2012–13 National Premier League

The 2012–13 National Premier League (known as the Red Stripe Premier League for sponsorship purposes) was contested by the twelve teams in the top tier of association football in Jamaica. The season began in September 2012 and was completed in May 2012. The league was split into a champion's group and relegation group after 33 matches. Both groups then played five more matches within that group. Portmore United were the defending champions, having won their fifth Jamaica Premier League title the prior season.[1]

Red Stripe National Premier League
Season2012–13
ChampionsHarbour View F.C.
RelegatedHighgate United F.C. & Savannah S.C.
Caribbean Club ChampionshipHarbour View F.C.
Goals scored52
Highest scoringArnett Gardens FC

On April 21, 2013 Harbour View F.C. won the league to earn their 4th National Premier League title in a 2–0 victory against Boys' Town F.C.[2][3]

Final league table

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Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Harbour View F.C. 33 17 11 5 43 16 +27 62
Portmore United F.C. 33 14 11 8 41 23 +18 53
Waterhouse F.C. 33 14 11 8 40 23 +17 53
Boys' Town F.C. 33 15 8 10 41 33 +8 53
Arnett Gardens F.C. 33 14 9 10 45 44 +1 51
Tivoli Gardens F.C. 33 13 9 11 37 33 +4 48
Montego Bay United F.C. 33 13 8 12 41 34 +7 47
Sporting Central Academy F.C. 33 12 7 14 37 38 −1 43
Cavalier F.C. 33 11 9 13 28 36 −8 42
Humble Lions F.C. 33 9 10 14 27 38 −11 37
Highgate United F.C. 33 8 8 17 30 48 −18 32
Savannah S.C. 33 4 7 22 19 63 −44 19
Source: [4]

References

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  1. ^ "'Yes, it is done!' - Coach Lewis exhales as Portmore finally seal Red Stripe Premier League". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2012-05-07. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ^ jhunelle (2013-04-22). "Congratulations Hvfc 2013 Red Stripe Premier League Champions". Harbour View Football Club. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  3. ^ walkerh@jamaicaobserver.com, BY HOWARD WALKER Observer senior reporter (2013-04-21). "Harbour View on cusp of premier league title - Jamaica Observer". www.jamaicaobserver.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  4. ^ "Jamaica 2012/13". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2024-08-08.