Cup Honours: Dockerty Cup
1909-2025 | Summary
When it comes to most wins in the Dockerty Cup, one club stands above all others - South Melbourne.
South Melbourne lost three finals before finally claiming their first Dockerty Cup in 1974, defeating Ringwood City Wilhelmina 4-1. They defended their title the following year with a 2-1 win over Sunshine City. South secured five wins in eight years between 1988 and 1995 before the Cup went into recess in 1997. Two wins against Oakleigh Cannons, in 2015 and 2024 saw them tie Melbourne Knights on nine wins, their record breaking tenth win coming in 2025 against arch-rival Heidelberg United in a thrilling final.
| Club | Wins | Club | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne | 10 | Melbourne Thistle | 3 |
| Melbourne Knights | 9 | Naval Depot | 3 |
| Hakoah 1 | 7 | Nobels | 3 |
| Brunswick Juventus | 6 | Slavia | 3 |
| Brighton 3 | 5 | Carlton United | 2 |
| Footscray Thistle | 5 | Park Rangers 2 | 2 |
| Green Gully | 5 | Prahran 3 | 2 |
| Bentleigh Greens | 3 | Royal Caledonians | 2 |
| George Cross | 3 | St Kilda | 2 |
| Moreland 1, 2 | 3 | Yarraville | 2 |
| J.U.S.T. | 3 |
Notes:
- Both Hakoah and Moreland amalgamated during WWII, claiming one title as a single entity. These are not included in their respective win tallies.
- Moreland and Park Rangers amalgamated in 1986, ultimately forming Moreland City.
- Brighton and Prahran amalgamated in 1988.