Valentine Sports Park will once again host the coveted Football NSW State Cup Finals, following a two-year hiatus, on Sunday 13 July. One of the state’s largest premier knockout competitions is set to be celebrated with 15 matches on display.
30 teams from various associations across the state will battle it out for the right to be crowned Champions in their respective age groups, following an arduous run towards the finals.
Incredibly, 699 teams from across NSW kicked off their journeys to win an opportunity in playing in the finals, such was the appetite for this highly regarded tournament.
“It’s been a great year for State Cup football action, and we cannot wait to once again host 15 exciting matches at the home of football, representing various associations from NSW,” said Football NSW’s Competition Coordinator and State Cup administrator Kim Burge.
“The competition amongst teams in getting to the big dance has been fierce, so we are in for a massive day of football action as we proudly acknowledge all the blood, sweat and tears that have seen these teams do their part in featuring in what will be a huge day for Football NSW.”
Manly Warringah Football Association will be heavily supported on the day with ten teams representing the area, while Sutherland Shire Football Association will have seven of its teams participate.
Club representatives from Bankstown (1), Eastern Suburbs (3), Football South Coast (1), Football St George (1), Hills Football (1), Nepean FA (1), Northern Suburbs FA (4) and North West Sydney Football (1) will also feature teams from their associations on Finals day.
Manly Warringah FA’s Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC in particular will have a strong showing as they have four teams set to take part in the 13 Girls, 13 Boys, 17 Boys and 18 Men’s. Northern Suburbs FA’s Lindfield FC will have three of its teams representing them in the 15 Girls, 18 Women’s and All Age Women’s games.
Historically, this tournament pays homage to two important Football NSW Association figures in Andrew Robertson (21 Men) and Bill Cullinan (All Age Men), who have respective Cups named after them. The Bill Cullinan Cup will be celebrating its 20th year, making 2025 a major milestone as Coogee United clash with Caringbah Redbacks for the trophy.
2025 State Cup Finals Fixtures
U13 Girls – Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders (MWFA) v Gymea United FC (SSFA) (8:45am VSP 1)
U13 Boys – Sans Souci FC (FSG) v Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders (MWFA) (8:30am VSP 2)
U14 Girls – Kirrawee Kangaroos FC (SSFA) v Collaroy Cromer Strikers (MWFA) (11:30am VSP 1)
U14 Boys – Unanderra Hearts (FSC) v Lilli Pilli (SSFA) (8:30am VSP 3)
U15 Girls – Seaforth FC (MWFA) v Lindfield FC (NSFA) (10am VSP 1)
U15 Boys – Ryde Panthers FC (NWSF) v Kellyville Kolts SC (HILLS) (9:45am VSP 3)
U16 Girls – Lilli Pilli (SSFA) v Wakehurst FC (MWFA) (12:45pm VSP 1)
16 Boys – Forest Killarney FC (NSFA) v Gymea United FC (SSFA) (9:45am VSP 2)
17 Boys – Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders (MWFA) v Lane Cove West FC (NSFA) (11:15am VSP 3)
18 Men’s – Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders (MWFA) v Saint Augustine’s FC (MWFA) (11:15am VSP 1)
18 Women’s – Bankstown Sports Strikers (BDAFA) v Lindfield FC (NSFA) (1pm VSP 3)
21 Men Robertson Cup – Collaroy Cromer Strikers (MWFA) v Penrith FC (NFA) (3:15pm VSP 1)
All Age Women – Lindfield FC (NSFA) v Miranda Magpies (SSFA) (2:15pm VSP 1)
All Age Men Bill Cullinan Cup – Coogee United (ESFA) v Caringbah Redbacks FC (SSFA) (1:15pm VSP 2)
Over 35 Men’s – Dunbar Rovers (ESFA) v Coogee United (ESFA) (3pm VSP 3)
By Football NSW
