16 teams remain in the Nike F.C. Cup following a blockbuster round of action, today we conducted the Round 5 draw, if you missed it, find out the match-ups below.
The Round 5 draw found the remaining16 clubs drawn into eight cup ties, with the first team drawn as the nominated home team, followed by the second drawn team as the nominated away team.
FV and Nike are thrilled to confirm that in addition to the Nike FC Cup Final, we are introducing a new Community Final in 2023.
The four highest-placed non-NPLW Clubs will compete in an additional Semi-Finals and Final bracket to determine our community champion. If more than four community clubs advance into the latter stages of the Nike F.C. Cup, a play-in fixture will be played to finalise the four semi-finalists.
This Nike FC Cup Community Final will be played as a curtain-raiser to the Nike F.C. Cup Final, with the winner taking home $3000 in prize money, and the runner-up $1000.
There are seven NPLW teams remaining, headlined by five-time defending Champion Calder United, however, only one side from the top flight is guaranteed a spot in the next round with the Boroondara Eagles taking on the Bulleen Lions for a spot in Round 6.
The VPLW is well represented deep in the tournament with four teams still standing, how many can make it to the final eight?
State League 1 (North-West) has two teams still in the hunt with Clifton Hill coming up against Calder United and North Geelong taking on Preston Lions.
Avondale continues to fly the flag for State League 2 (North-West) as they face Casey Comets at home for a spot in the next round.
Full Nike F.C. Cup Fixtures and Results
These Round 5 Cup ties will be played mid-week from Tuesday 16 May to Thursday 25 May, with the winners advancing directly to the Quarter Finals of the Competition.
Please note that match dates and kick-off times will be confirmed in the Nike F.C. Cup section of the Game Day website shortly.