Dockerty Cup reaching the business end

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) has revealed the draw for the all-important quarter finals of the Dockerty Cup, with the winners gaining automatic entry into the Westfield FFA Cup.

Following its 1-0 extra time win over Dandenong Thunder, South Melbourne will meet the winner of the Round 6 fixture between Green Gully and Melbourne Knights in the only all-National Premier League (NPL) quarter final.

Fellow NPL club Hume City, which last night defeated Springvale White Eagles 6-0, will face State League 1 South-East outfit South Springvale.

Last year-s Victorian Premier League champion Northcote City progressed to the quarter finals with a 2-1 win over Werribee City, and will meet the winner of St Albans Saints v Eastern Lions.

State League 1 North-West club Sunbury United visits NPL 1 side Richmond on Wednesday night for the chance to meet the winner of FC Bulleen Lions v Bentleigh Greens in the quarter finals.

FFV will announce the dates, times and venues for the quarter finals at the conclusion of Round 6 fixtures next week.

Dockerty Cup Quarter Finals:

  • South Melbourne (NPL) v winner of Green Gully (NPL) v Melbourne Knights (NPL)
  • Hume City (NPL) v South Springvale (State League 1 South-East)
  • Northcote City (NPL) v winner of St Albans Saints (NPL 1) v Eastern Lions (State League 1 South-East)
  • Winner of Richmond (NPL 1) v Sunbury United (State League 1 North-West) v winner of FC Bulleen Lions (NPL 1) v Bentleigh Greens (NPL)

Remaining Dockerty Cup Round 6 fixtures: Green Gully v Melbourne Knights (7.30pm, Tues 3 June at Knights Stadium) Richmond v Sunbury United (7.30pm, Wed 4 June at Kevin Bartlett Reserve) St Albans Saints v Eastern Lions (7.30pm, Wed 4 June 4 at Knights Stadium) FC Bulleen Lions v Bentleigh Greens (8pm, Wed 4 June at Veneto Club - David Barro Stadium)

For all Dockerty Cup fixtures and results, click here.

Image courtesy of Cindy Nitsos & Football Federation Victoria