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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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FFA Cup: Stirling Lions take on A-League champions Brisbane Roar

The FFA Cup
FFA chief executive David Gallop and former Socceroos Paul Reid and Brett Emerton during the unveiling of the FFA Cup in Sydney. Photograph: Jane Dempster/AAP Image

Perth’s Bayswater City and Stirling Lions will host A-League opposition in the FFA Cup's round of 32.

The draw for Football Federation Australia's new knockout competition was revealed on Friday.

Bayswater are up against Melbourne Victory, while Stirling tackle reigning A-League champions Brisbane Roar. The other early potential mismatches pit South Coast Wolves against Central Coast Mariners, with Adelaide City hosting Western Sydney Wanderers.

The remaining 18 non-professional clubs were in a separate pot and will not play A-League sides until later in the competition.

Melbourne City's first match since the Manchester City takeover will be in the Cup against Sydney FC, led by new coach Graham Arnold. Newcastle Jets will host Perth Glory, while Adelaide United travel to Wellington Phoenix.

FFA will confirm dates and venues of round-of-32 matches on Monday.

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