Round 5 Set for Hahn Australia Cup as Upsets and Big Clashes Await

Round 5 of the Hahn Australia Cup Preliminary Rounds is locked in following the completion of the remaining Round 4 fixtures this week, with Marconi Stallions, Hakoah Sydney City East, Bulli FC, Shellharbour FC and Sydney CBD FC all progressing.

The latest round delivered plenty of drama, headlined by a major upset at Barrack Heights, where Illawarra Premier League side Shellharbour FC stunned 2025 NPL Men’s NSW Premiers NWS Spirit FC with a 2-0 victory. An early strike from Ryan Henderson set the tone before Niko Kalamvokis sealed the result late, securing Shellharbour another home fixture—this time against NPL Men’s NSW outfit SD Raiders FC.

Sydney CBD FC also enjoyed a memorable night, with the Eastern Suburbs FA side producing a dominant 5-1 win over Marayong FC. The result sees them advance to a Round 5 clash against Illawarra Premier League side Wollongong United, marking another significant opportunity for the association-based club.

Round 5 is shaping as one of the most exciting stages of the competition so far, with several compelling matchups highlighting the depth and diversity of football across New South Wales.

Among the standout fixtures, NPL Men’s NSW powerhouse Rockdale Ilinden FC will host Southern Districts SFA representatives Fairfield Patrician Brothers FC, a classic Hahn Australia Cup encounter that showcases the “magic of the cup” as grassroots opposition takes on top-tier competition.

A local derby is also on the cards in the inner west, with Eastern Suburbs FA side Glebe Gorillas travelling to face FNSW League Two club Sydney University SFC in what promises to be a spirited contest.

In Western Sydney, attention turns to a highly anticipated Blacktown derby, as NPL Men’s NSW side Blacktown City FC prepare to host FNSW League One Men’s outfit Blacktown Spartans FC in a fierce local showdown.

With momentum building and spots in the national stages edging closer, Round 5 promises high stakes, local rivalries and the ever-present potential for more cup upsets.

A full summary of the draw is available below, with fixtures to be confirmed and published via the Football NSW Match Centre in due course.