Southern League (New Zealand)

Southern League
Founded1968 (1968)
Revived: 2021 (2021)
Folded1999 (1999)
Country New Zealand
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Number of clubs10
Level on pyramid2
Feeder toNational League
Relegation toCanterbury Premiership
Nelson Bays Premiership
Southern Premiership
Domestic cupChatham Cup
League cupEnglish Cup (Mainland Football teams only)
Last championsCoastal Spirit (1st title)
(2025)
Most championshipsCashmere Technical
Christchurch United
(2 titles each)
Most appearancesJamie Carrodus and Luke Pritchard (76)
Top scorerGarbhan Coughlan (101)
Broadcaster(s)FIFA+ (selected matches)
WebsiteMainland Football
Current: 2026 Southern League
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The Southern League, known as the Dettol Southern League for sponsorship reasons, is a competition organized by the New Zealand Football, run by the Mainland Football and the Southern Football, for association football clubs located in the South Island of New Zealand. It is a New Zealand top-tier competition during the winter season, and sits at step two overall under the summer National League.