Melbourne Victory NPL
Results
| Australia NPL Victoria | 08/23 05:00 | 26 |
[12] Melbourne Victory NPL v
Dandenong City
[6] 
|
L | 0-3 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 08/15 09:30 | 25 |
[6] Hume City
v
Melbourne Victory NPL [13]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 08/02 06:00 | 24 |
[3] Dandenong Thunder
v
Melbourne Victory NPL [12]
|
L | 4-1 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 07/25 10:30 | 23 |
[5] Bowling Green Women
v
Melbourne Victory NPL [12]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 07/20 07:00 | 22 |
[10] St Albans Saints
v
Melbourne Victory NPL [12]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 07/04 09:30 | 21 |
[8] Green Gully
v
Melbourne Victory NPL [12]
|
L | 4-1 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 06/30 10:15 | 20 |
[12] Melbourne Victory NPL v
Melbourne Knights
[14] 
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 06/23 10:15 | 19 |
[12] Melbourne Victory NPL v
SG Langenfeld 72/92
[13] 
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 06/13 10:15 | 18 |
[4] Oakleigh Cannons
v
Melbourne Victory NPL [12]
|
W | 2-5 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 06/09 07:00 | 17 |
[12] Melbourne Victory NPL v
Avondale
[2] 
|
L | 2-3 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 06/01 07:00 | 16 |
[12] South Melbourne
v
Melbourne Victory NPL [11]
|
L | 4-2 | |
| Australia NPL Victoria | 05/25 05:00 | 15 |
[10] Melbourne Victory NPL v
Heidelberg Utd
[2] 
|
L | 0-3 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Wins | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Draws | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Losses | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Goals for | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| Goals against | 60 | 31 | 29 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Wikipedia - Melbourne Victory FC Youth
Melbourne Victory Football Club Youth is the youth system of Melbourne Victory based in Melbourne, Victoria. The team plays in the National Premier Leagues (NPL), the second level of the Australian soccer league system.
History
Beginnings of the Youth Team (2008-2014)
The youth team was founded in 2008, as a Melbourne Victory representative team for the inaugural season of the National Youth League competition, along with six other youth squads, and finished a disappointing sixth. The development side has had three managers, Mehmet Durakovic, who was promoted to manager of the senior squad in 2011, and current managers Darren Davies and John Aloisi. Davies led the youth side to its first silverware victory in winning the premiership plate, finishing first on the National Youth League ladder in the 2012-13 season. It would be current club chairman Anthony Di Pietro's first silverware victory as well. On 7 November 2014, it was confirmed that the team would compete in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 1 competition for 2015 season onwards.
Victorian League Systems (2015-2019)
Victory managed promotion at their first attempt, placing second in the NPL1 East division, going on to beat Moreland Zebras FC in the qualification playoff and then North Geelong Warriors FC in the promotion playoff. For the club's first season in the top tier of football in Victorian state football, Matt Hennessey and Ryan Lambert were signed from Hume City FC and Richmond SC respectively. unfortunately Victory would finnish last place in their first time in the NPL Victoria. this would lead to its relegation back down to NPL Victoria 2, now in the western division of NPL Victoria division 2. Victory would stay in NPL Victoria 2 for the next two years avoiding relegation before placing nineth place in 2019 relegating them to NPL Victoria 3.
Post COVID Years (2020-Present)
Victory wouldnt get to play NPL Victoria 3 football in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Melbourne Victory would finally compete in NPL Victoria 3 in 2022, where Victory would finnish fourth place and qualifying them a promotional play-off. Victory would play Kingston City on 28 August 2022 where they would fall short after Faisal Sakhizada scored a lone goal for Kingston meaning Victory would compete in the NPL Victoria 3 for another year. In 2023 Victory would place second in NPL Victoria 3 leading to the promotion of the club into the re-branded Victoria Premier League 1. In 2024 Victory would be promoted in back-to-back years as well as becoming Champions of the Victoria Premier League 1. Victory would be promoted into NPL Victoria. the top tier of Victorian Football. This was the first time Victory competed in the top tier of Victorian Football since 2016. Victory would enter the 2025 NPL Victoria season hoping to stay up. Victory would fight strong throughout the season with many instances where Victory would concede goals in the final minutes of the game, leading to Victory losing points throughout the season. One particular example of this was in February in a match against South Melbourne, when Victory had a goal lead in the 90+4th minute with only a minute left. In the 90+5th minute Victory would concede a goal to make the score 3-3 in a match that could've been major importance in Victory's Survival fight. Unfortunately Victory would finish 12th place leading to the clubs relegation back down to the Victoria Premier League 1.
Founded in 2004, Melbourne Victory NPL has established a strong reputation for its commitment to nurturing young players and promoting a competitive spirit. The team plays its home matches at the iconic Victory Park, where passionate fans gather to support their local heroes. The club's colors, navy blue and white, reflect its rich heritage and connection to the broader Melbourne Victory brand.
The coaching staff emphasizes a philosophy of attacking, possession-based soccer, aiming to develop players who can transition seamlessly to higher levels of competition. With a focus on teamwork, discipline, and skill development, Melbourne Victory NPL is dedicated to fostering the next generation of soccer talent in Australia.
As part of the NPL Victoria, the team competes against other clubs in the region, showcasing exciting matches that highlight the growing soccer culture in Australia. With a strong youth academy and a commitment to excellence, Melbourne Victory NPL continues to be a key player in the development of soccer in Victoria and beyond.