. The season began on 9 March 1985, and concluded on 8 September 1985.
Teams
Twenty-four teams competed in the league (twelve in the Northern Conference and twelve in the Southern Conference) – the sixteen teams from the previous season and eight teams accepted from their respective state leagues.
Stadiums and locations
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order by conference.
Head coach changes
The Australian Soccer Annual 1985 reported seven managerial changes.[1]
Regular season
League tables
- Northern Conference
Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
- Southern Conference
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Results
- Northern Conference
Source: OzFootball
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.
- Southern Conference
Source: OzFootball
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.
Finals series
Northern Conference
Southern Conference
Grand Final
- Brunswick Juventus win 2–0 on aggregate
Individual awards
References
- ^ Australian Soccer Annual 1985 – Seven coaching changes for 1985. Soccer Action. p. 7.
- OzFootball Archives - 1985 NSL Season
