Cooma Tigers
- Alias
- Tigers FC
- Leagues Played
- Australia Capital Territory Premier League 169 Australia Capital Territory Premier League Women 33 Australia ACT Premier Pathway League 20 Australia FFA Cup 5 Australia FFA Cup Qualifying 5 Australia Friendlies 2 Australia Cup Qualifying 2 Australia NPL Finals 1
- Links
- Website Website Facebook Instagram Website Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- Tigers FC U23
Fixtures
| Australia Capital Territory Premier League | 07/13 05:00 | 13 |
Yoogali SC
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Tigers FC 
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| Australia Capital Territory Premier League | 07/19 05:00 | 14 |
Tigers FC vs
Queanbeyan City
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| Australia Capital Territory Premier League | 07/26 07:45 | 15 |
Monaro Panthers
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Tigers FC
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| Australia Capital Territory Premier League | 08/02 05:00 | 16 |
O'Connor Knights
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Tigers FC
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| Australia Capital Territory Premier League | 08/09 05:00 | 17 |
Tigers FC vs
Gungahlin Utd
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| Australia Capital Territory Premier League | 08/16 05:00 | 18 |
Tigers FC vs
Tuggeranong Utd
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Results
[1] Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
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| Matches played | 27 | 9 | 18 |
| Wins | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Draws | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Losses | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Goals for | 55 | 21 | 34 |
| Goals against | 48 | 13 | 35 |
| Clean sheets | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wikipedia - Tigers FC (Australia)
Tigers Football Club is an Australian semi-professional association football club previously based in Cooma, New South Wales. Now based in Canberra (ACT) The club is affiliated with Capital Football and currently competes in the National Premier Leagues 1 ACT and the Community State Leagues Capital Football in the ACT. Their home venue is AIS Field 2 Oval.
History
Cooma Football Club was formed in 1952 by the workforce of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme which attracted people from all over the world to the Australian Alps. Cooma FC is one of the oldest continuous football clubs in Australia.
In 2014, Cooma won the league premiership for the first time in the club's sixty-three-year history. The Tigers defeated title rivals Belconnen United 3–0 at home to clinch the title.
In 2015, Cooma FC announced a partnership with club Brindabella Blues FC. The partnership saw Brindabella Blues administer and run the U12, U14, U16 and U18 NPL programs out of Brindabella's home at Calwell District Playing Fields while the U20 and senior NPL programs remain based in Cooma with Cooma FC. At the time the NPL games were split between Calwell playing fields and Nijong, with U12, U14 and U16 playing at Calwell and U18, U20 and first grade playing at Nijong Oval Cooma, Capital Football Board insisted that the two clubs must form a new entity, the two clubs agreed to form Tigers FC as their NPL club.
In 2016, the Tigers fell short of winning the league title by three points as Canberra Olympic claimed the premiership. In the finals series Cooma lost the major semi-final to Olympic 5–3 on penalties after the two sides drew 2–2 after 120 minutes. The Tigers had looked certain to advance to the grand final as they headed into the final minutes of the match 2–1 up but a late goal by Colombian striker Phillippe Bernabo-Madrid sent the match into extra time. Cooma advanced to the preliminary final against Canberra FC but a number of injuries in the lead up to the match saw a depleted Tigers lose the match 1–5 and end the club's season. Cooma also missed out on reaching the round of 32 of the FFA Cup in 2016 when they lost the Capital Football Federation Cup final to Olympic 1–3 at Deakin Stadium on 18 June 2016.
Tigers won the NPL ACT men's title twice in 2019 and 2021, as well as reaching the Australia Cup knockout stage against APIA.
In 2022 Cooma Tigers FC rebranded itself as Canberra Tigers, then Tigers FC, they relocated to Canberra under a new logo and jersey colours.
Founded in [insert founding year], the Cooma Tigers have a rich history of fostering talent and promoting the love of soccer among players of all ages. The club emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making it a welcoming environment for both seasoned athletes and newcomers to the sport.
The Tigers play their home matches at [insert home ground], where they enjoy the support of a dedicated fan base that creates an electric atmosphere during games. With a commitment to excellence on and off the field, the Cooma Tigers strive to inspire the next generation of soccer players while contributing to the local community through various outreach programs and events.
Whether competing in league matches or participating in community initiatives, the Cooma Tigers embody the spirit of Australian soccer, showcasing determination, resilience, and a love for the beautiful game.