2024 FSA Federation Cup explained

2024 FSA Federation Cup
Other Titles:2024 Australia Cup South Australian preliminary rounds
Country:Australia
Dates:16 February–6 July[1]
Num Teams:52
Winners:Campbelltown City
(3rd title)
Second:Modbury Jets
Continental Cup Title:Australia Cup
Continental Cup Qualifiers:Campbelltown City
Modbury Jets
Matches:51
Goals:223
Scoring Leader:Christopher Wieczorek
(6 goals)
Prev Season:2023
Next Season:2025

The 2024 Football South Australia Federation Cup, also known as the 2024 Australia Cup South Australian preliminary rounds until the semi-finals,[1] was the 111th running of the Federation Cup, the main soccer knockout cup competition in South Australia. The competition also functioned as part of the 2024 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, with the two finalists qualifying for the main knockout competition.

Campbelltown City were champions for the third time, defeating Modbury Jets 3–0 in the final. North Eastern MetroStars were the defending champions, losing 1–2 in the third round to Adelaide Olympic.[2]

Schedule

RoundDraw dateMatch datesNo. of fixturesTeamsNew entries this round
First round22 January16–18 February2052 → 3241
Second round21 February14–16 March1632 → 1611
Third round20 March13 April816 → 8None
Quarter-finals17 April7–15 May48 → 4None
Semi-finals20 May5–12 June24 → 2None
Final6 July12 → 1None

Teams

52 teams participated in the competition, 46 from the Greater Adelaide area, two from the Adelaide Hills region, two from the Limestone Coast, and one from Gawler and Port Pirie. National Premier Leagues South Australia, State League One and State League Two represent levels 2–4 on the unofficial Australian league system, and are required to participate in the Federation Cup. The South Australian Regional Leagues represent level 5. The South Australian Amateur Soccer League is not represented on the national league system. Adelaide United Youth are not eligibile for the tournament, as the senior team will enter the Australia Cup competition at the round of 32.[3]

Football South Australia affiliate clubs
NPL SA (2)SA State League 1 (3)SA State League 2 (4)
Adelaide CityAdelaide Blue EaglesAdelaide Hills Hawks
Adelaide CometsAdelaide CobrasAdelaide University
Adelaide Croatia RaidersAdelaide VictoryEastern United
Adelaide OlympicCumberland UnitedGawler Eagles
Campbelltown CityFulham UnitedModbury Vista
Croydon FCPlayford City PatriotsMount Barker United
Modbury JetsSalisbury UnitedNoarlunga United
North Eastern MetroStarsSturt LionsNorthern Demons
FK BeogradVipers FCPontian Eagles
Para Hills KnightsWest AdelaidePort Adelaide Pirates
South Adelaide PanthersWestern StrikersSeaford Rangers
West Torrens BirkallaThe Cove
Non-affiliate clubs
Regional Leagues (5)Amateur Leagues (-)
CollegiateLimestone Coast
Pembroke Old ScholarsInternational SCAdelaide Pumas
Rostrevor Old CollegiansNaracoorte UnitedAdelaide Titans
Sacred Heart Old CollegiansBOSA FC
Elizabeth Downs
Elizabeth Grove
Ghan Kilburn City
Ingle Farm
Messinian Association Hawks
Para Hills East
Pitbulls FC
Tea Tree Gully City
Unley United

Bracket

First round

The first round of the Federation Cup was also the third round of the 2024 Australia Cup preliminary rounds. Pitbulls FC (-) received a bye to the second round.[4] The round includes teams from all levels except the National Premier League.

All times are in ACDT.

Second round

The second round of the Federation Cup was also the fourth round of the 2024 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, featuring 21 teams from the previous round and the 11 teams from the National Premier Leagues South Australia.

All times are in ACDT

Third round

The third round of the Federation Cup was also the fifth round of the 2024 Australia Cup preliminary rounds.

All times are in ACST

Quarter-finals

The quarter-finals of the Federation Cup was also the sixth round of the 2024 Australia Cup preliminary rounds.

All times are in ACST

Semi-finals

The semi-finals of the Federation Cup was also the seventh round of the 2024 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, with the two winners qualifying for the 2024 Australia Cup.

All times are in ACST

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Christopher WieczorekFulham United6
2Joshua MoriCampbelltwon City5
3Michael CittadiniNorth Eastern MetroStars4
Harley GeppCumberland United
Marc MarinoCampbelltown City
Craig ShearerFK Beograd
Cooper WegenerModbury Vista
816 players3

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Last chance to enter the 2024 Australia Cup South Australian Preliminary Rounds. Football South Australia. 15 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240115090353/https://www.footballsa.com.au/news/last-chance-enter-2024-australia-cup-south-australian-preliminary-rounds. 15 January 2024. live.
  2. Web site: Unlikely hero Nagamatsu seals Federation Cup glory for MetroStars. Football South Australia. 24 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627053441/https://www.footballsa.com.au/news/unlikely-hero-nagamatsu-seals-federation-cup-glory-metrostars. 27 June 2023. live.
  3. Web site: Senior Men's – Cup Competitions Operating Regulations – 2024 FINAL. Football South Australia.
  4. Web site: Australia Cup SA Preliminary Rounds – Round 3 Draw. Football South Australia. 22 January 2024.