After not taking place in 2020 due to COVID-19, the FFA Cup is back and about to add A-League clubs to the mix.
Following a series of qualifying games played across every state in Australia, the competition is close to locking in its final 32 clubs.
The FFA Cup is set for a big year as it welcomes a new broadcaster and looks to fill the football void over the A-League's long off-season.
Play-off fixtures and results | Round of 32 fixtures & results | Round of 16 fixtures & results | Quarter-final fixtures and results | Semi-final fixtures and results | FINAL | Remaining clubs | How to watch the FFA Cup | FFA Cup history & prizes
FFA Cup Play-off fixtures and results
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 13 | 7.45pm | Western United 2-1 Newcastle Jets | GMHBA Stadium | 10 Play |
| We Nov 24 | 8.00pm | Perth Glory 1-1 (Pens 3-4) Melbourne Victory | Marden Sports Complex | 10 Play |
FFA Cup round of 32 fixtures and results
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Sep 14 | 7.30pm | Peninsula Power 0-3 Brisbane Roar | Moreton Daily Stadium | 10 Play |
| Wed Sep 15 | 7.30pm | Edge Hill United 0-2 Gold Coast Knights | Barlow Park | 10 Play |
| Tue Sep 21 | 7.30pm | Lions FC 6-0 Casuarina FC | Lions Stadium | 10 Play |
| Sun, Sep 26 | 3.00pm | Floreat Athena 1-3 Adelaide United | E & D Litis Stadium | 10 Play |
| Wed Sep 29 | 8.00pm | ECU Joondalup 0-3 Adelaide Olympic | Dorrien Gardens | 10 Play |
| Wed Nov 24 | 7.30pm | Sydney Olympic 2-4 Sydney FC | Belmore Sports Ground | 10 Play |
| Wed Nov 10 | 7.30pm | Broadmeadow Magic 0-3 Western Sydney Wanderers | No.2 Sportsground | 10 Play |
| Thu Dec 2 | 7.30pm | Tigers FC 0-3 APIA Leichhardt | Seiffert Oval | 10 Play |
| Sat Nov 13 | 5.00pm | Blacktown City 0-1 Central Coast Mariners | Glen Willow Stadium | 10 Play |
| Sat Nov 6 | 7.00pm | Mt Druitt Town Rangers 0-3 Wollongong Wolves | Popondetta Park | 10 Play |
| Sat Nov 13 | 6.00pm | Newcastle Olympic 0-3 Macarthur FC | No.2 Sportsground | 10 Play |
| Tue Dec 7 | 7.30pm | Western United 0-1 Wellington Phoenix | GMHBA Stadium | 10 Play |
| Wed Nov 10 | 7.30pm | Hume City 3-1 Port Melbourne Sharks | ABD Stadium | 10 Play |
| Fri Nov 12 | 7.30pm | South Melbourne 0-3 Melbourne City | Lakeside Stadium | 10 Play |
| Wed Dec 1 | 8.00pm | Adelaide City 0-1 Melbourne Victory | Marden Sports Complex | 10 Play |
FFA Cup Round of 16 fixtures and results
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 24 | 4.30pm | Lions FC 0-4 Brisbane Roar | Lions Stadium | 10 Play |
| Sun Oct 17 | 3.30pm | Adelaide Olympic 0-1 Adelaide United | Valo Sports Centre | 10 Play |
| Thu Dec 30 | 8.30pm | Gold Coast Knights 1-2 Melbourne Victory | Croatian Sports Centre | 10 Play |
| Tue Dec 7 | 7.30pm | APIA Leichhardt 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers | Leichhardt Oval | 10 Play |
| Wed Dec 1 | 7.30pm | Wollongong Wolves 1-2 Central Coast Mariners | WIN Stadium | 10 Play |
| Wed Dec 8 | 7.30pm | Sydney FC 2-0 Macarthur FC | Nestrata Jubilee Stadium | 10 Play |
| Wed Dec 1 | 7.30pm | Hume City 0-1 Melbourne City | ABD Stadium | 10 Play |
| Tue Dec 14 | 7.30pm | Avondale FC 1-4 Wellington Phoenix | ABD Stadium | 10 Play |
FFA Cup quarter-final fixtures and results
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Dec 21 | 7.30pm | APIA Leichhardt 0-6 Central Coast Mariners | Leichhardt Oval | 10 Play |
| Wed Jan 12 | 6.00pm | Sydney FC 1-0 Brisbane Roar | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | 10 Play |
| Wed Jan 5 | 7.30pm | Melbourne City 0-0 (Pens 3-4) Wellington Phoenix | Kingston Heath | 10 Play |
| Wed Jan 5 | 7.45pm | Adelaide United 1-2 Melbourne Victory | Coopers Stadium | 10 Play |
FFA Cup semi-final fixtures and results
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Jan 29 | 4.30pm | Melbourne Victory 4-1 Wellington Phoenix | GMHBA Stadium | 10 Play |
| Tue Jan 18 | 7.00pm | Sydney FC 0-1 Central Coast Mariners | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | 10 Play |
FFA Cup final fixture and result
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Feb 5 | 8.00pm | Melbourne Victory 2-1 Central Coast Mariners | AAMI Park | Channel 10, 10 Play |
Which clubs remain in the FFA Cup this year?
| Club | League |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Victory | A-League |
How to watch the FFA Cup in Australia and overseas
From the round of 32, Network Ten became the competition's official broadcaster having recently picked up the rights from Fox Sports.
At this stage, games are available live and free on 10 Play with the final expected to also be shown on free-to-air television via Channel 10.
BeIn Sport, CSM/KBALL, MyTV Super, and VIEON each own rights in Asian territories, while BT Sports will broadcast fixtures in the United Kingdom.
ESPN+ will share the semi-final matches to audiences in the Americas, while Sport 24 own the rights for in-ship/in-flight consumers.
For fans outside of the above territories, they can tune in for free via the My Football Youtube channel.
History of the FFA Cup
Adelaide United are the current holders of the cup after winning the competition for a record third time in 2019.
Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC have all also won the FFA Cup once with the Sky Blues and Perth Glory losing two finals.
Earlier this year, Shaun Robinson scored the competition's fastest ever goal after netting inside 12 seconds while playing for Nerang Soccer Club.
The FFA Cup was founded in 2014 with Adelaide United winning the inaugural final after beating Perth Glory 1-0.
Football Australia CEO James Johnson confirmed in July this year that the FFA Cup will be getting a new name to be revealed at this year's final.
What does the winner of the FFA Cup get?
This year will see the winners of the FFA Cup earn a preliminary round slot in the AFC Champions League for the first time.
Previously a small amount of prize money was also handed out to clubs depending on how far they got in the tournament.