2023 New Zealand Women's National League
The 2023 New Zealand Women's National League is the third scheduled season of the new National League since its restructuring in 2021; the 2021 National League was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in northern regions.[1] The 2023 season will be the twenty-first season of national women's football and will again be a hybrid season. The competition will feature four teams from the NRFL Premiership representing the Northern Conference, Central Football and two Capital Football federation sides representing the Central Conference, and Canterbury United Pride and Southern United representing the Southern Conference.[2][3]
| Season | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 24 March 2023 – 26 November 2023 |
| Matches played | 25 |
| Goals scored | 96 (3.84 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Sofia Garcia (7 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Western Springs 4–0 Eastern Suburbs (20 October 2023) |
| Biggest away win | Central Football 0–8 Western Springs (23 September 2023) |
| Highest scoring | Central Football 0–8 Western Springs (23 September 2023) |
| Longest winning run | 4 matches Eastern Suburbs Southern United |
| Longest unbeaten run | 4 matches Eastern Suburbs Southern United |
| Longest winless run | 5 matches Central Football Ellerslie |
| Longest losing run | 5 matches Ellerslie |
← 2022 2024 →
All statistics correct as of 22 October 2023. | |
Qualifying league
2023 NRFL Premiership
| Season | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 24 March 2023 - 27 August 2023 |
| Champions | Auckland United |
| Relegated | Northern Rovers |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 27 (3.38 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Western Springs 5–0 Hibiscus Coast (24 March 2023) |
| Biggest away win | Northern Rovers 1–3 Western Springs (2 April 2023) |
| Highest scoring | Western Springs 5–0 Hibiscus Coast (24 March 2023) |
← 2022 2024 →
All statistics correct as of 2 April 2023. | |
Eight teams are competing in the league – the top seven teams from the previous season and the promoted side from the 2022 NRF Championship. The promoted team is Hibiscus Coast as winners of the NRF Championship.[4] They replaced Tauranga City.[5]
Teams
| Team | Location | Home Ground | 2022 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland United | Mount Roskill, Auckland | Keith Hay Park | 4th |
| Eastern Suburbs | Kohimarama, Auckland | Madills Farm | 3rd |
| Ellerslie | Ellerslie, Auckland | Michaels Avenue Reserve | 5th |
| Hamilton Wanderers | Chartwell, Hamilton | Porritt Stadium | 7th |
| Hibiscus Coast | Whangaparaoa, Auckland | Stanmore Bay Park | 1st in NRF Championship (promoted) |
| Northern Rovers | Glenfield, Auckland | McFetridge Park | 1st |
| West Coast Rangers | Whenuapai, Auckland | Fred Taylor Park | 6th |
| Western Springs | Westmere, Auckland | Seddon Fields | 2nd |
NRFL Premiership table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland United (C) | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 13 | +29 | 34 | Winner of Northern League and qualification to National League Championship |
| 2 | Eastern Suburbs | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 52 | 18 | +34 | 31 | Qualification to National League Championship |
| 3 | Western Springs | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 42 | 22 | +20 | 24 | |
| 4 | Ellerslie | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 21 | +2 | 23 | |
| 5 | West Coast Rangers | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 22 | |
| 6 | Hamilton Wanderers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 34 | −16 | 16 | |
| 7 | Hibiscus Coast | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 36 | −23 | 13 | |
| 8 | Northern Rovers (R) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 62 | −59 | 0 | Relegation to NRFL Championship/WaiBOP W-League |
Source: Northern Region 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[6]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[6]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
NRFL Premiership results table
NRFL Premiership scoring
- As of 10 April 2023
NRFL Premiership top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[7] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julia Robinson | Western Springs | 5 |
| 2 | Sam Tawharu | Western Springs | 4 |
| 3 | Multiple players | 3 | |
Qualified teams
Locations of the 2023 Women's National League Teams
Location of clubs in Auckland Region for the 2023 Women's National League season
| Association | Team | Position in Regional League | App (last) | Previous best (last) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern League (4 berths) | Auckland United | 1st | 2nd (2022) | 6th (2022) |
| Eastern Suburbs | 2nd | 2nd (2022) | 1st (2022) | |
| Western Springs | 3rd | 2nd (2022) | 2nd (2022) | |
| Ellerslie | 4th | 1st | Debut | |
| Central League (3 berths) | Central Football | N/A | 21st (2022) | 2nd (2004) |
| CF Waterside Karori | N/A | 21st (2022) | 1st (2010) | |
| CF Wellington United | N/A | 1st | Debut | |
| Southern League (2 berths) | Canterbury United Pride | N/A | 21st (2022) | 1st (2020) |
| Southern United | N/A | 21st (2022) | 1st (2021) | |
| Wellington Phoenix (automatic berth) | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Automatic qualification | 1st | Debut |
Championship phase
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland United | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 12 | Qualification to Grand Final |
| 2 | Southern United | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 12 | |
| 3 | Eastern Suburbs | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 12 | |
| 4 | Western Springs | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 5 | +14 | 10 | |
| 5 | CF Wellington United | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 10 | |
| 6 | CF Waterside Karori | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 7 | |
| 7 | Canterbury United Pride | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | −3 | 4 | |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves[lower-alpha 1] | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 4 | |
| 9 | Central Football | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 19 | −16 | 1 | |
| 10 | Ellerslie | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 16 | −14 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 October 2023. Source: New Zealand Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals for; 4) Head to head; 5) Head to head goal difference; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[9]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals for; 4) Head to head; 5) Head to head goal difference; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[9]
Notes:
- Wellington Phoenix Reserves can not qualify for the Grand Final.[8]
Results table
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.
| Leader and Grand Final | |
| Grand Final |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 October 2023. Source: New Zealand Football
See also
- 2023 New Zealand National League (men's)
References
- "National League Championship cancelled, new interregional competition announced and Chatham Cup moved to 2022". New Zealand Football.
- "New National League system". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- "Women's National League Championship expands to ten teams including adding Wellington Phoenix reserves". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- "Coasting to victory". Northern Region Football. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- "Title-winners end season with 3-0 win at relegated Tauranga City". friendsoffootballnz.com. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- "Northern Region Football Competition Regulations 2023: Appendix 2, Article 7 - Declaration of Winner". Northern Region Football. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- "National Women's League (New Zealand)". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- "National League Regulations 2022: Article 29". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- "Women's National League Regulations Season 2022: Article 26". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
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