2026 Australia Cup Preliminary Round 5 Draw Released

Football NSW clubs move one step closer to the Hahn Australia Cup Round of 32 with the release of the Preliminary Round 5 Draw.

The round features several exciting matchups across the competition.

NPL Men’s NSW side Rockdale Ilinden FC will host Southern Districts Soccer Football Association representatives Fairfield Patrician Brothers FC, in a clash that highlights the ‘Magic of the Cup’ as association opposition take on top-tier NPL competition.

Meanwhile, Eastern Suburbs Football Association side Glebe Gorillas make the short trip to Camperdown for a local derby against FNSW League Two outfit Sydney University SFC.

Elsewhere, a Blacktown derby awaits, with NPL Men’s NSW side Blacktown City FC set to host FNSW League One Men’s side Blacktown Spartans FC in what promises to be a fierce local encounter.

View the summary of the draw below. Fixtures will be posted on the Football NSW Match Centre as they are scheduled.

Pending Round 4 Fixtures

Match 112 – Shellharbour FC v NWS Spirit FC – Tuesday 14 April, 7:30pm at Barrack Heights Park

Match 121 – Bulli FC v Gunners SC – Tuesday 14 April, 7:30pm at Balls Paddock

Match 128 – Marconi Stallions FC v Dulwich Hill FC – Wednesday 15 April, 7:30pm at Marconi Stadium

Match 102 – Canterbury Bankstown FC v Hakoah Sydney City East FC – Thursday 16 April, 7:30pm at Jensen Park

Match 117 – Sydney CBD FC v Marayong FC – Thursday 16 April, 7:30pm at Heffron Park