National Premier League

National Premier League

Country	Jamaica
Confederation	CONCACAF
Founded	1973
Number of teams	12
Levels on pyramid	1
Relegation to	KSAFA Super League South Central Confederation Super League Eastern Confederation Super League Western Confederation Super League
Domestic cup(s)	JFF Champions Cup
International cup(s)	CFU Club Championship CONCACAF Champions League
Current champions	Harbour View F.C. (2012–13)
Most championships	Portmore United F.C. Santos F.C. Tivoli Gardens F.C. (5 titles each)
Website	http://www.plcajamaica.com
Current season

The National Premier League, also known as the Jamaican National Premier League and, for sponsorship purposes, the Red Stripe Premier League^[1] or previously the Digicel Premier League or Wray and Nephew National Premier League, is the first division football league in the nation of Jamaica. Twelve teams currently compete in the league.^[2]

History

The National Premier League was formed in 1973 to serve as the top tier of Jamaican professional football. To date, the NPL has produced three Caribbean championships, won by Portmore United F.C. (2005) and Harbour View F.C. (2004 & 2007).^{[citation needed]}

Competition format

The competition is divided in three stages in which every team plays another once; after the third stage (i.e. after 33 games) the top six teams will be placed in one group and the bottom six in another. The top six teams will play against each other in the fourth round, with the top team being crowned champions. The bottom six teams will also only play against each other with no chance of winning the title. The bottom 2 are then relegated and 2 teams from a play-off of the 4 regional league winners are promoted.

The top two teams from the league qualify for the CFU Club Championship, and the bottom two are relegated at the end of the season. NPL teams are also eligible to compete in the regional championship, the CONCACAF Champions League, by earning a top 3 finish in the CFU Club Championship.

Member teams 2013/14

• Arnett Gardens F.C.
• August Town F.C. (Promoted)
• Boys' Town F.C.
• Cavalier F.C.
• Harbour View F.C. (Defending Champions)
• Humble Lions F.C.
• Montego Bay United F.C.
• Portmore United F.C.
• Rivoli United F.C. (Promoted)
• Sporting Central Academy
• Tivoli Gardens F.C.
• Waterhouse F.C.

Member teams 2012/13

• Arnett Gardens F.C.
• Boys' Town F.C.
• Cavalier F.C. (Promoted)
• Harbour View F.C.
• Highgate United
• Humble Lions F.C.
• Portmore United F.C. (Defending Champions)
• Montego Bay United F.C.
• Savannah S.C. (Promoted)
• Sporting Central Academy
• Tivoli Gardens F.C.
• Waterhouse F.C.

Relegated in 2012/13

• Highgate United
• Savannah S.C.

Member teams 2011/12

• Arnett Gardens F.C.
• Boys' Town F.C.
• Harbour View F.C.
• Highgate United (Promoted)
• Humble Lions F.C.
• Portmore United F.C.
• Reno F.C.
• Montego Bay United F.C. (Promoted)
• Sporting Central Academy
• Tivoli Gardens F.C. (Defending Champions)
• Village United F.C.
• Waterhouse F.C.^[3]

Relegated in 2011/12

• Reno F.C.
• Village United F.C.

Member teams 2010/11

• Arnett Gardens F.C.
• Benfica F.C. (Promoted)
• Boys' Town F.C.
• Harbour View F.C. (Defending Champions)
• Humble Lions F.C.
• Portmore United F.C.
• Reno F.C. (Promoted)
• Sporting Central Academy
• St. George's SC
• Tivoli Gardens F.C. (2010-11 Champions)
• Village United F.C.
• Waterhouse F.C.

Relegated in 2010/11

• Benfica F.C.
• St. George's SC

Member teams 2009/10

• Arnett Gardens F.C.
• August Town F.C.(Promoted)
• Boys' Town F.C.
• Harbour View F.C. (2009/10 Champions)
• Humble Lions F.C.(Promoted)
• Portmore United F.C.
• Rivoli United F.C.
• Sporting Central Academy
• St. George's SC
• Tivoli Gardens F.C.(Defending Champions)
• Village United F.C.
• Waterhouse F.C.

Relegated in 2009/10

• August Town F.C.
• Rivoli United F.C.

Member teams 2008/09

• Arnett Gardens F.C.
• Boys' Town F.C.
• Harbour View F.C.
• Portmore United F.C. (Champions)
• Meadhaven United (Promoted)^[4]
• Reno F.C.
• Rivoli United F.C. (Promoted)^[5]
• Sporting Central Academy
• St. George's SC
• Tivoli Gardens F.C.
• Village United F.C.
• Waterhouse F.C.

Relegated in 2008/09

• Meadhaven United
• Reno F.C.

Champions

Source: RSSSF

Top scorers

Year	Best scorers	Team	Goals
2002/03	Roen Nelson	Hazard United F.C.	19
2003/04	Fabian Taylor	Harbour View F.C.	19
2006/07	Irvino English	Waterhouse F.C.	18
2007/08	Roen Nelson	Portmore United F.C.	16
2008/09	Devon Hodges	Rivoli United F.C.	25
2009/10	Devon Hodges	Rivoli United F.C.	18
2010/11	Kirk Ramsey	Arnett Gardens F.C.	17
2012/13	Jermaine Anderson	Waterhouse F.C.	21

External links and References

• Official Website
• Jamaica - List of Champions, RSSSF.com