Club in focus: Floreat Athena

This year’s tournament will mark Floreat Athena’s third appearance in the FFA Cup Round of 32. One of two clubs from the Football West division taking part this year, here is a look at their history and past appearances in the competition.

Club: Floreat Athena FC
State: Western Australia
Home ground: E & D Litis Stadium
Founded: 1951
FFA Cup Final Rounds appearances (inc. 2021): Three
Best result: Round of 32 (2016, 2019)
Head Coach: Vas Vujacic

Road to the FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32:

Floreat Athena have shown their attacking prowess during the preliminary rounds, scoring a total of 15 goals in their four qualifying matches.

Floreat Athena Road to the 32

A convincing 3-0 win against Cockburn City in the seventh round handed them their ticket to the Round of 32.

They have drawn reigning FFA Cup winners Adelaide United in the Round of 32 and will have their work cut out to prevent the A-League side from winning the competition for the third time in a row.

FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32 Match details:

Floreat Athena vs Adelaide United
Date, time, and location TBC