The 2017 FFA Cup was the fourth season of the FFA Cup (now known as the Australia Cup), the main national soccer knockout cup competition in Australia. 32 teams began competing in the competition proper (from the round of 32), including the 10 A-League teams and 21 Football Federation Australia (FFA) member federation teams determined through individual state qualifying rounds, as well as the reigning National Premier Leagues Champion (Sydney United 58 from NSW).
Round and dates RoundDraw dateMatch dateNumber of fixturesTeamsNew entries this roundPreliminary roundsVarious10 February–24 June 2017703 + 25 byes735 → 32724Round of 3229 June 201726 July–9 August 20171632 → 1611Round of 169 August 201723–29 August 2017816 → 8noneQuarter-finals29 August 201713–20 September 201748 → 4noneSemi-finals20 September 201711–24 October 201724 → 2noneFinal26 October 201721 November 201712 → 1none
Prize fund The prize fund is unchanged from the 2016 event. Round No. of Clubsreceive fund Prize fund 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
In addition, a further $2,500 was donated from sponsor NAB to Member Federation clubs for each goal scored by them against an A-League opposition. Clubs to receive donations are Blacktown City ($12,500), Hakoah Sydney City East ($5,000), Heidelberg United ($2,500) and South Melbourne ($2,500).
Preliminary rounds
FFA member federations teams competed in various state-based preliminary rounds to win one of 21 places in the competition proper (round of 32). All Australian clubs (other than youth teams associated with A-League franchises) were eligible to enter the qualifying process through their respective FFA member federation, however only one team per club was permitted entry in the competition. All nine FFA member federations took part in the tournament. FederationCompetitionRound of 32 QualifiersAustralian Capital TerritoryFederation Cup1New South WalesWaratah Cup5Northern New South Wales—2Northern TerritorySport Minister's Cup1Queensland—4South AustraliaFederation Cup1TasmaniaMilan Lakoseljac Cup1VictoriaDockerty Cup4Western AustraliaState Cup2 The preliminary rounds will 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 first matches of the preliminary rounds began in February 2017, and the final matches of the preliminary rounds in June 2017.
Teams A total of 32 teams will participate in the 2017 FFA Cup competition proper, ten of which will come from the A-League, one being the 2016 National Premier Leagues Champion (Sydney United 58), and the remaining 21 teams from FFA member federations, as determined by the qualifying rounds. 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 clubsAdelaide UnitedBrisbane RoarCentral Coast MarinersMelbourne CityMelbourne VictoryNewcastle JetsPerth GlorySydney FCWellington PhoenixWestern Sydney WanderersMember federation clubs Canberra Olympic (2) APIA Leichhardt Tigers (2) Bankstown Berries (3) Blacktown City (2) Hakoah Sydney City East (2) Hills Brumbies (3) Sydney United 58 (2) Broadmeadow Magic (2) Edgeworth FC (2) Darwin Rovers (2) Far North Queensland (2) Gold Coast City (2) Moreton Bay United (2) Peninsula Power (3) North Eastern MetroStars (2) Olympia (2) Bentleigh Greens (2) Heidelberg United (2) Hume City (2) South Melbourne (2) Sorrento FC (2) Western Knights (3)
Bracket
Round of 32 The Round of 32 draw took place on 29 June 2017, with match information confirmed on 3 July.
The lowest ranked sides that qualified for this round were Bankstown Berries, Hills Brumbies, Peninsula Power and Western Knights. They were the only level 3 teams left in the competition.
All times listed below are at AEST
Round of 16 The Round of 16 draw took place on 9 August 2017, immediately following matchday 4 of the round of 32, with match information confirmed on 11 August.
The lowest ranked side that qualified for this round was Bankstown Berries. They were the only level 3 team left in the competition.
All times listed below are at AEST
Quarter-finals The quarter-finals draw took place on 29 August 2017, immediately following the final matchday of the round of 16, with match information confirmed on 31 August.
The lowest ranked sides that qualified for this round were Blacktown City, Gold Coast City, Heidelberg United and South Melbourne. They were the only level 2 teams left in the competition.
All times listed below are at AEST
Semi-finals The semi-finals draw took place on 20 September 2017, immediately following the final matchday of the quarter-finals, with match information confirmed on 25 September.
The lowest ranked side that qualified for this round was South Melbourne. They were the only level 2 team left in the competition.
All times listed below are at AEDT
Final All times listed below are at AEDT
Top goalscorers RankPlayerClubGoals1 BobôSydney FC82 Joey GibbsBlacktown City4 Milos LujicSouth Melbourne Nikola MileusnicAdelaide United Oriol RieraWestern Sydney Wanderers6 Jarrod KyleGold Coast City3 Sean SymonsAPIA Leichhardt Tigers815 PlayersVarious2
Broadcasting rights The live television rights for the competition were held by the subscription network Fox Sports. In addition to live updates and crosses at concurrent matches, eleven matches were broadcast live.
References
External links Official website