Victorian State League Division 1
| Countries |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Founded | Unknown |
| First season | Unknown |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Levels on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Victorian Premier League |
| Relegation to | Victorian State League Division 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Mirabella Cup |
| Current champions | Whittlesea Zebras FC (2011) |
The Victorian State League Division 1 is the second tier association football (soccer) competition (behind the Victorian Premier League) in Victoria, Australia, and the third nationally, including the A-League. It is conducted by the Football Federation Victoria, the state's football governing body.
The champions of the Victorian State League Division 2 South-East and North-West, Will Be Promoted to Play In the Victorian State League Division 1 the next season. Whilst the two teams finishing on the bottom of the ladder will be relegated to Division 2 in their respective zones. The champions, and runners-up of the State League Division 1, will be promoted to the highest footballing competition in Victoria, the Victorian Premier League. The two teams that finish on the bottom of the Premier League will be relegated to Division 1.
St Albans Saints and Springvale White Eagles were promoted to the Victorian Premier League for the 2011 season. Altona Magic and Sunshine George Cross will both compete in Victorian State League Division 1 after relegation from the Victorian Premier League in the 2010 season.
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[edit] Clubs
The following 12 clubs are competing in the Victorian State League Division 1 during the 2011 season.
| Club | Position in 2010 | SLD1 titles | Last division title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altona Magic | 11th in Premier League | 0 | n/a |
| Fawkner Blues | 3rd | 0 | n/a |
| FC Bulleen Lions | 4th | 1 | 1963 |
| Langwarrin | 6th | 0 | n/a |
| North Geelong Warriors | 8th | 1 | 1991 |
| Pascoe Vale | 5th | 0 | n/a |
| Port Melbourne | 1st in SLD2 NW | 1 | 1993 |
| Preston Lions | 10th | 2 | 1975 |
| Southern Stars | 1st in SLD2 SE | 0 | n/a |
| Sunshine George Cross | 12th in Premier League | 1 | 2008 |
| Western Suburbs | 7th | 1 | 2006 |
| Whittlesea Zebras | 9th | 0 | n/a |
[edit] 2011 League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittlesea Zebras | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 44 | 23 | 21 | 44 | Promotion to the Victorian Premier League |
| 2 | Southern Stars FC | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 44 | 26 | 18 | 44 | Promotion to the Victorian Premier League |
| 3 | Port Melbourne Sharks | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 44 | |
| 4 | Pascoe Vale SC | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 33 | |
| 5 | Altona Magic | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 34 | 29 | 5 | 32 | |
| 6 | North Geelong Warriors | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 37 | -5 | 29 | |
| 7 | Sunshine George Cross | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 31 | 33 | -2 | 28 | |
| 8 | Bulleen Lions | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 28 | |
| 9 | Western Suburbs SC | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 39 | -15 | 26 | |
| 10 | Langwarrin SC | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 34 | 39 | -5 | 25 | Qualification to the Relegation Playoff |
| 11 | Fawkner Blues | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 21 | Relegation to the SLD2 |
| 12 | Preston Lions | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 24 | 56 | -32 | 9 | Relegation to the SLD2 |
- Altona Magic were given a 3 point deduction for fielding an ineligible player in Round 8 vs Pascoe Vale SC
- Preston Lions had six points deducted for misconduct
Last updated: Dec 27, 2011 4:30PM (local time)
[edit] Playoffs
The second placed teams of the North-West and South-East conferences of Division 2 played off, with the winner facing the tenth placed club of Division 1.
| State League 2 Playoff 24 Sep 2011 | Whittlesea Ranges | 1 - 0 | Box Hill United | McIvor Reserve, Melbourne | ||
| 2:00PM | Daniel Giogha  94' |
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| Promotion/Relegation Playoff 02 Oct 2011 | Langwarrin FC | 3 - 4 | Whittlesea Ranges | Chaplin Reserve, Melbourne | ||
| 2:00PM | Caleb Nicoles 18' Chrios Driver 44' |
Report | Johnny Spazovski 47' 29' (pen) 40' (pen) Dean Fak 47' |
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