| Season | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 26 February – 29 August |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Goals scored | 10 (2.5 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | 10 players (1 goal) |
| Biggest home win | Avondale 2–1 Oakleigh Cannons (27 February 2021) |
| Biggest away win | Eastern Lions 1–3 Bentleigh Greens (27 February 2021) |
| Highest scoring | Eastern Lions 1–3 Bentleigh Greens (27 February 2021) |
← 2020 2022 →
All statistics correct as of 28 February 2021. | |
The 2021 National Premier Leagues Victoria is the eighth season of the National Premier Leagues Victoria, the top league in Victorian football. Bentleigh Greens are the defending champions, having won their third championship title in the 2019 season, before the previous season was cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.
Teams
Fourteen teams compete in the league – the top twelve teams from the two teams promoted from the NPL Victoria 2. The promoted teams were Eastern Lions from the Eastern conference and St Albans Saints from the Western conference. They replaced Kingston City and Pascoe Vale.
Stadiums and locations
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Team | Suburb | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altona Magic | Altona North | Paisley Park Soccer Complex | 5,000 |
| Avondale | Avondale Heights | City Vista Recreation Reserve | 4,000 |
| Bentleigh Greens | Cheltenham | Kingston Heath Soccer Complex | 3,300 |
| Dandenong City | Endeavour Hills | Frank Holohan Soccer Complex | 4,000 |
| Dandenong Thunder | Danedenong | George Andrews Reserve | 5,000 |
| Eastern Lions | Burwood | George Andrews Reserve | 5,000 |
| Green Gully | St Albans | Green Gully Reserve | 10,000 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bentleigh Greens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | Qualification for the 2021 National Premier Leagues Finals series |
| 2 | Green Gully | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | Qualification for the 2021 National Premier Leagues Victoria Finals series |
| 3 | Avondale | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Melbourne Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 5 | South Melbourne | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Dandenong City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 7 | Dandenong Thunder | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | Altona Magic | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | Hume City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 10 | Oakleigh Cannons | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 11 | Port Melbourne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 | |
| 12 | Heidelberg United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 | |
| 13 | Eastern Lions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 | Relegation to the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 |
| 14 | St Albans Saints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 February 2021. Source: SportsTG
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Results
Season statistics
Scoring
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[1] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gian Albano
|
Melbourne Knights | 1 |
| Nahuel Bonada
|
Dandenong Thunder | ||
| Delarno Pharoe
|
Dandenong City |
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|
References
- ^ "Season Stats – Scoring Summary". SportsTG. Retrieved 27 February 2021.