Minnows to face off against A-League giants in FFA Cup

The draw for the 2015 FFA Cup threw up some fascinating match-ups with NSW State League 1 side Balmain Tigers hosting A-League champion Melbourne Victory while defending champion Adelaide United will travel north to take on Darwin United.

2015 FFA Cup Official Launch

The inaugural FFA Cup was won by Adelaide United (Getty) Source: Getty Images

The 32 teams in the draw include all 10 A-League sides, the inaugural PS4 National Premier League champion MetroStars, and 21 other Member Federation teams.

FFA Cup Round of 32 draw is:

Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory
Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix
Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar
Croydon Kings (SA) v Lions FC (QLD)
Hume City (VIC) v Brisbane Strikers (QLD)
Blacktown City (NSW) v MetroStars (SA)
Rockdale City Suns (NSW) v Perth SC (WA)
Oakleigh Cannons (VIC) v Far North Queensland Heat (QLD)
Palm Beach Sharks (QLD) v South Melbourne (VIC)
Sydney United (NSW) v South Hobart (TAS)
Gungahlin United (ACT) v Sydney Olympic (NSW)
Broadmeadow Magic (Northern NSW) v Heidelberg United (VIC)
Darwin Olympic (NT) v Adelaide United
Sorrento FC (WA) v Sydney FC
Balmain Tigers (NSW) v Melbourne Victory
Edgeworth FC (Northern NSW) v Melbourne City
This draw ensures at least one Member Federation team will make it to the semi-final stage of the competition.
The Round of 32 will be played over four match days (Tuesday and/or Wednesday nights) from 28 July to 12 August with four games per night.

The Round of 16 over two match days (Tuesday and/or Wednesday nights) from 25 August to 2 September with four games per night.

The quarter-finals will be held over two match days (Tuesday and/or Wednesday nights) from 22 September to 30 September with two matches per night.
The two semi-finals will be held on two match days (Tuesday and/or Wednesday nights) from 20 October to 28 October with one match per night.

The FFA Cup Final will be played on Saturday 7 November.


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Published 1 July 2015 4:17pm
Updated 1 July 2015 4:24pm
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