Australie - Victoria State League 1

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State League 1 is a semi-professional association football league in Victoria, Australia. Sitting at level 4 of the Victorian league system, below the three top divisions in Victoria NPL, Victoria Premier League 1 and Victoria Premier League 2; it forms part of the fifth tier of the overall Australian league system. It is the highest-ranked of the five State Leagues.

The league consists of two geographic divisions, North-West and South-East, comprising 12 teams each. The champions of each division are promoted to Victoria Premier League 2; the two bottom-placed teams in each division are replaced with the champions and runners-up of the corresponding State League 2 divisions.

The competition is administered by Football Victoria, the governing body of the sport in the state.

History

The league was founded in 1925 as Division 2 it has had many name changes such as Metropolitan League 1, and Victorian League Division 1. It was only known as State League Division 1 since 1991. Prior to the 2014 season, the league was the second highest in the Victoria. In the 2012 season, Pascoe Vale and Port Melbourne Sharks were promoted to the Victorian Premier League, while Whittlesea Ranges, Dandenong City and Springvale White Eagles were relegated. In the 2013 season, Heidelberg United was promoted back to the Victorian Premier League after being relegated to Victorian State League Division 1 in 2012.

**Australie - Victoria State League 1**

La Victoria State League 1 est le deuxième niveau du football australien dans l'État de Victoria. Elle se compose de 14 équipes qui s'affrontent sur une saison de 26 matchs.

L'équipe championne est promue en National Premier Leagues 3 Victoria, tandis que l'équipe classée dernière est reléguée en Victoria State League 2.

La Victoria State League 1 est un niveau de compétition compétitif, avec plusieurs équipes possédant des aspirations à la promotion. La ligue fournit également une voie d'accès pour les jeunes joueurs à l'élite du football australien.