FQPL 1 · 2026 CHAMPIONS
BEST
DEFENCE
Brisbane Strikers conceded just 18 goals in 22 league matches — the fewest of any team across NPL Queensland and FQPL 1–6 in 2026.
18
GOALS
CONCEDED
Lowest total in the main Queensland men's pyramid.
THE FOUNDATION
The title was built from the back
Brisbane Strikers finished top of FQPL 1 with 54 points, but the clearest difference between them and the rest of the pyramid was at the other end of the pitch.
Across 22 league matches, Strikers conceded only 18 goals. Broadbeach United were next-best on 20, while Lions FC and Teviot Downs conceded 22.
They also kept 11 clean sheets — exactly half of their league campaign and the highest total across NPL Queensland and FQPL 1–6.
PYRAMID COMPARISON
Fewest goals conceded
Raw league totals across NPL Queensland and FQPL 1–6.
Brisbane Strikers FQPL 1
Broadbeach United FQPL 1
Lions FC NPL
Teviot Downs FQPL 6
SWQ Thunder FQPL 2
FC Old Bridge Salisbury FQPL 5Teviot Downs played 21 league matches; the other teams shown played 22.
HOW HARD THEY WERE TO BREAK DOWN
Half the season ended in a shutout
Strikers conceded more than two goals only once all season.
50.0% of matches
22.7% of matches
22.7% of matches
4.5% of matches
THE HOME RECORD
Just six goals conceded at home
Strikers were particularly difficult to score against at home. Across 11 home league matches they conceded only six goals and kept seven clean sheets.
Away from home they conceded 12 in 11 matches and kept four clean sheets — still a strong return, but the home numbers were exceptional.
THE CLEAN SHEET LEDGER
All 11 shutouts
Four opponents were held scoreless in both league meetings.
Blanked twice: Capalaba FC, Ipswich FC, Sunshine Coast Wanderers and St George Willawong all failed to score in either league meeting with Strikers.
EVEN WHEN THEY LOST
They were never beaten by more than one goal
Strikers lost just twice in the league: 2–1 away to Broadbeach United and 3–2 away to Holland Park Hawks.
Holland Park were the only side to score three against them. Across the other 21 league games, Strikers never conceded more than two.
Broadbeach United2–1 · Away
Holland Park Hawks3–2 · AwayBRISBANE STRIKERS · FQPL 1
11 clean sheets.
18 conceded.
Champions.
Data note: All match-result statistics in this article are drawn from The Low Block's validated 2026 men's database. The earlier 0–0 Round 4 placeholder against Caboolture is excluded; the completed replacement fixture, a 2–0 Strikers win, is the eligible result.