Australian football icon Scott Chipperfield to plead not guilty to DV charges

One of Australia’s best footballers has appeared in court for the first time after he allegedly assaulted a woman on the weekend.

One of Australian football's most decorated figures Scott Chipperfield has faced court after being charged with two domestic violence-related offences. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis

A Socceroos legend who was part of Australia’s ‘Golden Generation’ has faced court for the first time over allegations he assaulted a woman in his Corrimal home.

Scott Chipperfield, who played at two World Cups, appeared in Wollongong Local Court on Thursday on charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault.

Documents tendered in court said Chipperfield allegedly assaulted the same woman about 12.30am in the early hours of Monday.

Chipperfield’s lawyer Daryl Quirk said in court he would make representations to police about the charges.

Scott Chipperfield, who represented the Socceroos at two World Cups, appeared in Wollongong Local Court on Thursday over charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis

Mr Quirk indicated Chipperfield would plead not guilty pending the outcome of the negotiations and he would meet with a barrister to discuss the case.

The case will return to court next week and Chipperfield was excused from attending if legally represented.

Chipperfield was on bail, which will continue.

Chipperfield had a decorated playing career where he reached legend status with the Wollongong Wolves and Swiss giants FC Basel.

Scott Chipperfield played 68 games for the Socceroos over 12 years.

The Football Australia Hall of Famer retired in 2019 after winning the Illawarra District League grand final with Bellambi.

During his international career, Chipperfield played an important role in Australia’s 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign in the midfield and defence, and was considered to be one of Australia’s best players.

He went on to play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup where Australia did not progress beyond the group games.

He retired from international football following the World Cup.

In recent years Chipperfield has coached Women‘s NSW National Premier League club the Illawarra Stingrays as well as Illawarra Premier League side Tarrawanna.