Rydalmere Lions FC
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| Full name | Rydalmere Lions FC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Ground | Rydalmere Park |
| League | NPL NSW 3 |
| 2020 | 1st of 12 (Premiers and Champions) (note 2021 season cancelled) |
Rydalmere Lions FC are a football (soccer) club, from the suburb of Rydalmere in the city of Parramatta. The club is also known as Rydalmere Football Club and Rydalmere FC and was founded in 1979. The Men's team currently plays in the New South Wales National Premier League 3 (NSW NPL3) competition, the third tier of football in New South Wales and the fourth tier in Australia when including the national competition, the A-League. They gained promotion to NSW NPL2 after finishing as premiers of the 2017 NSW NPL 3.
History[]
The club was formed as St. Joseph’s Zgharta Soccer Club in 1979.[1] In addition to competing in the Football NSW National Premier Leagues structure, they also provide football for all age groups at the grassroots level participating in competitions within the Granville & Districts Soccer Football Association as Rydalmere FC.[2] In 2014 the club merged with Fairfield City Lions to commencing competing in Football NSW competitions under the Rydalmere Lions FC banner.[3]
Club Colours and Kit[]
The club wear a predominantly red shirt with white on the sleeves and neck, red shorts and red socks.
Seasons[]
Men's League[]
| Season | Division | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Position | Finals position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012^ | State League Division 1 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 36 | 56 | 23 | 10/12 | - |
| 2013^ | State League Division 2 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 54 | 18 | 42 | 2/11 | Finalists |
| 2014 | State League Division 2 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 36 | 16 | 29 | 4/9 | Champions |
| 2015 | State League Division 1 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 47 | 33 | 40 | 2/12 | ? |
| 2016 | NSW NPL3 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 68 | 32 | 48 | 2/12 | ? |
| 2017 | NSW NPL3 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 95 | 33 | 67 | Premiers | ? |
| 2018 | NSW NPL2 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 40 | 46 | 35 | 9/14 | - |
| 2019 | NSW NPL2 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 12/14 (Relegated) | - |
| 2020 | NSW NPL3 | - |
^ as Fairfield City Lions
Men's Cup[]
| Season | Cup | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 FFA Cup | Third Preliminary Round |
| 2015 | 2015 FFA Cup | Fourth Preliminary Round |
| 2016 | 2016 FFA Cup | Fourth Preliminary Round |
| 2017 | 2017 FFA Cup | Third Preliminary Round |
| 2018 | 2018 FFA Cup | Fourth Preliminary Round |
| 2019 | 2019 FFA Cup | Fourth Preliminary Round |
References[]
External links[]
- Rydalmere Lions FC
- Soccer clubs in Sydney
- Soccer clubs in New South Wales
- Association football clubs established in 1979