Playoff Series Champions
From 1977-1983 and 1987, the top placed team at the end of the regular season was declared champion. However a compromise format was devised between the traditional first past the post system and the Australian system of finals. A Playoff series was conducted in these years except for the 1977,1981 & 1983 seasons, however the winner of the Playoff Series didn't become champion of the NSL.
| Season | Grand Final Date | Winning Team | Score | Losing Team | Location | GF Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 17 September 1978 | Sydney City (1) | 4–2 | Marconi Stallions | Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney (1) | 9,136 |
| 1979 | 28 October 1979 4 November 1979 |
Sydney City (2) | 1–0 1–1 |
Brisbane City | Wentworth Park, Sydney (1) Perry Park, Brisbane (1) |
2,532 4,200 |
| 1980 | 26 October 1980 | Heidelberg United (1) | 4–0 | Sydney City | Canberra Stadium, Canberra (1) | 11,126 |
| 1982 | 3 October 1982 | St George (1) | 3–1 | Sydney City | Penrith Stadium, Sydney (1) | 6,495 |
| 1987 | 1 November 1987 | St George (2) | 4–0 | APIA Leichhardt | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney (1) | 6,961 |
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