Football Queensland has confirmed the Provisional Declaration of Leagues for Under 9 to Under 17 FQ Academy Leagues for advanced junior girls in 2026.  

The release of the Provisional Declaration of Leagues follows the completion of FQ’s extensive Club Assessment process, in which the Club Development Unit observes, measures and assesses over 1,500 data points across 75 different criteria for each of the FQ Academy clubs.  

“The 2025 season has once again highlighted the remarkable growth of women’s and girls’ football across Queensland. From every corner of our state, the enthusiasm and engagement we’ve seen has only strengthened the momentum and excitement for the game at all levels,” Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said. 

“As we continue to push towards our goal of 50/50 gender parity by 2027, we’re focused on strengthening female programs within our clubs and giving junior girls the best possible environment to develop their skills and enjoy their football. 

“Our Club Assessment process continues to form the basis for the composition, design and rank of our advanced junior leagues for both boys and girls, with the assembly of these leagues built around each club’s Club Rank Score.  

“With the release of the Provisional Declaration of Leagues for advanced junior girls, we congratulate our FQ Academy clubs on the positive progress in the development of their female junior programs and congratulate them on their commitment to improving junior player development outcomes.”  

A club’s participation in FQ Academy leagues for the 2026 season is contingent upon confirmation of a club’s FQ affiliation, and approval and compliance with various conditions (mandatory or otherwise) contained within FQ advanced junior participation licence agreements. Participation is not guaranteed to any club in any league until the final Declaration of Leagues is made by FQ and the club is invited to complete a licence agreement. Some clubs’ Rank Score may be still under review.