National Premier League
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| Countries |  Jamaica |
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| Founded | 1973 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Levels on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | KSAFA Super League South Central Confederation Super League Eastern Confederation Super League Western Confederation Super League |
| Domestic cup(s) | JFF Champions Cup |
| International cup(s) | CFU Club Championship CONCACAF Champions League |
| Current champions | Tivoli Gardens F.C. (2010–11) |
| Most championships | Santos F.C. (5 times) |
| Website | http://www.plcajamaica.com |
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For other uses, see National League (disambiguation) and Premier League (disambiguation).
The National Premier League, also known as the Jamaican National Premier League and, for sponsorship purposes, the Red Stripe Premier League[1] or previously the Digicel Premier League or Wray and Nephew National Premier League, is the first division football league in the nation of Jamaica. Twelve teams currently compete in the league.[2]
The competition is divided in three stages in which every team plays another once; after the third stage (i.e. after 33 games) the top six teams will be placed in one group and the bottom six in another. The top six teams will play against each other in the fourth round, with the top team being crowned champions. The bottom six teams will also only play against each other with no chance of winning the title. The bottom 2 are then relegated and 2 teams from a play-off of the 4 regional league winners are promoted.
The top two teams from the league qualify for the CFU Club Championship, and the bottom two are relegated at the end of the season. To date, the NPL has produced three Caribbean championships by Portmore United F.C. (2005) and Harbour View F.C. (2004 & 2007).
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[edit] Member teams 2011/12
- Arnett Gardens F.C.
- Boys' Town F.C.
- Harbour View F.C.
- Highgate United (Promoted)
- Humble Lions F.C.
- Portmore United F.C.
- Reno F.C.
- Montego Bay United F.C. (Promoted)
- Sporting Central Academy
- Tivoli Gardens F.C. (Defending Champions)
- Village United F.C.
- Waterhouse F.C.
[edit] Relegated in 2011/12
- St. George's SC
- Benfica
[edit] Member teams 2010/11
- Arnett Gardens F.C.
- Benfica F.C. (Promoted)
- Boys' Town F.C.
- Harbour View F.C. (Defending Champions)
- Humble Lions F.C.
- Portmore United F.C.
- Reno F.C. (Promoted)
- Sporting Central Academy
- St. George's SC
- Tivoli Gardens F.C. (2010-11 Champions)
- Village United F.C.
- Waterhouse F.C.
[edit] Relegated in 2010/11
[edit] Member teams 2009/10
- Arnett Gardens F.C.
- August Town F.C.(Promoted)
- Boys' Town F.C.
- Harbour View F.C. (2009/10 Champions)
- Humble Lions F.C.(Promoted)
- Portmore United F.C.
- Rivoli United F.C.
- Sporting Central Academy
- St. George's SC
- Tivoli Gardens F.C.(Defending Champions)
- Village United F.C.
- Waterhouse F.C.
[edit] Relegated in 2009/10
[edit] Member teams 2008/09
- Arnett Gardens F.C.
- Boys' Town F.C.
- Harbour View F.C.
- Portmore United F.C. (Champions)
- Meadhaven United (Promoted)[4]
- Reno F.C.
- Rivoli United F.C. (Promoted)[5]
- Sporting Central Academy
- St. George's SC
- Tivoli Gardens F.C.
- Village United F.C.
- Waterhouse F.C.
[edit] Relegated in 2008/09
[edit] Champions
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Source: RSSSF
[edit] Top scorers
| Year | Best scorers | Team | Goals |
| 2002/03 | Roen Nelson |
Hazard United F.C. | 19 |
| 2003/04 | Fabian Taylor |
Harbour View F.C. | 19 |
| 2006/07 | Irvino English |
Waterhouse F.C. | 18 |
| 2007/08 | Roen Nelson |
Portmore United F.C. | 16 |
| 2008/09 | Devon Hodges |
Rivoli United F.C. | 25 |
| 2009/10 | Devon Hodges |
Rivoli United F.C. | 18 |
| 2010/11 | Kirk Ramsey |
Arnett Gardens F.C. | 17 |
[edit] Notable former players
Includes former national team players, league and cup championship winners
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[edit] External links and References
- ^ Red Stripe to serve Jamaica better through football - Sporting Eagle
- ^ KSAFA teams strong challengers for DPL title - Jamaica Observer
- ^ http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/St-Mary-team-qualifies-for-first-premiership_8942605#ixzz1O7a34n39
- ^ Frater, Adrian (2008-06-05). "Meadhaven advance to NPL" (in e). Jamaica Gleaner. http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080605/sports/sports1.html. Retrieved 2008-06-22.
- ^ Walters, Ainsley (2008-06-09). "Rivoli hammer Wadadah 11-0 - St Catherine team march storm into NPL". Jamaica Gleaner. http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080609/sports/sports1.html. Retrieved 2008-06-22.
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