What are the chances? It's a Double Derby between Heidelberg United and South Melbourne!
Kicking off with Heidelberg United FC and South Melbourne FC for the Dockerty Cup Final on Saturday, 9 August at 4:00PM and again at the Nike FC Cup Final on Sunday, 10 August at 4PM.
This is the first ever Cup Final scenario where the same two Clubs are battling it out in each Cup Final. If you're a Heidelberg or South fan, or just want to come and watch the rivalry play out, book a Cup Finals Weekend Ticket Package.
If you can't make both days, book a single Cup day ticket for the 2025 Dockerty Cup Final or the 2025 Nike FC Cup Final!
Both days include a curtain raiser match which will kick off at 1:00PM. On Saturday 9, August it will be the Cecil Earley Plate match before the Dockerty Cup Final and on Sunday, 10 August the Steph Catley Plate before the Nike FC Cup Final.
Read more on the Cup day breakdowns below.
2025 Dockerty Cup Final
Match Details:
- Saturday, August 9
- The Home of the Matildas, Sports Dr, Bundoora VIC 3083
- Gates Open 12:00PM
- Cecil Earley Plate - Kick-Off: 1:00PM
- Dockerty Cup Final - Kick-Off 4:00PM
Tickets:
- General Admission - Adults: $20
- General Admission - Junior (13 - 17 years): $15
- General Admission - Concession: $15
- General Admission - 12 & Under: FREE
To book an Accessible Seat, purchase a general admission ticket and email us at: info@footballvictoria.com.au to receive a free companion seat.
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History
Named after football pioneer and Football Victoria Hall of Fame member Harry Dockerty, the tournament was first played in 1909 and this year's edition marks the 100th time the Cup will be contested.
Heidelberg United
One of Victoria’s proudest clubs, Heidelberg United have not enjoyed the greatest of success in Victoria’s longest running Cup competition. This will be their seventh final, and a single victory in 2017 (a thrilling penalty-shootout victory against John Anastasiadis’ Bentleigh Greens) remains their only Cup win. They have enjoyed a comfortable run to the final, with wins against opposition from first four tiers in the pyramid, their opening round at Churchill Reserve their only victory against NPL opposition. A resurgent opposition and history against them (just one win in six finals) suggests the pressure will be on for this year’s Cup favourites.
South Melbourne
Defending a cup win is never easy, though South Melbourne have managed it twice in their history and with a record-equalling ninth victory win against Oakleigh Cannons in 2024, can go back-to-back for a record third time. A winless run and change of Head Coach has resulted in a middling League campaign, but their Cup form has been impeccable once again. Wins against VPL opposition in their first three rounds were followed by a shootout victory over Dandenong City and their most complete display of the season in the semi-final, a 3-1 win against the Avengers. South will be hoping to carry their Cup form into the final.
This will be the 123rd meeting between two of Victoria’s great rivals. Will South Melbourne etch their name in history and win the Dockerty Cup for a record 10th time? Can Heidelberg United add to their lone triumph in 2017 and land the first major piece of silverware this year? Find out. Buy your tickets now!
2025 Nike FC Cup Final
Match Details:
- Sunday, August 10
- The Home of the Matildas, Sports Dr, Bundoora VIC 3083
- Gates Open 12:00PM
- Steph Catley Plate - Kick-Off: 1:00PM
- Nike FC Cup Final - Kick-Off 4:00PM
Tickets:
- General Admission - Adults: $10
- General Admission - Junior (13 - 17 years): $5
- General Admission - Concession: $5
- General Admission - 12 & Under: FREE
To book an Accessible Seat, purchase a general admission ticket and email us at: info@footballvictoria.com.au to receive a free companion seat.
Get your Nike FC Cup Final Tickets Now!
History
This marks the 13th edition of the Victorian State Knockout Cup, with Nike continuing its unwavering support for women’s football as naming rights partner since 2019.
The reigning NPLW champions go head-to-head for supremacy, with the 2025 Nike FC Cup Final set for August 10 at The Home of The Matildas.
South Melbourne is aiming to lift their first-ever Nike FC Cup and add a new piece of silverware to their historic trophy cabinet. Led by Francesca Iermano, South return to the venue where they won the 2023 NPLW Championship. They booked their place in the Final after a tense 3-2 comeback win over 2024 winners FC Bulleen Lions.
Heidelberg United are in top form, sitting first on the NPLW table and well-positioned to claim the Premiership. On August 10, they’ll look to add another knockout title to their name, having last won the Cup in 2016. The Bergers powered into the Final with back-to-back 7-0 wins in the quarter and semi-finals, most recently against VPLW side Bundoora United. They return to The Home of The Matildas, where they claimed the 2024 NPLW Championship in a thrilling clash with Preston Lions.
The last time these two sides met, Heidelberg edged South 1-0 at Lakeside Stadium on July 5.
An enormous matchday awaits as Part 2 and the final conclusion to the historic Cup Finals weekend, double derby. Buy your tickets now!