About us
Overview of Southern Districts Soccer Football Association
The Southern Districts Soccer Football Association (SDSFA) is the heartbeat of grassroots football in Sydney’s South-West. SDSFA governs and supports community football across the region — from five-year-olds kicking off their first season to seasoned players in over-35s competitions.
A proud affiliate of Football NSW, SDSFA brings together clubs, players, coaches, referees, and volunteers under one banner to grow the game we all love.
Affiliated with Football NSW, SDSFA is committed to fostering football development across various age groups.
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History of the Association
It all began in the spirit of community and connection, when on the 8th of August 1946, a group of passionate locals gathered in Fairfield with a bold vision — to form a football association that would bring the game to Sydney’s south-west. With nothing more than ambition and a shared love for the sport, they laid the foundation for what would become the Southern Districts Soccer Football Association. By early 1947, after securing boundaries and rallying clubs from suburbs like Canley Vale, St John’s Park, Fairfield, and Chester Hill, the first official competition was locked in for April 12. What started as a grassroots initiative among neighbours quickly grew into a thriving football community — one that has continued to grow, inspire, and unite players for generations.