Central Federation League
The Central Federation League is an amateur status league competition run by Central Football for association football clubs located in the central region of the North Island, New Zealand. It is currently in the third level of the New Zealand football league system, below the Central League administered by Capital Football and includes teams from the Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne districts.
| Founded | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Confederation | OFC (Oceania) |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Central League |
| Relegation to | Taranaki Premiership, Pacific Premiership, Horizon's Premiership |
| League cup(s) | Chatham Cup, Central Federation Cup |
| Current champions | Havelock North Wanderers (2021) |
| Most championships | Napier City Rovers, Havelock North Wanderers (3 titles each) |
| Website | https://www.centralfootball.co.nz/ |
History[]
The league was launched in 2000 and began within the second tier of the New Zealand league system as a replacement for the disbanded triple division Central League, which had run in various forms since 1966.[1]
Current clubs[]
As of the 2022 season.[2]
| Club | Location | Home Ground(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Gisborne Thistle | Gisborne | Childers Road Reserve |
| Levin | Levin | Donnelly Park |
| Massey University | Palmerston North | Massey University |
| Napier City Rovers (2) | Napier | Bluewater Stadium |
| Napier Marist | Napier | Bluewater Stadium |
| North End | Palmerston North | Memorial Park |
| Palmerston North Marist | Palmerston North | Central Energy Trust Arena Turf |
| Whanganui Athletic | Whanganui | Wembley Park |
- (2) — Denotes club's second team
2021 League Table[]
| Club | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock North Wanderers | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 55 | 16 | +39 | 40 |
| Palmerston North Marist | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 62 | 26 | +36 | 34 |
| Whanganui Athletic | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 23 | +15 | 30 |
| Gisborne Thistle | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 32 | 11 | 30 |
| Massey University | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 28 |
| North End | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 22 |
| Napier Marist | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 57 | -32 | 10 |
| Levin | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 45 | -30 | 8 |
| New Plymouth Rangers | 16 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 62 | -47 | 7 |
| Havelock North Wanderers | 3–1 | Wellington United |
|---|---|---|
Aggregate score 6–6. Havelock North Wanderers win tie on away goal rule and are promoted to the 2022 Central League.
Past Clubs[]
| Club | Location | Home Ground(s) | Last Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne City | Gisborne | Childers Road Reserve | 2003 - merged |
| Gisborne City Marist | Gisborne | Childers Road Reserve | 2004 - withdrew |
| Napier City Rovers | Napier | Bluewater Stadium | 2010 - withdrew to Pacific Premiership |
| Fielding United | Manawatu | Timona Park | 2015 - withdrew |
| Manawatu AFC | Palmerston North | 2004 (amalgamated) | |
| Red Sox Riverside | Palmerston North | 2004 (amalgamated) | |
| Red Sox Manawatu | Palmerston North | 2020 | |
| Wanganui City FC | Whanganui | Wembley Park | 2019 - withdrew |
| Moturoa AFC | New Plymouth | Onuku Taipari Domain | 2003 - league position given to Team Taranaki |
| Taradale AFC | Napier | Taradale Park | 2013 - withdrew |
| Linton Area Defence FC | Palmerston North | Linton Military Camp | 2005 - withdrew |
| Team Taranaki | New Plymouth | Yarrow Stadium | 2016 - promoted to Central League |
| Palmerston North Boys' High School | Palmerston North | High School Ground | 2019 - relegated |
| Port Hill United | Napier | Marewa Park | 2016 - withdrew |
| Hokowhitu FC | Palmerston North | Hokowhitu Park | 2019 - withdrew |
References[]
- ^ "Central Football". ultimatenzsoccer. 20 December 2021. Archived from the original on 26 June 2007.
- ^ "Central Football Federation League 2022". Central Football. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Association football leagues in New Zealand