The inaugural Australian Championship moves into the knockout stage, with South Melbourne FC and Heidelberg United FC among the eight confirmed quarter-finalists following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday, November 16.
South Melbourne will host NWS Spirit FC at Lakeside Stadium on Sunday, November 23, while Heidelberg United continue their strong 2025 campaign by welcoming MetroStars to Olympic Village on Saturday afternoon.
Sydney Olympic finished their Australian Championship campaign with a 4-2 victory over Broadmeadow Magic in Northern NSW.
Ryan Feutz scored twice in the opening 15 minutes, with Ali Auglah and Adam Parkhouse adding further goals in an entertaining match, but the win was not enough to secure a Quarter Final spot.
The group stage delivered over 150 goals across six rounds, showcasing competitive matches and late drama, setting the tone for a thrilling first edition of the Championship.
Quarter Final hosting rights have been awarded to the four group winners, including South Melbourne and Heidelberg, who earned home advantage.
The Quarter Finals kick off Friday night, November 21, with Wests APIA FC hosting Marconi Stallions FC at Leichhardt Oval, followed by Victorian clashes on Saturday and Sunday.
Winners will progress to the Semi Finals on November 29–30, with the inaugural Australian Championship Final scheduled for Saturday, December 6.
