Football South Coast


Football South Coast is a governing body and soccer competition based in the Illawarra and South Coast regions of New South Wales. All competitions and soccer activity of Football South Coast is under control of Football New South Wales.
There are 3 Premier Leagues at the senior levels, followed by community leagues ranging from divisions 1-4.

Teams and structure

Premier League 1

Twelve clubs compete in the 2026 Men's Premier League 1 in First Grade, Reserve Grade and Youth Grade.

Premier League 2

Ten clubs compete in the 2026 Men's Premier League 2 across three competitions.

Premier League 3

  • Nine clubs compete in the 2026 Men's Premier League 3 across two competetions,.

Women's Leagues

Premier League

Seven teams compete in the 2025 The Fraternity Club Premier League Women's.
The Women's leagues also comprise all age divisions, youth league and Over 30's competition.

Junior Leagues

  • Competition leagues for players 12 up to 18 allocated into age / divisions and Girls divisions
  • Mini Roo format for players 5 to 11.

History

Football South Coast was established in 2008 as a unification of all soccer associations and governing bodies in the area. This was the result of Football NSW desire to organise and manage all regions within its borders effectively. The merger involved five key associations: Illawarra Football Association, Illawarra Junior Football Association, Illawarra Amateur Football Association, Illawarra Women's Football Association, and the Referee's Association. These bodies have been dissolved to make way for FSC. The Wollongong Wolves and Illawarra Stingrays are separate clubs which participate in State League competitions run by Football NSW.

Councils

There are five main councils of Football South Coast. They are the Men's, Women's, Junior's, Community League and Referee's.