Cringila Lions FC
| Nickname(s) | Crini, Lions | ||
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| Founded | 1968 | ||
| Ground | John Crehan Park | ||
| Capacity | 7,500 | ||
| Manager | Igor Cankulovski | ||
| League | Illawarra Premier League | ||
| 2024 | 5th of 12 | ||
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Cringila Lions FC is an Australian soccer club based in Cringila, New South Wales. The team currently participates in the Illawarra Premier League.
Cringila Lions Football Club is a prominent football club that was established in 1968 by the local Macedonian community of Wollongong. The club is sometimes referred to as Cringila United, Cringila United Soccer Club, Cringila Lions Soccer Club, and Cringila Lions Football Club.
The club hosts its home matches at John Crehan Park, a multi-use stadium located on Merrett Avenue, Cringila. The venue has a capacity of 7,500 and features a stand along one side, a small function room behind one goal, and an additional secondary ground. John Crehan underwent a lighting upgrade, which has further established John Crehan Park as a leading football ground within the Illawarra region.
Cringila Lions FC continues to be a vital part of the local community, fostering talent and promoting the sport within the Illawarra region.