FFSA Super League
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| Country | Australia |
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| Founded | 2005 |
| First season | 2006 |
| Folded | 2012 |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Relegation to | FFSA Premier League |
| Most championships | Adelaide City MetroStars (2 titles each) |
| Most premierships | Adelaide City MetroStars (3 titles each) |
The FFSA Super League was the highest state-level soccer competition in South Australia between 2006 and 2012. Prior to the 2006 season, the highest level competition in South Australia was the SASF Premier League. Due to the manifestation of a new governing body, Football Federation Australia the SASF ceased operations. Nationally, it was one grade lower than the A-League. It was conducted by the Football Federation of South Australia (FFSA), the state's governing body. Each season the bottom two Super League clubs where relegated to the FFSA Premier League. The final champions in 2012 where the Adelaide Blue Eagles.[1]
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League disbandment
In 2012 it was announced that the FFSA Super League would become defunct and that the second tier league named FFSA Premier League would become the top tier of South Australian football. It was decided that the new Premier League would consist of 14 teams. All 10 clubs from the Super League and the 4 top placed sides from the 2012 Premier League table would make up the new competition.
2012 Super League Clubs
| Team | Coach | Home Ground | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Blue Eagles | Vojo Gluscevic | Marden Sports Complex | Marden | 1958 |
| Adelaide City | Damian Mori | Adelaide City Park | Oakden | 1946 |
| Adelaide Comets | Emir Tarabar | Santos Stadium | Mile End | 1994 |
| Adelaide Raiders | Branko Milosevic | Croatian Sports Centre | Gepps Cross | 1952 |
| Campbelltown City | Maurice Natale | Newton Sportsground | Newton | 1963 |
| Croydon Kings | Mark Brazzale | Polonia Reserve | Croydon Park | 1950 |
| Enfield City | Tom Totsikas | Rushworth Reserve | Blair Athol | 1946 |
| MetroStars | Rick Cerracchio | T.K. Shutter Reserve | Klemzig | 1994 |
| Western Strikers | Frank Tibaldi | Carnegie Reserve | Royal Park | 1998 |
| WT Birkalla | Sergio Melta | Camden Sports Complex | Novar Gardens | 1933 |
Champions and premiers
Finals Series
| Year | Champions | Grand Final Score | Runner-up |
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| 2006 | N/A1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 | Adelaide City | 2—0 | MetroStars |
| 2009 | MetroStars | 1—0 | Adelaide City |
| 2010 | Adelaide City | 1—0 | Adelaide Blue Eagles |
| 2011 | Adelaide Blue Eagles | 0—0 6–5 (p.s.o) |
Adelaide City |
| 2012 | MetroStars | 1—0 | Adelaide City |
1Final Series was not introduced until 2008.
League Winners
| Year | Minor Premiers | Premiers Points | Runners-up Points | Runner-up |
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| 2006 | Adelaide City | 38 | 29 | Adelaide Galaxy |
| 2007 | Adelaide City | 45 | 30 | Adelaide Raiders |
| 2008 | Adelaide City | 37 | 34 | MetroStars |
| 2009 | MetroStars | 39 | 37 | Campbelltown City |
| 2010 | MetroStars | 37 | 32 | Para Hills |
| 2011 | MetroStars | 44 | 43 | Adelaide City |
| 2012 | Croydon Kings | 39 | 35 | Adelaide Blue Eagles |
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