The 1996–97 season was the 29th season of national competitive soccer in Australia and 115th overall.

National teams

Men's senior

Results and fixtures

Friendlies

1998 FIFA World Cup qualification

Final round

Intercontinental play-off

1997 FIFA Confederations Cup

Group A

Knockout stage

1998 Optus World Series

Women's senior

Results and fixtures

Friendlies

Men's under-23

Results and fixtures

Friendlies

Men's under-20

Results and fixtures

Friendlies

Men's under-17

Results and fixtures

Friendlies

Domestic soccer

National Soccer League

South Melbourne won the championship in a 2–1 win against Carlton in the Grand Final.

Finals series

Women's National Soccer League

NSW Institute of Sport won the championship in 3–2 win against SA Sports Institute.

References

External links Football Australia official website