After the FFA Cup 2020 was canceled due to COVID-19, it’s back and in the process of adding A-League clubs to the mix.
After a series of qualifiers across all of Australia’s states, the competition is on the verge of winning its last 32 clubs.
The FFA Cup is facing a big year as it welcomes a new broadcaster and seeks to fill the football void in the A-League’s long off-season.
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Which clubs will stay in the FFA Cup this year?
| society | league |
|---|---|
| Wollongong wolves | National Premier League NSW |
| APIA Leichhardt | National Premier League NSW |
| City of Blacktown | National Premier League NSW |
| Olympia in Sydney | National Premier League NSW |
| Mt.Druitt Town Rangers | National Premier League NSW |
| Meadow magic | National Premier League North NSW |
| Olympia in Newcastle | National Premier League North NSW |
| Cooma FC | National Premier Leagues Capital Football |
| Adelaide City | National Premier League South Australia |
| Olympia in Adelaide | National Premier League South Australia |
| Joondalup control unit | National Premier League Western Australia |
| Floreat Athena | National Premier League Western Australia |
| Casuarina FC | NorZone Premier League (Northern Territory) |
| Edge Hill United | National Premier League Northern Queensland |
| Gold Coast United | National Premier League Queensland |
| Lions FC | National Premier League Queensland |
| Peninsular power | National Premier League Queensland |
| Avondale FC | National Premier League Victoria |
| South Melbourne | National Premier League Victoria |
| Hume city | National Premier League Victoria |
| Sharks in Port Melbourne | National Premier League Victoria |
| Devonport City striker | National Premier League Tasmania |
| Adelaide United | A league |
| Brisbane Roar | A league |
| Seafarers on the central coast | A league |
| Macarthur FC | A league |
| Melbourne city | A league |
| Sydney FC | A league |
| Wellington Phoenix | A league |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | A league |
| Perth Glory or Melbourne Victory | A league |
| Western United or Newcastle Jets | A league |
FFA Cup Round of 32 Games and Results
| date | Time (AEST) | game | Stadion | transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | Sydney Olympic – Sydney FC | TBC | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Broadmeadow Magic versus Western Sydney Wanderers | TBC | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Tigers FC versus APIA Leichhardt | TBC | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Blacktown City versus Central Coast Mariners | TBC | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Mt Druitt Town Rangers versus Wollongong Wolves | TBC | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Newcastle Olympic – Macarthur FC | TBC | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Lions FC – Casuarina FC | Lions Stadium | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Edge Hill United versus Gold Coast Knights | Barlow Park | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Peninsula Power versus Brisbane Roar | Moreton Daily Stadium | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Wellington Phoenix – Newcastle Jets / Western United | TBC (won’t be in New Zealand) | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Avondale FC – Devonport City Strikers | ABD stadium | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Hume City versus Port Melbourne Sharks | ABD stadium | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | South Melbourne – Melbourne City | Lakeside Stadium | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | ECU Joondalup versus Adelaide Olympic | Dorrien Gardens | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Adelaide City versus Perth Glory / Melbourne Victory | Steve Woodcock Sports Center | 10 games |
| TBC | TBC | Floreat Athena versus Adelaide United | Dorrien Gardens | 10 games |
Key dates for the FFA Cup 2021
Before the round of 32, four A-League clubs faced each other for the last places with their play-off games, which are expected to take place in August.
However, the dates for these games and the Round 32 games have been postponed due to the COVID-19 situation in Australia.
At this point, the FFA Cup final is likely to take place in October, with Football Australia previously hoping to have completed the competition before the new A-League season begins.
This is how you see the FFA Cup in Australia
The games of the FFA Cup this year have so far been available on YouTube, with the respective clubs also streaming the games live if possible.
However, from the round of 32 onwards, Network Ten and Paramount Plus will be the official channels for the competition, which recently acquired the rights from Fox Sports.
At this point, however, the first few games will be available live and for free at 10 Play as Paramount + will likely iron out any initial kinks.
The new streaming service will cost $ 8.99 per month, with a cheaper price available for A-League club members.
History of the FFA Cup
Adelaide United is the current cup winner after winning the competition for the third time in 2019.
Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC have all won the FFA Cup once, while Sky Blues and Perth Glory lost two finals.
Earlier this year, Shaun Robinson scored the competition’s fastest goal ever after hitting a net in 12 seconds for Nerang Soccer Club.
The FFA Cup was founded in 2014 when Adelaide United won the opening final after beating Perth Glory 1-0.
James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia, confirmed in July this year that the FFA Cup will be given a new name at this year’s final.
What does the winner of the FFA Cup get?
This year, the winners of the FFA Cup will for the first time receive a qualifying place in the AFC Champions League.
Previously, a small amount of prize money was also distributed to clubs, depending on how far they got in the tournament.
