The much-anticipated fixtures for the Australia Cup 2023 Round of 32 have been confirmed, following a live draw on 10 Play.
The draw – undertaken by three-time Australia Cup winner, Michael Jakobsen – has delivered several interesting match ups to open the final rounds, including six fixtures in which National Premier League (NPL) sides host Isuzu UTE A-League Men opposition.
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Two matches will be played in northern NSW during the Round of 32, with Australia Cup mainstays, Edgeworth Eagles FC to take on Isuzu UTE A-League Men outfit, Western United FC, while Broadmeadow Magic FC will host last year’s finalists, Sydney 58 United FC.
Headlining the Victorian contingent of the competition will be Oakleigh Cannons FC, who will take on last season’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men grand finalists, Melbourne City FC in a mouth-watering local clash.
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Goulburn Valley Suns FC – plying their trade in Victoria’s NPL3 – host current NPL NSW ladder leaders, APIA Leichhardt FC in Shepparton, with Victorian NPL2 side, Northcote City SC set to face three-time Australia Cup Champions, Adelaide United FC.
Peninsula Power FC – making their fourth Australia Cup appearance – will welcome the Wellington Phoenix FC to Redcliffe, with their NPL Queensland counterparts, Moreton Bay United FC hosting three-time quarter finalists, Heidelberg United FC.
The Western Sydney Wanderers will make the trip west to meet Australia Cup debutants Floreat Athena FC, while Sydney’s Inter Lions SC will head north to Darwin to take on Hellenic Athletic Club.
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 running throughout July and August, the Australia Cup 2023 Round of 32 games have been scheduled on the tournament’s rest days, giving football fans and those new to the game an opportunity to attend a match of the nation’s largest knockout competition.
Key Dates
| Round of 32* | Round of 16* | Quarter Finals** | Semi-Finals** | Final |
| 16 matches, 2 weeks | 8 matches, 2 weeks | 4 matches, 1 week | 2 matches, 1 week | 1 match |
| Fri 4 August | Sat 26 August | Wed 13 September | Sat 23 September | Sat 7 October |
| Wed 9 August | Sun 27 August | Sat 16 September | Sun 24 September | |
| Thurs 10 August | Tues 29 August | Sun 17 September | Wed 27 September | |
| Sun 13 August | Wed 30 August | |||
| Mon 14 August |
*Dates are subject to change based upon NPL fixtures and ground availability
**Exact Quarter Finals and Semi-Final match days to be confirmed
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Previous Winners (Known as the FFA Cup until 2021)
| Year | Champion |
| 2022 | Macarthur FC |
| 2021 | Melbourne Victory |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | Adelaide United |
| 2018 | Adelaide United |
| 2017 | Sydney FC |
| 2016 | Melbourne City |
| 2015 | Melbourne Victory |
| 2014 | Adelaide United |
