Australia Victoria State League 2

Australia Victoria State League 2

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The Victorian State League (VSL), known as the VETO Sports State League for sponsorship reasons, is an Australian soccer league based in Victoria. It is administered by Football Victoria, covering the fourth-to-eighth-highest tiers in the Victorian soccer league system (and the fifth-to-ninth-highest nationally).

As of 2025, it consists of five divisions (separated by two zones for divisions 1–3, and four zones for divisions 4–5). Clubs promoted from VSL 1 enter the Victorian Premier League (VPL), while clubs relegated from VSL 5 enter the regional leagues.

History

The league was formed in 1958 as the Victorian Metropolitan League (VML), becoming the second-highest league in Victoria. It was renamed to the Victorian League in 1985, before adopting the VSL name in 1991.

In 2014, the first-tier Victorian Premier League was rebranded as the National Premier Leagues (NPL). The introduction of the NPL 1 (later renamed to NPL 2) competition resulted in the VSL becoming the third-highest Victorian competition. A further change to the pyramid structure occurred in 2020 with the establishment of NPL 3, making the VSL the fourth-highest Victorian competition.

The Australia Victoria State League 2 is a competitive soccer tournament that forms part of the regional football structure in Victoria, Australia. As a key stepping stone within the Victorian football pyramid, the league features passionate clubs vying for promotion to higher divisions and striving for regional supremacy. The league showcases emerging talent and fosters community engagement, offering fans exciting matches across various venues in Victoria. With a focus on development, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit, the Australia Victoria State League 2 plays a vital role in the growth of local soccer and the broader Australian football landscape.