2026 National Premier Leagues Victoria Women
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13 February 2026 – 30 August 2026 |
| Champions | TBD |
| Premiers | TBD |
← 2025 2027 →
All statistics correct as of 5 February 2025.(Note: Longest runs only include regular season results) | |
The 2025 National Premier Leagues Victoria Women, known commonly as the NPL VIC Women or NPLV Women, was the ninth season of the National Premier Leagues Victoria Women under the NPL format, and the 26th season of top-flight Victorian Women's football overall.
Teams
Fourteen teams competed in the league – the top eleven teams from the previous season and two teams promoted from the VPL Women's. The promoted teams were Avondale FC and Keilor Park.[1] Alongside these teams Football Victoria announce on 21 August 2025, that A-League Women Clubs Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City would enter an academy team into the 2026 NPLW Victoria season after years of collective lobbying.[2][3] They would replace FV Emerging team.[2]
Stadiums and locations
Alamein
Melbourne City
Spring Hills
Locations of the 2025 NPL VIC Women clubs
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Alamein | Glen Iris | Dorothy Laver West Reserve |
| Avondale FC | Parkville | Avenger Park |
| Bentleigh Greens | Cheltenham | Kingston Heath Soccer Complex |
| Boroondara-Carey Eagles | Bulleen | David Barro Stadium |
| Box Hill United | Box Hill | Wembley Park |
| Bulleen Lions | Bulleen | David Barro Stadium |
| Essendon Royals | Essendon | Cross Keys Reserve |
| Keilor Park | Keilor Park | Keilor Park Reserve |
| Melbourne City Youth | Cranbourne East | City Football Academy |
| Melbourne Victory Youth | Bundoora | Home of the Matildas |
| Heidelberg United | Heidelberg West | Olympic Park |
| Preston Lions FC | Reservoir | B.T. Connor Reserve |
| South Melbourne | Albert Park | Lakeside Stadium |
| Spring Hills | Caroline Springs | Springside Recreationa Reserve |
Regular season
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for finals series |
| 2 | Avondale FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Benleigh Greens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Boroondara-Carey Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Box Hill United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Bulleen Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Essendon Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Keilor Park | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Melbourne City Youth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Melbourne Victory Youth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Heidelberg United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Preston Lions FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | South Melbourne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to VPLW |
| 14 | Spring Hills | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 13 September 2025. Source: NPL VIC Women
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
References
- ^ "2026 Football Victoria Provisional Declaration of Leagues | Football Victoria". footballvictoria.com.au. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ a b Comito, Matthew (21 August 2025). "A-Leagues rivals unite behind revolutionary NPL change: 'An incredible step forward'". A-Leagues. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ Victory, Melbourne (21 August 2025). "Melbourne Victory to enter NPLW competition". Melbourne Victory. Retrieved 5 February 2026.