National Soccer League
Canberra City entered the new national competition for the inaugural season in 1977 as the only team representing the ACT. Home games were played at the newly constructed Bruce Stadium. The club remained competitive throughout its tenure in the league, but had limited success being unable to reach the finals series in any season. The most successful seasons were in 1981 with a fifth-placed finish, and in 1985 finishing sixth in the Northern Conference, missing out on the finals series on goal difference to St George. A restructure of the national league for the 1987 season saw Canberra relegated to the NSW State League.
Statistics by Season
| Season | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Table Position | National League Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 39 | 17 | 13th of 14 | Quarter final |
| 1978 | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 28 | 41 | 20 | 13th of 14 | Semi final |
| 1979 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 41 | 20 | 12th of 14 | Semi final |
| 1980 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 33 | 21 | 10th of 14 | Quarter final |
| 1981 | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 41 | 32 | 33 | 5th of 16 | First round |
| 1982 | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 37 | 54 | 24 | 15th of 16 | Quarter final |
| 1983 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 47 | 53 | 38 | 10th of 16 | Quarter final |
| 1984 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 47 | 39 | 25 | 9th of 12 (Nth) | Group stage |
| 1985 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 33 | 35 | 22 | 6th of 12 (Nth) | Quarter final |
| 1986 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 27 | 16 | 10th of 12 (Nth) | Semi final |
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