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Formally known as St. Joseph’s Zgharta Soccer Club, Rydalmere Football Club was first established in 1979, playing out of both Everley Park and Granville Park in the Sydney Armature League Competition.
In its short history, Rydalmere FC has achieved great success both on and off the field.
In its short history, Rydalmere FC has achieved great success both on and off the field.
- In the early 90’s the club withdrew from the NSW Federation to focus attention on building the junior base.
- With entry back into the NSW State League competition reliant on success in the GDSFA Premier League competition.
- 2010-2012 provided a successful for Rydalmere FC, dominating the GDSFA Premier League competition.
- In 2012 a new opportunity arose to establish a NSW State League Division 2 licence under the name of Fairfield Lions.
- In 2013, playing in the NSW State League was brought back to the club.
- In 2014, the NSW State League licence name changed to Rydalmere Lions FC.
- In 2014 the club won promotion to NSW State League Division 1.
- In 2015 regional youth teams were introduced to the club. This raised the total number of teams within the club to 44.
- In 2017 our youth and men's NPL teams were promoted to NSW NPL1 and NSW NPL2 respectively.