1985 National Soccer League

The 1985 National Soccer League was the ninth season of the National Soccer League. The season was again played with two Conferences as separate leagues, followed by a conference playoff final. The Grand Final was won by Brunswick Juventus 2–0 on aggregate over Sydney City. The season began on 9 March 1985, and concluded on 8 September 1985.

Teams
Twenty-four teams competed in the league (twelve in the Northern Conference and twelve in the Southern Conference) – the sixteen teams from the previous season and eight teams accepted from their respective state leagues.

Stadiums and locations

 *  Note: Table lists in alphabetical order by conference.

Head coach changes
The Australian Soccer Annual 1985 reported seven managerial changes.

League tables
; Northern Conference


 * Southern Conference

Results

 * Northern Conference


 * Southern Conference

Finals series
Northern Conference

Southern Conference

Grand Final

 * Brunswick Juventus win 2–0 on aggregate