How big is an NPL first team roster, and how many goalkeepers are needed?
Rule- Australia
- Football Australia
- NPL
- Men's first team
- 2026
- Players
- Semi-professional
An NPL club's first team player roster must have a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 23 players at all times during the season. It must always list at least two Australian goalkeepers.
Other roster rules:
- All players must be registered to the appropriate age category.
- Any player who exceeds the age limit of the oldest age-eligible team at the club during the season (for example a 24-year-old in an Under 23 competition) must be on the first team roster.
- Every player on a Professional Player Contract must be listed on the first team roster.
Source: NPL Player Roster Principles 2026.
Added 24 Oct 2026