Football Queensland confirm 2020 competition structures

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Football Queensland (FQ) have confirmed their 2020 competition structure for the senior age groups in the National Premier Leagues (NPL) Queensland, the National Premier Leagues Women’s (NPLW) Queensland and the Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL).

The senior age groups include the U18’s, U20’s and first grade divisions.

Promotion and relegation will be in effect in both the NPL Queensland and the FQPL senior competitions.

Therefore, following the 2019 FQPL season, Capalaba FC and Sunshine Coast Warriors will be the teams promoted to the NPL Queensland for the 2020 season.

Three teams have been relegated from the NPL Queensland in 2019 and will play in the FQPL competition in 2020. Those clubs are Western Pride FC, SWQ Thunder and Sunshine Coast FC.

Overall, the senior NPL Queensland competition will be made up of 14 clubs in 2020. The FQPL will consist of 11 teams in the senior and U20 divisions, with 12 clubs competing in the U18 competition due to the inclusion of the Wide Bay Buccaneers.

The NPLW structure will remain the same as last season, with 13 teams competing against each other in 2020.

The NPL Queensland and FQPL junior age groups (13-16 years of age) will be allocated separately to the senior age groups at each of the competing clubs. This follows the decoupling of the junior and senior competitions for 2020.

Football Queensland will provide further updates on the 2020 junior NPL/FQPL competition structure in the near future.

The clubs competing in the 2020 senior competitions are listed below:

2020 SENIOR COMPETITION STRUCTURES

National Premier Leagues Queensland
Brisbane City FC
Brisbane Roar Youth
Brisbane Strikers
Capalaba FC
Eastern Suburbs
Gold Coast Knights
Gold Coast United
Lions FC
Magpies Crusaders United
Moreton Bay United
Olympic FC
Peninsula Power
Redlands United
Sunshine Coast Wanderers
Football Queensland Premier League
Holland Park Hawks
Ipswich Knights
Logan Lightning
Mitchelton FC
Rochedale Rovers
Southside Eagles
Souths United
Sunshine Coast FC
SWQ Thunder
Western Pride
Wide Bay Buccaneers (U18 only)
Wolves FC
National Premier Leagues Women’s Queensland
Brisbane Roar/QAS
Capalaba FC
Eastern Suburbs
Gap FC
Gold Coast United
Lions FC
Logan Lightning
Mitchelton FC
Moreton Bay United
Souths United
Sunshine Coast Wanderers
SWQ Thunder
Western Pride
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Arsenal Secures Exciting New Deal with Paramount+

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Arsenal FC has unveiled a global partnership with Paramount+, drawing the major streaming service further into top-tier football as the race for fan engagement intensifies across sport and entertainment.

The deal makes Paramount+ an Official Partner of the club, embedding the platform’s branding and content across Arsenal’s matchday experience and digital channels throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

The agreement highlights a broader industry shift, with major entertainment platforms turning to leading football clubs to expand global visibility, drive subscriber growth and place their brands at the centre of highly engaged fan communities.

The collaboration will see Paramount+ integrated throughout matchdays, including in-stadium branding, big-screen presence, programme features and themed activations at both men’s and women’s games. The platform will also be showcased across select retail and digital fan-experience channels.

Executive Vice President and International General Manager of Paramount+, Marco Nobili emphasised the shared global reach and enthusiasm behind the collaboration.

“We’re beyond excited to unite Paramount+ and Arsenal– two global iconic brands with supporters that live and breathe passion,” he said via Official Club media release.

Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juliet Slot underscored how the strategic collaboration enhances the club’s commercial strength and fan experience.

“We’re delighted to welcome Paramount+ into our Arsenal family. They’re a world-class, global entertainment brand, and we’re so excited to work together and create new ways for our supporters to feel even closer to the club. Their expertise, creativity and investment strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding experiences for our supporters and supports our ambition to compete for major trophies,” she said via Official Club media release.

Paramount+ will tap into Arsenal’s strong social media presence, especially on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to share content aligned with key releases during the 2025/26 season. The initial activation, centred on the new season of Landman, will showcase first-team players alongside influencer Sharky, Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Shake2Go by Optislim Named Major Sponsor of Oakleigh Cannons

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Shake2Go, by Optislim, has been named major partner of the Oakleigh Cannons for the 2026 season, with the brand to feature prominently on the front of the club’s playing shirt. The sponsorship brings together a fast-growing Australian nutrition brand and one of the country’s most respected grassroots football clubs.

Meet Shake2Go – Australia’s first high protein + vitamins shake packed into a can . Each ready-to-drink can delivers 30g of premium protein, essential vitamins and minerals, is low in sugar, gluten-free, and packaged in eco-friendly cans. No mixing. No mess. No compromise. Just grab, shake, and go. With its smooth, milkshake-like taste, it delivers proper nutrition without slowing anyone down.

“We’re proud to welcome Shake2Go by Optislim as our major sponsor for the 2026 season,” said Aki Ionnas, General Manager of the Oakleigh Cannons. “To have such an innovative brand on the front of our shirt is a major endorsement of our club. This sponsorship is about more than logos  it’s a real investment into our players, our programs, and our wider community. At a grassroots level, that kind of support makes a genuine difference.”

The sponsorship will directly support player development, community programs, and the ongoing operations of the club. Shake2Go will have a strong presence across matchdays, community events, and player initiatives throughout the season.

At its core, this sponsorship reflects shared values of performance, wellbeing, and giving back to the football community that helps shape the future of the game.

For more information on Shake2Go, click here.

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