Northern League (New Zealand)
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The Northern League is an amateur New Zealand association football competition. It is a top-tier competition during the winter season, and sits at step two overall.
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Founded | 1965 |
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Country | New Zealand |
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Feeder to | National League |
Relegation to | NRFL Championship |
Current champions | Auckland City (3rd title) (2023) |
Most championships | Bay Olympic Takapuna AFC Central United (4 titles) |
TV partners | FIFA+ (select games) |
Website | Northern Region Football |
Current: 2024 Northern League |
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The Northern League includes football clubs located in the northern part of the North Island from the Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. The competition was known as the NRFL Premier until 2021, when New Zealand's football league system was restructured. Clubs compete each season to qualify for the New Zealand National League.