Southern Football, formerly FootballSouth, is one of six federations of New Zealand Football, representing regions of South Canterbury, Waitaki, Dunedin, Central Otago, Clutha and Southland.

Southern Football
Founded2000
HeadquartersLogan Park
Location20 Logan Park Drive, North Dunedin, Dunedin
FIFA affiliationNew Zealand Football
Chief ExecutiveDougal McGowan
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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Southern United, formerly Soccersouth until 2007, was founded in 2002, to represent the region for the New Zealand Women's National League from its inaugural season in 2002 onwards.[1]

Southern United, formerly Otago United until 2013, was founded in 2004 as a conglomerate of various Otago area clubs, in order to form a strong team to take part in the New Zealand Football Championship, run on a regional franchise basis, and Southern United became one of the eight competing teams.[2] In 2021, the league was replaced by New Zealand National League for more of a club based competition, causing the Southern United Men's Team to dissolve.[3][4]

Competitions

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Leagues

Defunct Leagues

Note: Southern League and South Island League includes teams from the Mainland Football Federation and is a National competition run by New Zealand Football and managed by Mainland Football.

Current title holders

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Affiliated clubs

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See also

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References

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  1. "New National League system". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  2. "Southern United". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  3. "New National League competition details confirmed". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  4. "New National League competition". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  5. "Our Clubs". Southern Football. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  6. "Club Directory". Southland Football. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  7. "Club Contacts". Southland Football. Retrieved 24 June 2024.