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2025 FSA Federation Cup
| 2025 Australia Cup South Australian preliminary rounds |
|---|
| Australia |
| 6 March–12 July |
| 57 |
| North Eastern MetroStars(7th title) |
| Adelaide Croatia Raiders |
| Adelaide Croatia RaidersNorth Eastern MetroStars |
| 54 |
| 248 (4.59 per match) |
The 2025 Football South Australia Federation Cup, also known as the Australia Cup South Australian preliminary rounds until the semi-finals, was the 112th running of the Federation Cup, the main soccer knockout cup competition in South Australia. The competition also functioned as part of the 2025 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, with the two finalists qualifying for the main competition.
North Eastern MetroStars were champions for the seventh time, defeating Adelaide Croatia Raiders 3–1 in the final. Campbelltown City were the defending champions, losing 1–3 in the quarter-finals to eventual winners North Eastern MetroStars.
| Round | Draw date | Match dates | No. of fixtures | Teams | New entries this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First round | 5 February | 6–12 March | 25 | 57 → 32 | 50 |
| Second round | 12 March | 27–30 March | 16 | 32 → 16 | 7 |
| Third round | 2 April | 17–21 April | 8 | 16 → 8 | None |
| Quarter-finals | 23 April | 13–21 May | 4 | 8 → 4 | None |
| Semi-finals | 26 May | 11–18 June | 2 | 4 → 2 | None |
| Final | — | 12 July | 1 | 2 → 1 | None |
57 teams participated in the competition, 49 from the Greater Adelaide area, three from Mount Gambier, two from the Adelaide Hills region, and one from Gawler, Naracoorte, Port Pirie, and Portland (in south-west Victoria). 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 eligible for the tournament, as the senior team will enter the Australia Cup competition at the round of 32.
Registrations for non-affiliate clubs to participate in the competition opened on 8 January and closed on 31 January. Unlike previous seasons, regional affiliate clubs hosted if they were drawn against a Football South Australia affiliate club or amateur league club.
| Football South Australia affiliate clubs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide City | Adelaide Blue Eagles | Adelaide Atletico | Adelaide Hills Hawks |
| Adelaide Comets | Adelaide Olympic | Elizabeth Grove | Adelaide Titans |
| Adelaide Croatia Raiders | Adelaide Omonia Cobras | Gawler Eagles | Adelaide University |
| Campbelltown City | Cumberland United | Ghan United | Eastern United |
| Croydon FC | Fulham United | Modbury Vista | Mount Barker United |
| FK Beograd | Pontian Eagles | Northern Demons | Noarlunga United |
| Modbury Jets | Salisbury United | Port Adelaide | Seaford Rangers |
| North Eastern MetroStars | South Adelaide Panthers | Salisbury Inter | Western Strikers |
| Para Hills Knights | Sturt Lions | ||
| Playford City | The Cove | ||
| West Torrens Birkalla | Vipers FC | ||
| West Adelaide | |||
| Apollo FC | Adelaide Brasfoot | Adelaide Eagles | Angle Vale |
| Gambier Centrals | BOSA FC | Croydon Cougars | Elizabeth Downs |
| International SC | Old Ignatians | Para Hills East | Para Hills United |
| Naracoorte United | Para Hills West | Pitbulls FC | Southern Knights |
| Portland Panthers | Tea Tree Gully |
The first round of the Federation Cup was also the third round of the 2025 Australia Cup preliminary rounds. National Premier League teams Adelaide Comets, Adelaide Croatia Raiders, Modbury Jets, and Playford City were drawn into this round, with all other NPL teams given a bye.
All times are in ACDT.
The second round of the Federation Cup was also the fourth round of the 2025 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, featuring 25 teams from the previous round and the seven teams from the National Premier League who were not drawn into the first round.
| NPL SA (2) | State League 1 (3) | State League 2 (4) | Regional (5) | Amateur (-) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / 11 | 9 / 12 | 9 / 16 | 0 / 5 | 3 / 13 | 32 / 57 |
All times are in ACDT.
The third round of the Federation Cup was also the fifth round of the 2025 Australia Cup preliminary rounds.
| NPL SA (2) | State League 1 (3) | State League 2 (4) | Regional (5) | Amateur (-) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 / 11 | 5 / 12 | 3 / 16 | 0 / 5 | 0 / 13 | 16 / 57 |
All times are in ACST.
The quarter-finals of the Federation Cup was also the sixth round of the 2025 Australia Cup preliminary rounds.
| NPL SA (2) | State League 1 (3) | State League 2 (4) | Regional (5) | Amateur (-) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 / 11 | 1 / 12 | 1 / 16 | 0 / 5 | 0 / 13 | 8 / 57 |
All times are in ACST.
The semi-finals of the Federation Cup was also the seventh round of the 2025 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, with the two winners qualifying for the 2025 Australia Cup.
| NPL SA (2) | State League 1 (3) | State League 2 (4) | Regional (5) | Amateur (-) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 / 11 | 0 / 12 | 0 / 16 | 0 / 5 | 0 / 13 | 4 / 57 |
All times are in ACST.
- 2025 Football South Australia season
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