Federation Professional League
| Founded | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 1990 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Most championships | Cape Town Spurs (7 titles) |
The Federation Professional League (FPL) was a South African football (soccer) league founded in 1969. It was established to allow coloureds and Indian South Africans to participate in a competitive league.
It was established in the wake of the SASL's disbandment in 1967 and was considered a rival to the National Football League which was only available to white South Africans.
Previous winners
| Year | Winner[1] | Runner-up | Third-place |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPL League | |||
| 1969 Details |
Verulam Suburbs | ||
| 1970 Details |
Cape Town Spurs F.C. | ||
| Mainstay League | |||
| 1971 Details |
Cape Town Spurs F.C. | ||
| 1972 Details |
Glenville | ||
| 1973 Details |
Cape Town Spurs F.C. | ||
| 1974 Details |
Cape Town Spurs F.C. | ||
| 1975 Details |
Berea F.C. | ||
| 1976 Details |
Cape Town Spurs F.C. | ||
| 1977 Details |
Swaraj United | ||
| FPL Castle League | |||
| 1978 Details |
Durban City | ||
| Seven Seas League | |||
| 1979 Details |
Cape Town Spurs F.C. | ||
| 1980 Details |
Glenville | ||
| 1981 Details |
Cape Town Spurs F.C. | ||
| 1982 Details |
Glendene | ||
| 1983 Details |
Lightbody's Santos | ||
| 1984 Details |
Lightbody's Santos | ||
| Quindrink League | |||
| 1985 Details |
Swaraj United | ||
| La Mercy Beach League | |||
| 1986 Details |
Lightbody's Santos | ||
| 1987 Details |
Lightbody's Santos | ||
| 1988 Details |
Lightbody's Santos | ||
| 1989 Details |
Battswood F.C. | ||
| 1990 Details |
Lightbody's Santos | Battswood F.C. | Port Elizabeth Blackpool |
When the league folded in December 1990, six teams continued for the next season, at the highest level of South African football, known as NSL Castle League. Those six highest ranked teams were: Real Taj, Tongaat Crusaders United, Bosmont Chelsea, Santos, Manning Rangers, Dangerous Darkies.[2]
| Team | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Spurs F.C. | 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1981 | |
| Lightbody's Santos | 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990 | |
| Glenville | 1972, 1980 | |
| Swaraj United | 1977, 1985 | |
| Verulam Suburbs F.C. | 1969 | |
| Berea F.C. | 1975 | |
| Durban City | 1978 | |
| Glendene | 1982 | |
| Battswood F.C. | 1989 |
Player awards
Player of the year
| Year | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Danny Abrahams | Cape Town Spurs |
| 1974 | Daya Maistry | Berea |
| 1975 | Virgil Padayachee | Swaraj |
| 1976 | Michael Moodley | Manning Rangers |
| 1977 | Bernie Van Niekerk | Cape Town Spurs |
| 1978 | Deena Nai- doo | Manning Rangers |
| 1979 | Paul Bishop | Avalon Athletic |
| 1980 | Boebie Solomons | Cape Town Spurs |
| 1981 | Edwin Fredericks | Berea |
| 1982 | Noel Goodall | Chelsea |
| 1983 | Farouk Abrahams | Maritzburg United |
| 1984 | Ravi Pillay | Maritzburg United |
| 1985 | Der- eck Naidoo | Manning Rangers |
| 1986 | Dorrington Webster | Real Taj |
Top Goalscorers
| Year | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Bernard Hartze | Cape Town Spurs |
| 1971 | Benard Hartze | Cape Town Spurs |
| 1972 | Patrick "Bomber" Chamane | Maritzburg City |
| 1973 | James George | Cape Town Spurs |
| 1974 | Neville Londt | Cape Town Spurs |
| Scampy Bissessor | Berea | |
| 1976 | Vincent Julius | Sundowns |
| 1977 | Jimmy Joubert | Swaraj |
| 1978 | Ian Gillies | Maritzburg City |
| 1979 | Kader Sulia- man | Cape Town Spurs |
| 1980 | Elvis Singh | Leeds |
| 1981 | Kader Sulaiman | Cape Town Spurs |
| 1982 | Duncan Crowie | Glendene |
| 1983 | Duncan Crowie | Glendene |
| 1984 | Derrick Eastwood | Swaraj |
| 1985 | Michael Mtshali | Real Taj |
| 1986 | Harry de la Cruz | Maritzburg United |
References
- ^ "South Africa Cup History". rsssf.com. Retrieved 3 May 2010.
- ^ "South Africa 1996". rsssf.com. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ City Press Soccer Annual '88. South Africa: City Press.
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