The 1988 National Soccer League season, was the 12th season of the National Soccer League in Australia.

League table

Results

Finals series

Individual awards Player(s) of the Year: Paul Wade (South Melbourne); Frank Farina (Marconi Fairfield) U-21 Player of the Year: Paul Trimboli (South Melbourne) Top Scorer: Frank Farina (Marconi Fairfield) – 16 goals Coach of the Year: Brian Garvey (South Melbourne)

References - NSL Awards Australia 1988 (RSSSF)