 Maclean and Goonellabah finished equal on points, with Maclean's superior goal difference clinching their first premiership.The 1999 premier division finals (for the Cyril Mayo Cup) were reduced to 4 teams due to time constraints and ground unavailability following a wet season where many games were washed out.In January 2001 the Matildas played France at Oakes Oval, Lismore.