1911 in Victorian soccer explained

Nextseason:1912

The 1911 Victorian soccer season was the third competitive season of soccer in the Australian state of Victoria, under association with the governing body of Football Victoria. The season consisted of the third instalment of the Dockerty Cup, and one premiership league then known as the 'Amateur League'. This league season is recognized as being the third season of first tier Victorian state soccer that is now formally known as the National Premier Leagues Victoria.

Overview

Dockerty Cup

The third instalment of the Dockerty Cup then known as the 'Challenge Cup', was won by St Kilda after defeating Williamstown 4–2 in the grand final.[1] The lead up to the final as of 2020 remains unknown.[2]

Premiership season

The season consisted of one league made up of seven Melbourne based district teams, all of which had competed in the 1910 season. Williamstown were crowned as the premiers for the first time in their history, finishing two points (one win) ahead of 1909 & 1910 premiers, Carlton United.[3] At the conclusion of the season there were two team name changes, being Williamstown changing its name to 'Yarraville',[4] and South Melbourne renaming to 'Albert Park'.[5]

League Tables

Victorian Amateur League

Competition:Victorian Amateur League
Season:1911
Premiers:Williamstown (1st title)
Matches:36
Total Goals:188
Prevseason:1910
Nextseason:1912

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dockerty Cup. www.ozfootball.net.
  2. Web site: 1911 Victorian 'Dockerty' Challenge Cup Results . ozfootball.net.
  3. Web site: Victoria Division One 1911 . socceraust.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Victorian Football Club Archive - Waterside Workers Federation to Youth United . Ozfootball.net . 2022-06-08.
  5. Web site: Victorian Football Club Archive - Galveston to Glenroy . Ozfootball.net . 2022-06-08.