The Capital Premier League (formerly known as NPL ACT 2 or simply NPL2) is an association football competition contested by clubs affiliated to Capital Football. The league is the second highest level (level 2) competition in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) region. It is a 2nd tier in ACT Capital Football and sits in Level 3 in the overall Australian league system. Prior to 2019, the league was known as the Capital League and was the top division of the ACT State League system and National Premier Leagues Capital Football 2.

History

Established in 1967 as Division 2 the level 2 division in the ACT has been competed every year except a three-year gap between 1984 and 1986, The league has been renamed three times prior to 2019 with the original Division 2 title changed to State League One in 1992 before becoming the Capital League in 2013.

1 August 2018, Capital Football announced a major overhaul of the local football structure with the top two divisions (level 1 and 2) linked with the introduction of promotion and relegation between the top two men's divisions. The top two leagues were re-branded from NPL Capital Football and the Capital League to NPL1 and NPL2.

3 August 2018, a group of current NPL clubs in the ACT raised concerns regarding the structure changes and the introduction of promotion and relegation. In particular the concern around governances was raised by Woden-Weston president Steve Rohan-Jones. While Canberra Olympic coach, Frank Cachia, raised the issues around juniors and the sustainability of an inter-state team if it gets relegated.

31 August 2018, Capital Football opened the application process for interested teams to apply to join the NPL1 and NPL2 leagues.

28 September 2018, Capital Football announced the successful applications for teams for the 2019 NPL season. NPL1 would consist of nine teams with seven teams selected for NPL2. Out of the ten teams that competed in the 2018 Capital League season, seven teams were successful in gaining NPL2 status while three teams, Narrabundah FC, Monaro Panthers reserves, and Canberra Olympic reserves were all unsuccessful. The bottom team of NPL1 in 2019 would be relegated to NPL2 for the 2020 season but no team from NPL2 would be promoted to even the two leagues to eight teams each.

Narrabundah FC lodged an official appeal supported by a number of other Capital Football affiliated clubs. Narrabundah's appeal was successful, and on 8 November 2018 Capital Football released a new declaration of leagues for the 2019 NPL level that included Narrabundah FC as an NPL2 participant.

15 November 2018, NSW regional club, Wagga City Wanderers, announced it was transferring from NSW State League to Capital Football and would join the NPL2 and NPLW leagues. This move resulted in both NPL1 and NPL2 leagues having nine teams each for the 2019 season.

El torneo de fútbol "Australia - Capital Premier League" es una competencia emocionante que se lleva a cabo en la capital de Australia. Este torneo reúne a los mejores equipos de fútbol de la región, quienes compiten por el título de campeón.

La "Australia - Capital Premier League" es conocida por su alto nivel de competencia y por la pasión que despierta en los aficionados. Los partidos se disputan en diferentes estadios de la ciudad, brindando a los espectadores la oportunidad de disfrutar del fútbol en un ambiente vibrante y emocionante.

Los equipos participantes en este torneo son reconocidos por su habilidad y talento en el campo de juego. Los jugadores demuestran su destreza técnica, su resistencia física y su espíritu de equipo en cada partido, lo que garantiza encuentros llenos de emoción y acción.

La "Australia - Capital Premier League" es una competencia que atrae a aficionados de todas las edades y nacionalidades. Los seguidores del fútbol se reúnen en los estadios para animar a sus equipos favoritos y disfrutar de la intensidad de cada encuentro.

Este torneo es una oportunidad para que los jugadores muestren su talento y aspiren a ser reconocidos a nivel nacional e internacional. Además, la "Australia - Capital Premier League" promueve los valores del deporte, como el juego limpio, la disciplina y el respeto entre los competidores.

En resumen, la "Australia - Capital Premier League" es un torneo de fútbol de alto nivel que reúne a los mejores equipos de la región. Con partidos emocionantes, jugadores talentosos y una atmósfera vibrante, este torneo es una experiencia imperdible para los amantes del fútbol en Australia.