| 1988 National Soccer League Final Table Researched and Written by Andrew Howe & Greg Stock |
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Results | Table | Top Scorers | Squads | NSL Cup | NSL Index
Source: National Soccer League Season Guide 2002/3 by Andrew Howe.
| 1988 National Soccer League Final Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wollongong Wolves | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 44 | 32 | 12 | 34 |
| 2 | Sydney Croatia | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 38 | 30 | 8 | 34 |
| 3 | South Melbourne | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 34 |
| 4 | Marconi | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 32 |
| 5 | Sydney Olympic | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 27 |
| 6 | Adelaide City | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 36 | 35 | 1 | 27 |
| 7 | Sunshine George Cross | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38 | 39 | -1 | 27 |
| 8 | St. George | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 41 | 35 | 6 | 26 |
| 9 | Melbourne Croatia | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 28 | 33 | -5 | 24 |
| 10 | Footscray JUST | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | APIA Leichhardt | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 23 |
| 12 | Preston Makedonia | 26 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 22 |
| 13 | Brunswick Juventus | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 19 |
| 14 | Brisbane Lions | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 28 | 59 | -31 | 12 |
Competition Rules: 2 points for a win; 1 point for a draw
Champions, premiers and relegations
Marconi were crowned 1988 National Soccer League Champions
Wollongong City were crowned 1988 National Soccer League Premiers after winning the league on goal difference
Wollongong City, Sydney Croatia, South Melbourne, Marconi and Sydney Olympic contested the Post season top five series
Brunswick Juventus were relegated to the 1989 Victorian State League competition
Brisbane Lions were relegated to the 1989 Queensland Premier League competition