1994–95 National Soccer League


The 1994–95 National Soccer League season, was the 19th season of the National Soccer League in Australia. The season ended with Melbourne Knights winning the championship and minor premiership double.

Changes from 1993–94

In August 1994 the Australian Soccer Federation announced to mixed reaction that all regular season league matches would be decided by penalty shootout if the game was drawn at the end of 90 minutes of play. Four points were awarded for a win, two for a win on penalties, one for a penalty loss and no points for a loss in regulation time.

Teams

Prior to the start of the season, the Newcastle Breakers withdrew from the competition citing financial difficulties. The withdrawal of the Breakers left 13 teams, meaning each team had two byes for the season.
TeamHome cityHome ground
Adelaide CityAdelaideHindmarsh Stadium
Brisbane StrikersBrisbanePerry Park
Heidelberg UnitedMelbourneOlympic Village
Morwell FalconsMorwellFalcons Park
Marconi-StallionsSydneyMarconi Stadium
Melbourne KnightsMelbourneKnights Stadium
Melbourne SCMelbourneOlympic Park
Parramatta EaglesSydneyMelita Stadium
South MelbourneMelbourneMiddle Park
Lakeside Stadium
Sydney OlympicSydneyLeichhardt Oval
Belmore Oval
Sydney UnitedSydneyEdensor Park
West AdelaideAdelaideHindmarsh Stadium
Wollongong CityWollongongBrandon Park

Regular season

Finals

Individual awards