NBSC History

History - North Bankstown Redbacks

Our History

Seven Decades of Excellence • Est. 1953

The Beginning (1953-1960s)

North Bankstown Soccer Club was formed in 1953 and began playing in the 1954 season. The inaugural under 10, 12 and 14 teams were quick to set the pattern for future years with a premiership and two runners-up pennants. By the early 1960s, the club membership was a reflection of the rapid growth of the North Bankstown and Yagoona area. At one stage the club fielded more than 30 teams in the Bankstown United Association of Soccer Clubs (BUSAC) competition.

Over the years, North Bankstown competed in several successful premierships outside the district, including the Inter-Suburban League and Amateur League in the early 1960s and the Metropolitan League in the late 1970s. The club was also a long-time member of the NSW Soccer Federation's division one and two competitions.

1976 Premiers - North Bankstown Soccer Club

1976 Premiers

Major Achievements

1954
Inaugural season sees immediate success with a premiership and two runners-up pennants in our first year of competition.
1960s
Club membership grows rapidly, fielding over 30 teams. Success in Inter-Suburban League and Amateur League competitions.
1964-1980
Golden era: 13 All-Age Division One premierships won in just 16 years, establishing North Bankstown as a powerhouse.
1970s
Unprecedented dominance: 10 consecutive All-Age premierships, including Champion of Champions and Amateur Cup competitions.
Mid-1980s
Club fields concurrent teams across NSW Soccer Federation, NSW Amateur Soccer Federation Youth League, and BUSAC competitions.

Historic Achievements

71
Years of History
10
Consecutive Premierships (1970s)
13
Division 1 Premierships (1964-1980)
30+
Teams at Peak

Consolidation & Modern Era

In the mid-1980s, Norths fielded concurrent teams controlled by the NSW Soccer Federation, the NSW Amateur Soccer Federation Youth League and the BUSAC. The lack of financial support by way of adequate sponsorship and licensed club meant it became necessary for North Bankstown to concentrate on the BUSAC.

By the late 1980s, the ageing population of the area saw the club's teams drop to around 10, with this level being consolidated and maintained. One famous era in the club's history before the Premier League was in 1970 when the club won 10 consecutive All-Age premierships, including Champion of Champions and Amateur Cup competitions.

Today, North Bankstown continues its proud tradition as the Redbacks, maintaining the same community spirit and dedication to excellence that has defined the club for over seven decades.