Brisbane Premier League
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 Australia
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| Founded | 1983 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Relegation to | Capital League 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Canale Cup |
| Current premiers | Lions FC (2016) |
| Website | www.FootballBrisbane.com.au |
 2016 Brisbane Premier League
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The Brisbane Premier League (BPL), also known as the Flight Centre Premier League, is the first tier of senior football in Brisbane, Queensland (third overall in Australia). It is run and administered by Football Brisbane. Twelve teams play a twenty-two match regular season. The top four teams qualify for the finals series. There is currently no promotion and relegation between the BPL and the National Premier Leagues Queensland, the second tier league in Queensland.
A major restructuring occurred for the 2013 season of Brisbane soccer with promotion and relegation to and from Capital League 1 removed for that season. Promotion and relegation between the Brisbane Premier League and Capital League 1 was reintroduced in the 2014 season.
The teams for Season 2016 are shown in the table below.
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In 2012, several former Hyundai A-League and NSL players will play and coach throughout the league. Former Brisbane Roar, Wellington Phoenix and Swindon Town striker Royce Brownlie is a player/coach at North Star. Former Northern Spirit and Central Coast Mariners forward Russell Woodruffe completed a switch from Redlands United to Eastern Suburbs in 2012.
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