NSW NPL U20 (Australia) 2026/27
League
Australia
2026
Finished
Table
2026| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | ± | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apia Leichhardt U20
|
30 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 70:26 | +44 | 72 |
| 2 |
Sydney Utd U20
|
30 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 99:48 | +51 | 63 |
| 3 |
Marconi S. U20
|
30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 56:29 | +27 | 57 |
| 4 |
Manly Utd U20
|
30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 62:38 | +24 | 52 |
| 5 |
Nws Spirit U20
|
30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 68:55 | +13 | 50 |
| 6 |
Sydney Fc U20
|
30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 67:52 | +15 | 48 |
| 7 |
Wollongong Wolves U20
|
30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 63:53 | +10 | 47 |
| 8 |
Sutherland Sharks U20
|
30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 73:56 | +17 | 44 |
| 9 |
Blacktown City U20
|
30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 56:65 | -9 | 44 |
| 10 |
Sd Raiders U20
|
30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 52:61 | -9 | 42 |
| 11 |
Ws Wanderers U20
|
30 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 57:70 | -13 | 35 |
| 12 |
Rockdale Ilinden U20
|
30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 40:70 | -30 | 35 |
| 13 |
St. George City U20
|
30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 61:68 | -7 | 34 |
| 14 |
Unsw U20
|
30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 56:76 | -20 | 34 |
| 15 |
St George Saints U20
|
30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 46:90 | -44 | 15 |
| 16 |
Sydney Olympic U20
|
30 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 26:95 | -69 | 4 |
LeaderTop of the tableBottom of the table
Matches
-
Manly Utd U20
1:0
Sydney Fc U20
-
Apia Leichhardt U20
0:1
Sydney Fc U20
-
Sydney Utd U20
1:2
Manly Utd U20
-
Marconi S. U20
1:2
Sydney Fc U20
-
Manly Utd U20
3:0
Nws Spirit U20
-
Sydney Utd U20
8:4
St George Saints U20
Play-offs
Season in numbers
Clubs
All teamsAbout
The National Premier Leagues NSW Youth League, widely known as the NSW NPL U20, operates as the premier state-level youth football competition in New South Wales, Australia. Established in 2014, the tournament replaced the former NSW Premier Youth League during a nationwide restructuring that aligned state competitions under the National Premier Leagues banner. Organised by Football NSW under the joint umbrella of Football Australia, the competition serves as the highest level of club-based youth football within the state’s talent pathway.
The league features squads from independent NPL clubs alongside the U20 teams of A-League sides, provided those franchises are not competing in the national Reserves competition. Teams currently participating include Apia Leichhardt U20, Blacktown City U20, Manly Utd U20, Marconi S. U20, Nws Spirit U20, and Rockdale Ilinden U20. The schedule mirrors the senior NPL structure, comprising a regular season followed by finals. Crucially, the competition operates without formal promotion or relegation; participation is determined by club licensing, funding, and strategic decisions regarding development pathways.
Sutherland Sharks FC is identified as the most successful entity in the modern era, having secured three consecutive titles between 2017 and 2019. APIA Leichhardt Tigers also maintains a history of dominance in NSW youth football. While the specific numerical tier within the national pyramid remains undefined, the league functions as the primary 'Performance Phase' for players aged 20 and under who are developing outside the A-League Men’s Reserves system.
Seasons
- 2026