Football South Coast make big call on 2027 comps after year of high drama

Football South Coast has made a significant call on its competitions for 2027 as the region's football governing body looks to move on from a drama-filled 2026.

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The release of the 2027 Declaration of Leagues Men's Premiership comes after a year of upheaval for FSC.

From the source Wollongong United players celebrate after winning the 2026 Premier League 1 grand final. Picture by @gragrapix

The drama included the shock exit of FSC's chief executive officer Amanda Marino just six months into the job, club and supporter anger over substantial structural and league changes and the governing body's farcical handling of the South Coast Flame drama - where it agreed a plan to save the 10-year-old representative club less than a week after trying to axe the Flame.

In September, FSC chair Martin Rowney defended the timing of announcing controversial changes to its men's premiership competitions for 2027.

The restructure, which included scrapping youth grade and replacing it with an under-21 competition from next season, a proposed player points system and a three-tier Premier League structure, was first mooted in FSC's Our Footballing Future paper on March 13, 2025.

It elicited plenty of debate in football circles.

Now Mazevski and FSC have released the makeup of the 2027 Men's Premier League structure.

As expected, Oak Flats Falcons will return to Premier League 1 after claiming the Premier League 2 title this season.

Shellharbour City has secured promotion to Premier League 2 after winning the inaugural Premier League 3 championship.

At the other end of the table, Tarrawanna Blueys will be looking to bounce back after their relegation to Premier League 2, with Gerringong Breakers also relegated from PL2 to PL3 in 2027.

Albion Park White Eagles, Berkeley Sports, Bulli FC, Coniston FC, Cringila Lions, Helensburgh Thistle, Oak Flats Falcons, Port Kembla FC, Shellharbour FC, South Coast United, Wollongong Olympic and Wollongong United.

From the source Fernhill Foxes beat Oak Flats Falcons in the Premier League 2 grand final. Picture by @gragrapix

Balgownie Rangers, Dandaloo FC, Fernhill Foxes, Picton Rangers, Shellharbour City, Shoalhaven Association, Tarrawanna Blueys, Thirroul Thunder, Unanderra Hearts and University of Wollongong.

Albion Park FC, Bellambi Rosellas, Coledale Waves, Corrimal Rangers, Figtree FC, Gerringong Breakers, Highlands FC, Warilla Wanderers and Woonona Sharks.

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