Queensland State League (soccer)
The Queensland State League, often abbreviated to the QSL, was a men's semi-professional soccer league in the Australian state of Queensland. The league was created by the state's governing body, Football Queensland, in 2008, to fill the gap between the national league (A-League) and the various city and regional leagues in the State. It was replaced in 2013 by the National Premier League Queensland as part of a wider introduction of the National Premier Leagues across the Australian soccer league system.
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| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2012 |
| Country |  Australia |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Number of teams | 13 (total) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Last champions | Sunshine Coast (4th title) |
| Most championships | Sunshine Coast (4 titles) |
| Website | qldsl.com.au |
The QSL was conducted across Queensland during the winter season and administered by Football Queensland. The league replaced the State Cup, which was held from 2004 to 2007 as an end-of-season tournament for teams representing the various regional zones. The QSL was intended as the showcase for the state's elite talent, to provide a pathway from club soccer to the national ranks and a means of bringing soccer more into the media spotlight. Sponsored by the Hyundai Motor Company the league was officially known as the Hyundai Queensland State League.
Clubs
editAlthough the league involved no promotion or relegation to other leagues, its membership changed over the length of the league due to various reasons. For season 2010, Olympic, Redlands City Devils and Logan United did not re-nominate to stay in the league (Olympic FC and Redlands City Devils elected to return to the Brisbane Premier League (BPL) competition and Logan United disbanded). Gold Coast Stars and Southern Cross United joined the league for the 2011 season, however Southern Cross United withdrew from the competition on 19 April 2011 after completing only six rounds of the 2011 season.
| Team | Home Ground | City | Year Established | First Year in QSL | Last Year in QSL | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Strikers | Perry Park | Brisbane | 1991 | 2009 | 2012 | Playing in Queensland Premier League |
| Bundaberg Spirit | Marten Oval | Bundaberg | 2008 | 2009 | 2012 | Dissolved in 2012 |
| Capricorn Cougars | Jardine Park | Rockhampton | 2008 | 2009 | 2012 | Dissolved in 2012 |
| Far North Queensland Bulls | Borzi Park | Mareeba | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | Successor club Dissolved in 2018 |
| Gold Coast Stars | Runaway Bay Sports Centre | Gold Coast | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | Dissolved in 2012 |
| Logan United | Clem Jones Field | Logan | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | Dissolved in 2010 |
| North Queensland Razorbacks | Brolga Park | Townsville | 2008 | 2009 | 2012 | Successor club Dissolved in 2018 |
| Olympic FC | Goodwin Park | Brisbane | 1967 | 2009 | 2009 | Playing in NPL Queensland |
| Queensland Academy of Sport | Meakin Park | Brisbane | 1991 | 2009 | 2012 | Inactive since 2013 NPL Queensland season |
| Redlands City Devils | Cleveland Showgrounds | Cleveland | 1918 | 2009 | 2009 | Playing in NPL Queensland |
| Southern Cross United | Perry Park | Brisbane | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | Dissolved in 2011 |
| Sunshine Coast | Stockland Park | Sunshine Coast | 2007 | 2009 | 2012 | Playing in Queensland Premier League |
| Whitsunday Miners | Harrup Park | Mackay | 2008 | 2009 | 2012 | Dissolved in 2012 |
Premiers
edit| Year | Champions | Grand Final Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Brisbane Strikers | Sunshine Coast FC |
| 2011 | Sunshine Coast FC | Sunshine Coast FC |
| 2010 | Sunshine Coast FC | Sunshine Coast FC |
| 2009 | Brisbane Strikers | Redlands City Devils |
| 2008 | Sunshine Coast FC | Sunshine Coast FC |
Seasons
edit2012
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Strikers | 24 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 83 | 24 | 59 | 58 |
| 2 | FNQ Bulls | 24 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 50 |
| 3 | Sunshine Coast FC | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 81 | 28 | 53 | 48 |
| 4 | Whitsunday Miners | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 55 | 43 | 12 | 45 |
| 5 | Queensland Academy of Sport | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 43 | 53 | −10 | 25 |
| 6 | Capricorn Cougars | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 42 | 58 | −16 | 23 |
| 7 | Bundaberg Spirit | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 52 | −20 | 21 |
| 8 | North Queensland Razorbacks | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 49 | −22 | 20 |
| 9 | Gold Coast Stars | 24 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 102 | −84 | 9 |
2011
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunshine Coast FC | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 55 | 14 | 41 | 36 |
| 2 | Brisbane Strikers | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 45 | 21 | 24 | 31 |
| 3 | Whitsunday Miners | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 28 |
| 4 | FNQ Bulls | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 42 | 26 | 16 | 27 |
| 5 | Queensland Academy of Sport | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 26 | 9 | 26 |
| 6 | Gold Coast Stars | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 26 |
| 7 | North Queensland Razorbacks | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 36 | 31 | 5 | 20 |
| 8 | Bundaberg Spirit | 16 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 65 | −53 | 4 |
| 9 | Capricorn Cougars | 16 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 69 | −56 | 4 |
2010
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunshine Coast FC | 21 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 63 | 26 | 37 | 55 |
| 2 | Brisbane Strikers | 21 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 56 | 21 | 35 | 45 |
| 3 | Far North Queensland Bulls | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 35 |
| 4 | North Queensland Razorbacks | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 | Queensland Academy of Sport | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 46 | 54 | −8 | 25 |
| 6 | Capricorn Cougars | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 42 | −14 | 21 |
| 7 | Whitsunday Miners | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 49 | −20 | 18 |
| 8 | Bundaberg Spirit | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 25 | 65 | −40 | 10 |
2009
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Strikers | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | Olympic FC | 20 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 54 | 22 | 32 | 46 |
| 3 | Sunshine Coast FC | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 41 |
| 4 | Redlands City Devils | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 54 | 33 | 21 | 34 |
| 5 | North Queensland Razorbacks | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 31 | 11 | 32 |
| 6 | Logan United | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 32 |
| 7 | Far North Queensland Bulls | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 38 | 42 | −4 | 24 |
| 8 | Queensland Academy of Sport | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35 | 46 | −11 | 24 |
| 9 | Capricorn Cougars | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 33 | 58 | −25 | 19 |
| 10 | Whitsunday Miners | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 50 | −20 | 15 |
| 11 | Bundaberg Spirit | 20 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 95 | −81 | 1 |
2008
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunshine Coast FC | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 11 | 62 | 49[a] |
| 2 | Brisbane Strikers | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 39 |
| 3 | North Queensland Razorbacks | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 53 | 23 | 30 | 37 |
| 4 | Redlands City Devils | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 34 |
| 5 | Olympic FC | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 37 | 2 | 29 |
| 6 | Queensland Academy of Sport | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33 | 40 | −7 | 21 |
| 7 | Capricorn Cougars | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 37 | −17 | 18 |
| 8 | Logan United | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 60 | −37 | 12 |
| 9 | Whitsunday Miners | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 29 | 64 | −35 | 11 |
| 10 | Bundaberg Spirit | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 50 | −37 | 10 |
Notes:
- ^ 3 points deducted?