Ballarat SC leads FV Greater Ballarat League 1 after nine rounds

Ballarat SC sits at the top of the FV Greater Ballarat League 1 table with 24 points from nine matches played. The side has recorded eight wins and one loss while scoring 25 goals and conceding seven.

The 2026 season is now at its midpoint, and results over the next month will decide which clubs advance toward the playoffs. Amateur football in Ballarat continues to draw steady local support, giving residents regular opportunities to follow teams based in the region.

Standings snapshot

Forest Rangers SC hold second place on 20 points after nine matches, with a goal difference of plus 19. Ballarat North United SC and Creswick SC share third and fourth on 14 points each from eight games. Corangamite Lions FC sit fifth with 13 points, while Bacchus Marsh SC have 10 points from ten matches. Daylesford & Hepburn United SC follow with nine points, and both Victoria Park FC and Sebastopol Vikings trail on four points apiece. All figures come from the current Sofascore league table for FV Greater Ballarat League 1.

Nine clubs compete in the competition each year. The structure keeps matches local, allowing supporters from across Ballarat to attend games without long travel. Clubs such as Ballarat SC and Forest Rangers SC have shown consistent form that keeps interest high among residents who follow the amateur ranks closely.

Fixtures this weekend

Forest Rangers SC host Ballarat North United SC on Friday evening. On Sunday, Bacchus Marsh SC meet Creswick SC, Corangamite Lions FC face Victoria Park FC, and Daylesford & Hepburn United SC play Ballarat SC. These matches will shape the mid-table picture and test whether the top sides can maintain their leads.

Residents looking to attend can check the Sofascore site for confirmed times and venues. Following the amateur league provides a direct way to support teams that represent neighbourhoods in Ballarat and strengthen community ties through regular weekend sport.