The draw for rounds 2 and 3 of the Australia Cup has been released. It appears (on paper at least) many favourable draws for local clubs. We have been drawn home in 15 of 17 games.
We have an all FSC Cup fixture with Shellharbour FC taking on Tarrawanna with the winner to face League 1 side Northern Tigers in the next round. The rest of the Premier League sides all appear to be favourites in their respective clashes although Wollongong United will face a tricky fixture against Flame.
Round 2
Albion Park White Eagles host Wyoming FC
Albion Park FC host Marulan FC
Figtree FC host Kogarah Waratah FC
Unanderra Hearts host Ropes Crossing Strikers
Shellharbour FC host Tarrawanna Blueys
Warilla Wanderers host Peakhurst United
South Coast United host The Ponds FC
Bulli host Holroyd Rangers
Wollongong Olympic host MBK United FC
Coniston FC host Glebe Wanderers
Gerringong Breakers travel to Springwood United
IFS Wolves host Waverley Old Boys FC
Round 3
Cringila Lions host Marrickville FC
Coledale Waves host Emu Plains
Fernhill FC travel to Dulwich Hill
Picton host Northbridge or Ryde Saints
Wollongong United v South Coast Flame
The clubs will now look to schedule their matches over the coming weeks with Round 3 likely to be played late March.