Australia Cup 2023 Round of 16 schedule confirmed

Football Australia has confirmed the match schedule for the Australia Cup 2023 Round of 16, featuring several intriguing clashes across four Match Days, as Isuzu UTE A-League Men and National Premier League (NPL) sides battle it out for a place in the competition’s Quarter Finals.  

All eight Round of 16 fixtures will be played between 26 and 30 August following the successful completion of the Round of 32 on rest days during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM.

Sydney United 58 FC (NSW) will host Brisbane Roar FC to kick off the Round of 16 on 26 August, following their recent victories over Broadmeadow Magic FC (NNSW) and Newcastle Jets respectively. It will be followed by an all Isuzu UTE A-League affair at Jack Edwards Reserve, Oakleigh on 27 August as Melbourne City FC take on the Wellington Phoenix.

Match Day 3 will see fixtures across three states on 29 August, with Melbourne Knights FC (VIC) and Campbelltown City SC (SA) going head-to-head at Sunshine North, Victoria in an all-NPL fixture. MetroStars (SA) will be looking to continue their Cup run against Inter Lions FC from NSW League One, with both teams coming off strong performances in the Round of 32. While after a blistering start to the Final Rounds, the Western Sydney Wanderers FC will play out of Marconi Stadium, Bossley Park as they face their Isuzu UTE A-League compatriots, Adelaide United.

A Sydney derby headlines Match Day 4, with APIA Leichhardt FC (NSW) taking on Sydney FC at Leichhardt Oval, while the Gold Coast Knights FC (QLD) will also be searching for a cupset over the travelling Western United FC at the Croatian Sports Centre, Carrara. In the other fixture, Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC will host Australia Cup stalwarts, Heidelberg United FC at a venue to be confirmed.

The draw for the Australia 2023 Round of 16 will take place LIVE on 10 Play following their coverage of the APIA Leichhardt FC v Sydney FC clash on Wednesday 30 August, where the Quarter Finals scheduled for 13, 16 and 17 September will be revealed.

All Australia Cup 2023 Final Rounds matches will be streamed LIVE and FREE on 10 Play, with thanks to the Football Australia’s Broadcast Partner, Network 10.     

Australia Cup 2023 – Round of 16 Fixtures:  

Match Day 1 – Saturday 26 August 

Date 

Home Team 

 

Away Team 

Venue 

Kick-off 

Sat 26 Aug 

Sydney United 58 FC

Brisbane Roar FC

Sydney United Sports Centre, Edensor Park, NSW

2.00pm AEST 

Match Day 2 – Sunday 27 August 

Sun 27 Aug 

Melbourne City FC

Wellington Phoenix FC

Jack Edwards Reserve, Oakleigh, VIC

2.00pm AEST 

Match Day 3 – Tuesday 29 August 

Tues 29

Aug 

Melbourne Knights FC

Campbelltown City SC

Knights Stadium, Sunshine North, VIC 

7.30pm AEST 

Tues 29

Aug 

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Adelaide United FC

Marconi Stadium, Bossley Park, NSW

7.30pm AEST 

Tues 29

Aug 

MetroStars SC

Inter Lions FC 

TK Shutter Reserve, Klemzig, SA

7.30pm AEST, 7:00pm local 

Match Day 4 – Wednesday 30 August 

Wed 30 Aug 

APIA Leichhardt FC

Sydney FC

Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield, NSW

7.30pm AEST 

Wed 30 Aug 

Gold Coast Knights FC

Western United FC

Croatian Sports Centre, Carrara, QLD 

7.30pm AEST 

Wed 30 Aug 

Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC

 

Heidelberg United FC

TBC

7.30pm AEST 

 

Australia Cup 2023 Final RoundsMatch Schedule Summary  

Round of 16*  

Quarter Finals**  

Semi-Finals**  

Final  

8 matches, 1 week

 4 matches, 1 week  

 2 matches, 1 week  

1 match  

Sat 26 August  

Wed 13 September  

Sat 23 September  

Sat 7 October  

Sun 27 August  

Sat 16 September  

Sun 24 September  

   

Tues 29 August  

Sun 17 September  

Wed 27 September  

   

Wed 30 August  

  

  

   


*Dates are subject to change based upon NPL fixtures and ground availability   

**Exact Quarter Finals and Semi-Final match days to be confirmed