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1983 National Soccer League
Australian soccer season
Australian soccer season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| competition | National Soccer League |
| season | 1983 |
| dates | 13 March – 9 October 1983 |
| winners | St George-Budapest |
| 1st title | |
| matches | 240 |
| total goals | 638 |
| league topscorer section | Top scorers |
| league topscorer | Duggie Brown (16 goals) |
| highest scoring | APIA Leichhardt 7–2 Brisbane Lions |
| (5 June 1983) | |
| highest attendance | 16,000 |
| South Melbourne 1–1 Heidelberg United | |
| (3 April 1983) | |
| lowest attendance | 150 |
| Brisbane Lions 2–1 Canberra City | |
| (2 October 1983) | |
| attendance | |
| average attendance | |
| prevseason | 1982 |
| nextseason | 1984 |
1st title (5 June 1983) South Melbourne 1–1 Heidelberg United (3 April 1983) Brisbane Lions 2–1 Canberra City (2 October 1983)
The 1983 National Soccer League was the seventh season of the National Soccer League, the former top-flight league in Australia. It began on 13 March 1983, and ended on 9 October 1983. St George-Budapest won the championship for the first time.
Changes from 1982
For this season, the league shifted wins to be worth three points instead of two. No post-season finals series were played during this season for the first time since the 1977 season.
Teams
Sixteen teams competed in the league.
Stadiums and locations
:* Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.*
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide City | Adelaide (Norwood) | Olympic Sports Field | |
| APIA Leichhardt | Sydney (Leichhardt) | Lambert Park | |
| Brisbane City | Brisbane (Newmarket) | Spencer Park | |
| Brisbane Lions | Brisbane (Inala) | Lions Stadium | |
| Canberra City | Canberra | Canberra Stadium | |
| Footscray JUST | Melbourne (Preston) | Schintler Reserve | |
| Heidelberg United | Melbourne (Collingwood) | Olympic Village | |
| Marconi Fairfield | Sydney (Smithfield) | Marconi Stadium | |
| Newcastle KB United | Newcastle | Newcastle International Sports Centre | |
| Preston Makedonia | Melbourne (Fitzroy) | B.T. Connor Reserve | |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne (St Kilda West) | Middle Park | |
| St George-Budapest | Sydney (Mortdale) | St George Stadium | |
| Sydney City | Sydney (Bondi) | ES Marks Athletics Field | |
| Sydney Olympic | Sydney (Waterloo) | Pratten Park | |
| West Adelaide | Adelaide (City of Adelaide) | Hindmarsh Stadium | |
| Wollongong City | Wollongong | Wollongong Showground |
League table
Results
Awards
| Award | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| National Soccer League Player of the Year | AUS Joe Watson | Sydney City |
| National Soccer League Under 21 Player of the Year | AUS Oscar Crino | South Melbourne |
| National Soccer League Coach of the Year | AUS Frank Arok | St George-Budapest |
References
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