1965 NSW First Division season
| Season | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Champions | APIA Leichhardt FC |
| Premiers | South Coast United |
| Matches played | 90 (regular season) + 7 (finals) |
| Best Player | Jimmy Kelly |
| Top goalscorer | John Giacometti (23) |
| Biggest home win | 4 goals (on three occasions) |
| Biggest away win | Cumberland United 0–10 APIA Leichhardt |
| Highest scoring | 10 goals (0–10 and 4–6) |
| Highest attendance | 8,860 Pan Hellenic v. APIA (regular season) |
← 1964 1966 → | |
The 1965 NSW First Division season was the ninth season of soccer in New South Wales under the administration of the NSW Federation of Soccer Clubs since its breakaway from the NSW Soccer Football Association in January 1957. In a truncated season compared to the previous year, the home and away regular season comprised 18 rounds, beginning in March and ending in August. South Coast United finished first on the ladder to become regular season premiers for the second time.
The finals series was primarily held throughout September with a four-team playoff series. APIA Leichhardt reached the grand final against St George-Budapest when they eventually defeated Yugal after three minor semi final replays and defeat of South Coast in the preliminary final. The club recorded their second consecutive championship with a 2–0 victory over St George, with Johnny Watkiss and Johnny Wong scoring in the decider.
The pre-season Ampol Cup was won for a fifth time by Sydney FC Prague, defending the title from the previous season.