representation and maintain a pathway for all clubs into the ISPS Handa Premiership. A slot for the Wellington Phoenix's reserve side will also be protected. Promotion and relegation will be decided every 4 years. Current clubs Former clubs Name changes Napier City Rovers → Hawke's Bay United Otago United → Southern United Waikato FC → WaiBOP United Champions and premiers † Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019–20 season was concluded after 16 rounds. The remaining two rounds of the regular season and the finals series were cancelled. Auckland City, who were leading the regular season table, were declared champions and also awarded the Minor Premiership, and qualified for the 2021 OFC Champions League together with Team Wellington, who were at second place in the regular season table. Premiership winners Championship winners Awards Golden Boot The Golden Boot is presented to the player who scores the most goals during the season. † Due to reaching 12 goals in less games, Hamish Watson was awarded the trophy at the Grand finals. Steve Sumner Trophy The Steve Sumner Trophy is presented to the man of the match in the final. † Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019–20 season was concluded after 16 rounds and the final series wasn't played. Team of the Decade In 2014, to celebrate the first 10 years of the league under the franchise format (2004–05 to 2013–14), New Zealand Football announced an official Team of the Decade and five individual player awards. Prior to the ASB Premiership Grand Final in 2014, the Team of the Decade was announced, as selected by a panel of media experts. The team was selected in a 4–3–3 formation. Players of the Decade Throughout the 2013–14 national league season, four Player of the Decade awards (based on playing position) were announced and prior to the 2014 Grand Final an overall Player of the Decade was announced. These awards were decided by a panel of media experts with input from fans via a public vote. Records and statistics Regular season matches Updated 2 December 2018 ¹ Includes record as Napier City Rovers ² Includes record as Otago United ³ Includes record as Waikato FC Finals matches As of the conclusion of the 2016–17 season ¹ Includes record as Napier City Rovers ² Includes record as Otago United ³ Includes record as Waikato FC Largest victories Highest scoring matches Related competitions OFC Champions League