Tournament details | |
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Country | Australia New Zealand |
Dates | 9 February – 23 October 2019 |
Teams | 736 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Adelaide United (3rd title) |
Runner-up | Melbourne City |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 31 |
Goals scored | 124 (4 per match) |
Attendance | 83,217 (2,684 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Jamie Maclaren (6 goals) |
The 2019 FFA Cup was the sixth season of the FFA Cup, the main national soccer knockout cup competition in Australia. 32 teams contested the competition proper (from the round of 32), including 10 of the 11 A-League teams (with Western United not competing in their inaugural season) and 21 Football Federation Australia (FFA) member federation teams determined through individual state qualifying rounds, as well as the reigning National Premier Leagues Champion (Campbelltown City from South Australia).
Round | Draw date | Match dates | Number of fixtures | Teams | New entries this round |
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Preliminary rounds | Various | 9 February–25 June 2019 | 705 + 164 byes | 736 → 32 | 725 |
Round of 32 | 26 June 2019 | 24 July–7 August 2019 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 11 |
Round of 16 | 7 August 2019 | 21–28 August 2019 | 8 | 16 → 8 | none |
Quarter-finals | 28 August 2019 | 17–18 September 2019 | 4 | 8 → 4 | none |
Semi-finals | 18 September 2019 | 1–2 October 2019 | 2 | 4 → 2 | none |
Final | 2 October 2019 | 23 October 2019 | 1 | 2 → 1 | none |
A total of 32 teams participated in the 2019 FFA Cup competition proper, ten of which are from the A-League, one the 2018 National Premier Leagues Champion (Campbelltown City), and the remaining 21 teams from FFA member federations, as determined by the qualifying rounds. The two new expansion A-League clubs – Western United and Macarthur FC – were deemed ineligible for the competition this year. [1]
A-League clubs represent the highest level in the Australian league system, whereas member federation clubs come from Level 2 and below. The current season tier of member federation clubs is shown in parentheses.
A-League clubs | |||
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Adelaide United | Brisbane Roar | Central Coast Mariners | Melbourne City |
Melbourne Victory | Newcastle Jets | Perth Glory | Sydney FC |
Wellington Phoenix | Western Sydney Wanderers | ||
Member federation clubs | |||
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The prize fund was unchanged from the previous three years' events. [2]
Round | No. of Clubs receive fund | Prize fund |
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Round of 16 | 8 | $2,000 |
Quarter-finalists | 4 | $5,000 |
Semi-finalists | 2 | $10,000 |
Final runners-up | 1 | $25,000 |
Final winner | 1 | $50,000 |
Total | $131,000 |
FFA member federations teams compete in various state-based preliminary rounds to win one of 21 places in the competition proper (round of 32). All Australian clubs were eligible to enter the qualifying process through their respective FFA member federation, however only one team per club is permitted entry in the competition. The preliminary rounds operate within a consistent national structure whereby club entry into the competition is staggered in each state/territory, ultimately leading to round 7 with the winning clubs from that round gaining direct entry into the round of 32. The format for Queensland was restructured in 2019, whereby the Central & Northern Queensland region competes for one place, and South East Queensland competes for three places. [3]
The first matches of the preliminary rounds began in February 2019, and the final matches of the preliminary rounds scheduled was completed in June 2019.
Federation | Associated Competition | Round of 32 Qualifiers |
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ACT | Federation Cup | 1 |
NSW | Waratah Cup | 5 |
Northern NSW | — | 2 |
NT | Sport Minister's Cup | 1 |
Queensland | — | 4 |
SA | Federation Cup | 1 |
Tasmania | Milan Lakoseljac Cup | 1 |
Victoria | Dockerty Cup | 4 |
WA | State Cup | 2 |
The Round of 32 draw took place on 26 June 2019, [4] with match information confirmed on 28 June 2019. [5]
The lowest ranked side that qualified for this round were Coomera Colts. They were the only level 4 team left in the competition.
All times listed below are at AEST
24 July 2019 | Olympic FC (2) | 5–2 | Bayswater City (2) | Perry Park, Brisbane |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 917 Referee: Ben Abraham |
24 July 2019 | Adelaide Olympic (2) | 4–3 | Floreat Athena (2) | VALO Football Centre, Adelaide |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 1,028 Referee: Daniel Elder |
24 July 2019 | Darwin Olympic (2) | 0–3 | Edgeworth FC (2) | Darwin Football Stadium, Darwin |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 1,195 Referee: Lara Lee |
24 July 2019 | Bulleen Lions (3) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (2–3 p) | Moreland Zebras (3) | David Barro Stadium, Melbourne |
19:30 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 1,356 Referee: Jack Morgan |
Penalties | ||||
24 July 2019 | Magpies Crusaders United (2) | 2–1 | Coomera Colts (4) | Sologinkin Oval, Mackay |
19:30 | Report |
| Attendance: 732 Referee: Chris Beath |
24 July 2019 | Mt Druitt Town Rangers (2) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (2–4 p) | Manly United (2) | Popondetta Park, Sydney |
19:30 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 714 Referee: Stephen Lucas |
Penalties | ||||
31 July 2019 | Campbelltown City (2) | 1–3 | Melbourne City (1) | Steve Woodcock Sports Centre, Adelaide |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 3,078 Referee: Adam Bavcar |
31 July 2019 | Maitland FC (2) | 0–2 | Central Coast Mariners (1) | Maitland Sportsground, Maitland |
19:30 | Report |
| Attendance: 2,777 Referee: Stephen Laurie |
31 July 2019 | Tigers FC (2) | 0–2 | Hume City (2) | Deakin Stadium, Canberra |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 855 Referee: Tim Danaskos |
31 July 2019 | South Hobart (2) | 0–3 | Marconi Stallions (2) | Blundstone Arena, Hobart |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 2,617 Referee: Jonathan Barreiro |
31 July 2019 | St George (3) | 3–5 (a.e.t.) | Sydney United 58 (2) | Ilinden Sports Centre, Sydney |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 800 Referee: Simon Hooper |
7 August 2019 | Melbourne Knights (2) | 2–5 | Adelaide United (1) | Knights Stadium, Melbourne |
19:30 | Report |
| Attendance: 4,087 Referee: Lachlan Keevers |
7 August 2019 | Brisbane Strikers (2) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Wellington Phoenix (1) | Perry Park, Brisbane |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 1,612 Referee: Alex King | ||
Penalties | ||||
7 August 2019 | Melbourne Victory (1) | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Newcastle Jets (1) | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
19:30 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 4,045 Referee: Shaun Evans |
7 August 2019 | Sydney FC (1) | 0–2 | Brisbane Roar (1) | Leichhardt Oval, Sydney |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 2,350 Referee: Katie Patterson |
7 August 2019 | Perth Glory (1) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Western Sydney Wanderers (1) | Dorrien Gardens, Perth |
20:30 |
| Report | Attendance: 1,587 Referee: Adam Fielding |
The Round of 16 draw took place on 7 August and match information was confirmed on 9 August. [6]
The lowest ranked side that qualified for this round were Moreland Zebras. They were the only level 3 team left in the competition.
All times listed below are at AEST
21 August 2019 | Edgeworth FC (2) | 1–5 | Newcastle Jets (1) | Jack McLaughlan Oval, Newcastle |
19:30 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 4,297 Referee: Ben Abraham |
21 August 2019 | Marconi Stallions (2) | 1–2 | Melbourne City (1) | Marconi Stadium, Sydney |
19:30 |
| Report | Attendance: 1,947 Referee: Stephen Lucas |
21 August 2019 | Olympic FC (2) | 2–3 | Adelaide United (1) | Perry Park, Brisbane |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 1,030 Referee: Chris Beath |
21 August 2019 | Moreland Zebras (3) | 4–0 | Magpies Crusaders United (2) | CB Smith Reserve, Melbourne |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 1,325 Referee: Shaun Evans |
28 August 2019 | Sydney United 58 (2) | 1–7 | Western Sydney Wanderers (1) | Campbelltown Stadium, Sydney |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 5,061 Referee: Kurt Ams |
28 August 2019 | Brisbane Strikers (2) | 1–0 | Manly United (2) | Perry Park, Brisbane |
19:30 |
| Report | Attendance: 1,240 Referee: Adam Kersey |
28 August 2019 | Adelaide Olympic (2) | 1–3 | Hume City (2) | VALO Football Centre, Adelaide |
19:00 ACST |
| Report |
| Attendance: 1,389 Referee: Jonathan Barreiro |
The quarter-finals draw took place on 28 August, with match details announced the following day. [7]
The lowest ranked club that qualified for this round were Moreland Zebras. They were the only level 3 team left in the competition.
All times listed below are at AEST
17 September 2019 | Hume City (2) | 0–1 | Central Coast Mariners (1) | ABD Stadium, Melbourne |
19:30 | Report |
| Attendance: 1,928 Referee: Kurt Ams |
17 September 2019 | Adelaide United (1) | 1–0 | Newcastle Jets (1) | Coopers Stadium, Adelaide |
19:30 |
| Report | Attendance: 4,807 Referee: Daniel Elder |
18 September 2019 | Melbourne City (1) | 3–0 | Western Sydney Wanderers (1) | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 2,905 Referee: Stephen Lucas |
18 September 2019 | Brisbane Strikers (2) | 3–2 | Moreland Zebras (3) | Perry Park, Brisbane |
19:30 | Report | Attendance: 1,915 Referee: Chris Beath |
The semi-finals draw took place on 18 September, with match details confirmed the following day. [8]
The lowest ranked side that qualified for this round were the Brisbane Strikers. They were the only level 2 team remaining in the competition.
All times listed below are at AEST
1 October 2019 | Brisbane Strikers (2) | 1–5 | Melbourne City (1) | Perry Park, Brisbane |
19:30 |
| Report | Attendance: 3,706 Referee: Adam Kersey |
2 October 2019 | Central Coast Mariners (1) | 1–2 | Adelaide United (1) | Central Coast Stadium, Gosford |
19:30 |
| Report | Attendance: 5,572 Referee: Shaun Evans |
Adelaide United (1) | 4–0 | Melbourne City (1) |
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Report |
The recipient of the Michael Cockerill Medal to recognise the tournament's standout National Premier Leagues performer was Fraser Hills from Brisbane Strikers FC. [9] Al Hassan Toure from Adelaide United won the Mark Viduka Medal for the player of the match in the final. [10]
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | ![]() | Melbourne City | 6 |
2 | ![]() | Adelaide United | 5 |
3 | ![]() | Olympic FC | 4 |
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5 | ![]() | Moreland Zebras | 3 |
![]() | Hume City | ||
![]() | Adelaide United | ||
![]() | Adelaide United | ||
![]() | Newcastle Jets | ||
10 | 12 Players | Various | 2 |
Note: Goals scored in preliminary rounds not included.
The live television rights for the competition were held by the subscription network Fox Sports. From the round of 32 onwards all matches were broadcast online on the My Football Live app. Fox Sports also broadcast the following 10 games live:
Round | Live broadcast matches |
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Round of 32 | Olympic FC v Bayswater City Campbelltown City v Melbourne City Melbourne Knights v Adelaide United |
Round of 16 | Edgeworth FC v Newcastle Jets Sydney United 58 v Western Sydney Wanderers |
Quarter-finals | Hume City v Central Coast Mariners Melbourne City v Western Sydney Wanderers |
Semi-finals and Final | All matches |
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