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| Season | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 September 2024 – November 2024 |
← 2023 2025 → | |
The 2024 New Zealand Boy's Youth National League is the third season of the Youth National League since its restructuring in 2021.[1] 30 clubs compete in the competition, with three qualifying from the Youth Northern League, three qualifying from the Youth Central League and two qualifying from the Youth Southern League for the National Championship phase.[2][3][4]
The qualifying league fixtures were announced on September 2024. The Southern League starts midweek on 11 September 2024 with the Central and Northern leagues starting in the weekend on 13 to 15 September. The Central league conclude on 12 October 2024, the Northern League concludes on the 13 October 2024 with the Southern League concluding on 26 October 2024.
Qualifying leagues
[edit]2024 Youth Northern League
[edit]| Season | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 September 2024 – 13 October 2024 |
← 2023 2025 → | |
Youth Northern League teams
[edit]Eleven teams are competing in 2 groups – eight teams from the previous season and the three new teams.[2] All eight teams from the NRFL U17 Talent Development Program (TDP) Premiership are competing, along side three teams from the NRFL U17 TDP Championship. The new teams are Cambridge and Ellerslie from the U17 Premiership. It is both Cambridge and Ellerslie's first season in the Youth National League. They replaced Melville United (after two seasons) and Northland (after two seasons).
- Group A
| Team | Home ground | Location | 2023 season | 2024 regional season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland United | Keith Hay Park | Mount Roskill, Auckland | 1st (Group A) | 3rd (17 TDP P) |
| Birkenhead United | Shepherds Park | Beach Haven, Auckland | 1st (Group B) | 7th (17 TDP P) |
| Cambridge | John Kerkhof Park | Cambridge | — | 8th (17 TDP P) |
| East Coast Bays | Bay City Park | Northcross, Auckland | 4th (Group A) | 1st (17 TDP C) |
| Fencibles United | Pakuranga, Auckland | Riverhills Domain | 2nd (Group B) | 1st (17 TDP P) |
- Group B
| Team | Home ground | Location | 2023 season | 2024 regional season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland City | Kiwitea Street | Sandringham, Auckland | 2nd (Group A) | 4th (17 TDP P) |
| Eastern Suburbs | Madills Farm | Kohimarama, Auckland | 3rd (Group A) | 2nd (17 TDP P) |
| Ellerslie | Michaels Avenue | Ellerslie, Auckland | — | 5th (17 TDP P) |
| FC Tauranga Moana | Links Ave Reserve | Tauranga | 5th (Group A) | 4th (17 TDP C) |
| Hamilton Wanderers | Porritt Stadium | Chartwell, Hamilton | 4th (Group B) | 5th (17 TDP C) |
| Western Springs | Seddon Fields | Westmere, Auckland | 3rd (Group B) | 6th (17 TDP P) |
Youth Northern League tables
[edit]- Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Winner of Youth Northern League Group A and qualification to Youth National League Championship |
| 2 | Birkenhead United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to Youth Northern League play-offs |
| 3 | Cambridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | East Coast Bays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Fencibles United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[3]
- Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Winner of Youth Northern League Group B and qualification to Youth National League Championship |
| 2 | Eastern Suburbs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to Youth Northern League play-offs |
| 3 | Ellerslie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Hamilton Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | FC Tauranga Moana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Western Springs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[3]
Youth Northern League results table
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2024 Youth Central League
[edit]| Season | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13 September 2024 – 12 October 2024 |
← 2023 2025 → | |
Youth Central League teams
[edit]Ten teams are competing in 2 groups – eight teams from the previous season and the two new teams.[2] Seven of the eleven teams from the U17 Capital Development League (CDL) are competing, along side four Regional Representative Teams from Central Football. The two new teams are CF – Havelock North Wanderers and CF – Palmerston North United. This is both their times in the Youth Central League. They replace CF – Napier City Rovers (after one season), Stop Out (after one season), Upper Hutt City (after two seasons) and CF – Whanganui Athletic (after one season). Central Football clubs do not have the correct Talent Development Program licensing to qualify for the Youth Central League, as such they will participate as Regional Representative Teams (CF –) in which Capital/Central Football will decide how that is handled.[3]
- Group A
| Team | Home ground | Location | 2023 season | 2024 regional season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF – Havelock North Wanderers | — | — | ||
| Island Bay United | Wakefield Park | Island Bay, Wellington | 4th (Group B) | 7th (17 CDL) |
| Miramar Rangers | David Farrington Park | Miramar, Wellington | 2nd (Group A) | 6th (17 CDL) |
| CF – Palmerston North Marist | 3rd (Group B) | 1st (17 CDL) | ||
| Western Suburbs | Endeavour Park | Porirua | 2nd (Group B) | 2nd (17 CDL) |
- Group B
| Team | Home ground | Location | 2023 season | 2024 regional season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF – FC Western | 5th (Group B) | — | ||
| Onslow/North Wellington | Alex Moore Park | Johnsonville, Wellington | 1st (Group A) | 3rd (17 CDL) |
| CF – Palmerston North United | — | — | ||
| Petone | Memorial Park | Petone, Lower Hutt | 4th (Group A) | 4th (17 CDL) |
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Fraser Park | Taitā, Lower Hutt | 1st (Group B) | 8th (17 CDL) |
Youth Central League table
[edit]- Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Havelock North Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Winner of Youth Central League Group A and qualification to Youth National League Championship |
| 2 | Island Bay United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to Youth Central League play-offs |
| 3 | Miramar Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Palmerston North Marist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Western Suburbs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[3]
- Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Western | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Winner of Youth Central League Group B and qualification to Youth National League Championship |
| 2 | Onslow/North Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to Youth Central League play-offs |
| 3 | Palmerston North United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Petone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[3]
Youth Central League results table
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2024 Youth Southern League
[edit]| Season | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 September 2024 – 20 October 2024 |
| Champions | Christchurch United |
| Matches played | 34 |
| Goals scored | 154 (4.53 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Brock Cotton (12 Goals) |
| Biggest home win | Otakaro 9–0 Central Otago (21 September 2024) |
| Biggest away win | Central Otago 0–7 Christchurch United (28 September 2024) |
| Highest scoring | Tasman-Marlborough 6–4 Nomads United (20 October 2024) |
← 2023 2025 →
All statistics correct as of 20 October 2024. | |
Youth Southern League teams
[edit]Nine teams are competing in the league – all eight teams from the previous season and a new Representative team.[2][5] All six U17 Canterbury Development Leagues (CDL) clubs are competing, along side three teams Representative team. The new representative team Central Otago. This is their first season in the Youth Southern League. Southern Football clubs do not have the correct Talent Development Program licensing to qualify for the Youth Southern League, as such they will participate as Regional Representative Teams in which Mainland Football/Southern Football will decide how that is handled.[3] Some of Central Otago and Southern United's away matches are played at Sir Basial Author Park, Timaru.
| Team | Home ground | Location | 2023 season | 2024 regional season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere Technical | English Park | St Albans, Christchurch | 2nd | 4th (CDL) |
| Central Otago | Wanaka Recreation Centre | Wānaka | — | — |
| Christchurch United | United Sports Centre | Yaldhurst, Christchurch | 3rd | 2nd (CDL) |
| Nomads United | English Park | St Albans, Christchurch | 1st | 1st (CDL) |
| Ōtākaro | English Park | St Albans, Christchurch | 8th | 3rd (CDL) |
| Selwyn United | Foster Park | Rolleston | 2nd | 6th (CDL) |
| Southern United | Dunedin Artificial Turf | Dunedin North, Dunedin | 5th | — |
| Tasman-Marlborough | Saxton Field | Nelson | 6th | — |
| Waimakariri United | Kendal Park | Kaiapoi | 7th | 5th (CDL) |
Southern League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch United | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 9 | +22 | 21 | Winner of Youth Southern League and qualification to Youth National League Championship |
| 2 | Tasman-Marlborough | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 19 | +4 | 16 | Qualification to Youth National League Championship |
| 3 | Selwyn United | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 17 | +4 | 15 | |
| 4 | Nomads United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 11 | |
| 5 | Southern United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 11 | |
| 6 | Ōtākaro | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 9 | |
| 7 | Cashmere Technical | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 16 | −3 | 8 | |
| 8 | Waimakariri United | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 22 | −10 | 4 | |
| 9 | Central Otago | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 36 | −33 | 3 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[3]
Youth Southern League results table
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Qualified clubs
[edit]There are 8 boy's Youth National League Championship qualifying spots (3 form the Youth Northern League, 3 form the Central League and 2 form the Southern League).
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| Association | Team | Position in Regional League | App (last) | Previous best (last) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Northern League (3 berths) | Fencibles United | 1st Group A | 2nd (2023) | 2nd (2023) |
| Auckland City | 1st Group B | 1st | Debut | |
| Auckland United | 2nd Group B (play-off winner) |
3rd (2023) | 1st (2022) | |
| Youth Central League (3 berths) | Miramar Rangers | 1st Group A | 1st | Debut |
| Wellington Phoenix Academy | 1st Group B | 3rd (2023) | 1st (2023) | |
| Onslow/North Wellington | 2nd Group B (play-off winner) |
3rd (2023) | 7th (2023) | |
| Youth Southern League (2 berths) | Christchurch United | 1st | 1st | Debut |
| Tasman-Marlborough | 2nd | 1st | Debut |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Youth National League launched, formats confirmed". New Zealand Football.
- ^ a b c d "The Boy's Youth National League starts this weekend! 💥 Get a first look at the group lineups of the 2024 edition ⚽". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "BOYS' YOUTH NATIONAL LEAGUE REGULATIONS". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "New National Youth Development League format announced". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "🇳🇿⚽ YOUTH SOUTHERN LEAGUE STARTS TODAY Only 2 will qualify for the National League. Who will it be?". Mainland Football. Retrieved 11 September 2024.