1983 National Soccer League
Australian soccer season
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The 1983 National Soccer League was the seventh season of the National Soccer League, the former top-flight league in Australia. It began on 13 March 1983, and ended on 9 October 1983. St George-Budapest won the championship for the first time.
| Season | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13 March – 9 October 1983 |
| Champions | St George-Budapest 1st title |
| Matches | 240 |
| Goals | 638 (2.66 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Duggie Brown (16 goals) |
| Highest scoring | APIA Leichhardt 7–2 Brisbane Lions (5 June 1983) |
| Highest attendance | 16,000 South Melbourne 1–1 Heidelberg United (3 April 1983) |
| Lowest attendance | 150 Brisbane Lions 2–1 Canberra City (2 October 1983) |
| Total attendance | 637,373 |
| Average attendance | 2,656 |
← 1982 1984 → | |
Changes from 1982
For this season, the league shifted wins to be worth three points instead of two. No post-season finals series were played during this season for the first time since the 1977 season.
Teams
Sixteen teams competed in the league.
Stadiums and locations
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide City | Adelaide (Norwood) | Olympic Sports Field | 8,000 |
| APIA Leichhardt | Sydney (Leichhardt) | Lambert Park | 7,000 |
| Brisbane City | Brisbane (Newmarket) | Spencer Park | 5,000 |
| Brisbane Lions | Brisbane (Inala) | Lions Stadium | 5,000 |
| Canberra City | Canberra | Canberra Stadium | 25,011 |
| Footscray JUST | Melbourne (Preston) | Schintler Reserve | ? |
| Heidelberg United | Melbourne (Collingwood) | Olympic Village | 12,000 |
| Marconi Fairfield | Sydney (Smithfield) | Marconi Stadium | 9,000 |
| Newcastle KB United | Newcastle | Newcastle International Sports Centre | 30,000 |
| Preston Makedonia | Melbourne (Fitzroy) | B.T. Connor Reserve | 4,000 |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne (St Kilda West) | Middle Park | 18,000 |
| St George-Budapest | Sydney (Mortdale) | St George Stadium | 12,000 |
| Sydney City | Sydney (Bondi) | ES Marks Athletics Field | 8,000 |
| Sydney Olympic | Sydney (Waterloo) | Pratten Park | 15,000 |
| West Adelaide | Adelaide (City of Adelaide) | Hindmarsh Stadium | 16,500 |
| Wollongong City | Wollongong | Wollongong Showground | 22,000 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George-Budapest (C) | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 47 | 27 | +20 | 55 |
| 2 | Sydney City | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 48 | 30 | +18 | 54 |
| 3 | Preston Makedonia | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 47 | 32 | +15 | 52 |
| 4 | South Melbourne | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 36 | +8 | 52 |
| 5 | Newcastle KB United | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 45 | 26 | +19 | 49 |
| 6 | Heidelberg United | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39 | 38 | +1 | 43 |
| 7 | Sydney Olympic | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 38 | 36 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 | APIA Leichhardt | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 43 | 36 | +7 | 39 |
| 9 | Marconi Fairfield | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 43 | 41 | +2 | 38 |
| 10 | Canberra City | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 47 | 53 | −6 | 38 |
| 11 | Adelaide City | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 37 | 38 | −1 | 36 |
| 12 | Footscray JUST | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 42 | −17 | 36 |
| 13 | West Adelaide | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 37 | −12 | 33 |
| 14 | Brisbane City | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 33 | 50 | −17 | 33 |
| 15 | Wollongong City | 30 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 41 | 55 | −14 | 27 |
| 16 | Brisbane Lions | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 36 | 61 | −25 | 26 |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Results
Awards
| Award | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| National Soccer League Player of the Year |  Joe Watson |
Sydney City |
| National Soccer League Under 21 Player of the Year | Oscar Crino |
South Melbourne |
| National Soccer League Coach of the Year | Frank Arok |
St George-Budapest |