The most successful side in Australia Cup history will be looking to produce another special year in 2024, with their campaign beginning against Blacktown City away from home.
Club: Adelaide United FC
Region: South Australia
Home ground: Coopers Stadium
Founded: 2003
Australia Cup Final Rounds appearances (inc. 2024): 10
Best result: Winners (2014, 2018, 2019)
Head Coach: Carl Veart
A-League Men 2023/24:
Position: 8th
Wins: 9
Draws: 5
Losses: 13
Points: 32
Goal difference: -1
Top goalscorer: Hiroshi Ibusuki (15)
After a mixed A-League Men season, Adelaide United will be looking to begin with a bang in the Australia Cup by advancing to the Round of 16 - something they’ve only failed to do once in their last nine appearances.
Adelaide will be looking to avoid a repetition of their 2016 Round of 32 Cupset this year when taking on an exciting Blacktown City side at Landen Stadium, with new signings Archie Goodwin and Dylan Pierias looking to shine, as well as experienced Dutch defender Bart Vriends.
Australia Cup Record:
2014: Winners
2015: Quarter-finals
2016: Round of 32
2017: Runners-Up
2018: Winners
2019: Winners
2021: Quarter-finals
2022: Quarter-finals
2023: Round of 16
Match Details:
Blacktown City vs Adelaide United
Date: Wednesday 31 July
Time: 7:30pm AEST
Venue: Landen Stadium
