Westfield FFA Cup 2016 Preliminary Draw Announced
A Football NSW record of 130 clubs from Association, State League and PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues level all found out their fate as the official draw for the 2016 Westfield FFA Cup Preliminary Draw was announced on Thursday.
View the official draw and the pathway towards Round 7
The Preliminary Round in NSW will kick off from Round 3 (19th-20th March) where a massive 84 Association teams will feature amongst 12 PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s clubs as well as 12 State League Men’s clubs.
Round 4 will see the introduction of the PlayStation 4 National Premier League Men’s and PlayStation 4 NPL 2 NSW Men’s sides with all clubs hoping that they could be one of the five lucky teams to represent NSW in the official Westfield FFA Cup draw later in the year.
2015 PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Champions Blacktown City FC have already won a coveted spot in this year’s Round of 32 after clinching a spot defeating Bayswater SC 3-1 in Perth last year.
Slot allocations for the Westfield FFA Cup 2016 Round of 32 will remain the same as last year with Football NSW receiving five (5) slots, Football Queensland and Football Federation Victoria four (4), Northern NSW Football and Football West two (2), and Football Federation South Australia, Football Federation Tasmania, Capital Football (ACT) and Football Federation Northern Territory each getting one slot.
A record number of more than 650 clubs are set to compete in the Preliminary Rounds of the Westfield FFA Cup 2016, across Australia, making it the biggest year yet for Australian football’s national knock-out competition.
Football NSW Westfield FFA Cup Coordinator Connor Ellis was thrilled to have had a record number of entries from 84 Association clubs across NSW.
“The proof is in the pudding that the Westfield FFA Cup is certainly at its pinnacle since its inaugural year in 2014.
“The interest for the Cup has grown from strength to strength and to have received a number of new entries especially at Association level was fantastic.
“Grassroots clubs really want to be part of what is a huge tournament and we can only wish them nothing but the best.
“Football NSW is eagerly anticipating what will be a very competitive Preliminary Round process which will be jam packed with entertainment and excitement making this a year not to be missed by any avid Football fan.”
Key Dates
Round 3 – 19th/20th March
Round 4 – 6th April
Round 5 – 20th April
Round 6 – 4th May
Round 7 – 18th May
