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Sturt Lions
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Full nameSturt Lions Soccer Club
NicknameLions
Founded2003; 23 years ago (2003)
GroundKarinya Reserve, Eden Hills
ChairmanJohn Van
ManagerLino Fusco
LeagueNPL South Australia
2025SA State League 1, 1st of 12 (premiers, promoted)
Websitehttp://www.sturtlions.com.au/

Sturt Lions Soccer Club is an Australian professional football club in Adelaide, South Australia. Nicknamed the Lions, Sturt are associated with FFSA, and they currently play in NPL SA following promotion from SA State League 1 in 2025.

History

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In 2017 the Lions were Champions of State League 1 after defeating White City FC, Adelaide Raiders, South Adelaide and Western Strikers SC in the Final Series. As the Champions, the Lions were promoted to the NPL in 2018.They were again promoted to the NPL in 2021 after winning the state league final through spectacular goals from Gonzalo Rodríguez. Sturt has gone from strength to strength under long term manager Lino Fusco.

In 2020 the Lions were again Champions of State League 1 after defeating South Adelaide over 2 legs before beating White City FC in the Promotion Final. As the Champions, the Lions were promoted to the NPL in 2021.

They were relegated from NPL to State League 1 after the 2023 season.

In 2025 the Lions were Premiers of State League 1 after finishing 1st in the regular season. As premiers, the Lions were promoted to the NPL for 2026.

Notable players

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In May 2018, Sturt signed Italian striker Matteo Federici. Federici came through the ranks for Serie A sides US Lecce and Chievo Verona. Federici scored 6 goals in his first 7 appearances for Sturt and his performances have been acclaimed in the local media.[1]

In August 2021, Sturt signed Adelaide United legend Michael Marrone. After amassing more than 250 games in the A-League and making 1 appearance for the Socceroos, Michael returned to the local league with Sturt. After signing on the 3rd of August, Michael scored 7 minutes into his debut on the following weekend.

In June 2019, Sturt Lions signed Argentinian and Italian international player Gonzalo Rodríguez. Previously playing in Europe, Rodríguez played 5 seasons for the club, scoring 63 goals in 104 games. He scored the 2 goals in the 2020 Grand Final against White City FC.[2]

Honours

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Divisional history

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Season League Cup
Division Pld W D L GF GA +/- Pts Position Finals
2011 SA Div 3 18 3 4 11 19 55 -36 13 8th DNQ
2012 SA Div 3 18 2 1 15 15 60 -45 7 10th (P) DNQ
2013 SA Div 2 30 1 3 26 34 96 -62 6 16th DNQ Federation Cup
Round of 32
2014 SA Div 2 28 8 5 15 32 51 -19 29 11th DNQ Federation Cup
Round of 32
2015 SA Div 2 30 12 8 10 62 46 +16 44 9th DNQ Federation Cup
Quarter-Finals
2016 SA Div 2 22 12 3 7 41 27 +14 39 4th Preliminary final Federation Cup
Round of 32
2017 SA Div 2 22 11 2 9 36 30 +6 35 4th Champion (P) Federation Cup
Round of 32
2018 SA Div 1 22 5 4 13 24 48 -24 19 11th (R) DNQ Federation Cup
Round of 32
2019 SA Div 2 22 12 7 3 41 21 +20 43 2nd Preliminary final Federation Cup
Round of 32
2020 SA Div 2 22 13 6 3 48 18 +30 45 2nd Champion (P) N/a
2021 SA Div 1 22 9 6 7 34 34 0 33 5th Preliminary final Federation Cup
Quarter-Finals
2022 SA Div 1 22 7 4 11 29 44 -15 25 8th DNQ Federation Cup
Round of 32
2023 SA Div 1 22 3 7 12 24 47 -23 16 11th (R) DNQ Federation Cup
Round of 16
2024 SA Div 2 22 10 2 10 33 42 -9 32 8th DNQ Federation Cup
Round of 32
2025 SA Div 2 22 19 1 2 58 18 +40 58 1st (P) Runners-up Federation Cup
Round of 16
2026 SA Div 1

References

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  1. ^ "'Travelling bomber' strikes from Italy". Adelaidenow.com.au. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Sturt Lions crowned State League One Champions". footballsa.com.au. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
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