Massey Men's 1st Team
Palmerston North City, New Zealand
About Lotto Federation League
Lotto Federation League
The Lotto Federation League is an amateur football league in the Central Region of New Zealand. It is the second tier of football in the region, below the Central League.
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The league was founded in 1997 and currently consists of 10 teams from Manawatu, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne. The teams play each other twice, once at home and once away, for a total of 18 games each season.
The 2023 Season
The 2023 season of the Lotto Federation League is currently underway. The top two teams at the end of the season will be promoted to the Central League, while the bottom two teams will be relegated to the Central League 2.
The current standings are as follows:
- Watson Integrity PN Marist FC (10 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses)
- Bayleys Palmerston North United (9 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses)
- Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers (6 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses)
- Shani's Taradale AFC (4 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses)
- ALH Limited Gisborne Thistle (2 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses)
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Last updated: Thursday, 30 July 2026
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