Football Federation Victoria (FFV) is the state governing body for football (soccer) in Victoria, Australia. It is affiliated with Football Federation Australia, the sport's national governing body.
The FFV's premier competition is the Victorian Premier League.
Football Federation Victoria began operation in 1884 under the name Anglo Australian Football Association of Victoria and is one of the oldest sporting associations in Victoria.[1] It has had several name changes over the years, but has survived as the governing body of soccer in Victoria since this time. The Football Association (Australia), the predecessor of Football Federation Australia (FFA) was formed in 1923.
The Federation conducted its first competition in 1909 with Carlton United becoming the inaugural First Division Champions. The name of the competition was changed to the State League in 1958, and later became the Victorian Premier League in 1990, a name it retains until today.
For more information about the FFV, visit their site by following the link : www.footballfedvic.com.au
