Melbourne Knights
- Leagues Played
- Australia Victoria Premier League 153 Australia NPL Victoria 133 Australia FFA Cup Qualifying 11 Australia FFA Cup 9 Australia Friendlies 7 Australia Victoria Cup 4 Australia Cup 4 Club Friendly List 2 Australia Victoria Premier League 2 1 Australia Cup Qualifying 1
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- Melbourne Knights U20 Melbourne Knights Women Melbourne Knights U21 Melbourne Knights U23
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Wikipedia - Melbourne Knights FC
Melbourne Knights Football Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in the suburb of Sunshine North, Melbourne. The club currently competes in the Victorian Premier League 1, the second-tier of the Victorian soccer league system. It is one of the most successful soccer clubs in Australia, being a two-time championship and four-time premiership winner in the now defunct National Soccer League (NSL).
The club is based in the western suburbs of Melbourne and draws much of its support from the Croatian Australian community. The club's identification with its Croatian roots remains strong. It is a regular participant in the Australian-Croatian Soccer Tournament.
The Melbourne Knights play matches at Knights Stadium, a 15,000 capacity venue (with approximately 4,000 seated) which the club has owned and operated since 1989. As well as fielding men's and women's sides, the Knight's field junior teams of all year levels.
History
Melbourne Knights FC was founded as Croatia in 1953 by a small group of Croatian immigrants in Melbourne's western suburbs. The club played its first match on 10 April 1953. The Knights became a member of the Victorian Soccer Federation in 1954, which saw the club join and compete in a league competition for the first time that same year in the newly created Victorian Provisional League. The club quickly moved up the state divisions and, by the mid-1960s, had become one of the strongest clubs in Victoria, winning the State League title in 1968, 1978 and 1979.
In 1984, after a number of years of lobbying, the Knights finally joined Australia's elite soccer competition, the National Soccer League. By the 1990s, the club had become the premier soccer club in Australia as it made the NSL Grand Final in 5 out of 6 seasons, winning it twice, in 1994–95 and 1995–96. Following the disbanding of the NSL in 2004, the Knights dropped to the Victorian Premier League, making the Grand Final in 2008. The Knights won the Dockerty Cup in 2014, the club's first piece of major silverware in 18 years.
Competing in the National Premier Leagues Victoria, the Knights are known for their passionate fan base and vibrant matchday atmosphere at their home ground, Knights Stadium. The team's colors, red and white, reflect their heritage and are proudly worn by players and supporters alike.
Over the years, the Melbourne Knights have achieved significant success, including multiple championships and cup victories, solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in Australian soccer. The club is committed to developing local talent through its youth academy, fostering the next generation of soccer stars.
With a focus on community engagement and inclusivity, the Melbourne Knights continue to play a vital role in the local sporting landscape, promoting the beautiful game and inspiring fans of all ages. Whether on the pitch or in the stands, the spirit of the Melbourne Knights embodies the passion and dedication that defines Australian soccer.