The Australia Cup 2024 Quarter Finalists have been confirmed following the completion of the final Match Day in the Round of 16.
Eight clubs remain in contention to be crowned Australia Cup Winners, including four Member Federation sides alongside four Isuzu UTE A-League Men outfits.
Following their victories in the Round of 16, Adelaide United FC, Macarthur FC, Melbourne Victory FC, Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Hume City FC (Football VIC), Moreton City Excelsior FC (Football QLD), Oakleigh Cannons FC (Football VIC) and South Melbourne FC (Football VIC) will contest the Quarter Final stage of the competition.
Macarthur FC were the first to qualify for the Quarter Finals when they came from behind to defeat Newcastle Jets FC, while South Melbourne FC (Football VIC) were the first Member Federation side to progress when they trumped Olympic FC (Football QLD) in wet and wild conditions in Melbourne.
Western Sydney Wanderers FC scored four goals on their way to victory over Lions FC (Football QLD) while Hume City FC (Football VIC) battled cyclonic conditions to narrowly overcome FC Melbourne Srbija (Football VIC). In Western Australia, Liam Boland's two-goal heroics for Olympic Kingsway FC (Football West) - which now make him the most prolific goal-scorer in the modern competition's history - wasn't enough to upset Adelaide United FC.
Melbourne Victory FC put in a dominant display on the road to NWS Spirit FC (Football NSW) to remain in contention to add to their two Australia Cup titles, however it was Moreton Bay Excelsior FC (Football QLD) who stole the show on the Round of 16's final Match Day securing a Cupset over the visiting Perth Glory FC, courtesy of a dramatic late goal to Joseph Scott.
In what was the second all Victorian Member Federation clash and final match in the Round of 16, the Oakleigh Cannons FC defeated Heidelberg FC (Football VIC) 4-1 on penalties after a gruelling 120-minute stalemate.
In a new format for the 2024 iteration of the Australia Cup, the Draw for both the Quarter Finals (QF) and Semi Finals (SF) were conducted immediately following the Draw for the Round of 16, meaning clubs can now map their path and opponents all the way to the Cup Final.
The Australia Cup 2024 Quarter Finals will be played over five (5) days from 11-15 September 2024.
It's anticipated that venues, dates and timings for the Quarter Finals will be made available week commencing 2 September, as Football Australia works with participating clubs and Member Federations to navigate ground availability.
Australia Cup 2024 Quarter Final Fixtures:
QF 1: Moreton City Excelsior FC v Melbourne Victory FC
QF 2: Oakleigh Cannons FC v Macarthur FC
QF 3: Adelaide United FC v Western Sydney Wanderers FC
QF 4: Hume City FC v South Melbourne FC
Australia Cup 2024 Semi Final Fixtures (listed as they were officially drawn):
SF 1: Winner of Quarter Final 2 v Winner of Quarter Final 4
SF 2: Winner of Quarter Final 1 v Winner of Quarter Final 3
Australia Cup 2024 Final Rounds Match Schedule Summary
The Australia Cup 2024 Final Rounds matches will be scheduled across the dates shown in the table below, with fixtures subject to match pairings, respective NPL fixtures and ground availability.
| Quarter Finals** | Semi Finals** | Final |
| 4 matches, 1 week | 2 matches, 1 week | 1 match |
| Wednesday, 11 - Sunday, 15 September | Saturday, 21 - Sunday, 22 September | Saturday, 5 October |
*Dates are subject to change based upon fixtures and ground availability
**Exact Quarter Finals and Semi Finals match days to be confirmed
