The 2023 Football South Australia Federation Cup was the 110th running of the

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, the main

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cup competition in South Australia. The competition also functioned as part of the

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, with the two finalists qualifying for the main knockout competition.

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were champions for the sixth time, defeating Campbelltown City 3–2 after extra time in the final. Adelaide City were the defending champions, losing 1–0 in the quarter-finals to Campbelltown City.

Schedule

Teams

A total of 46 teams participated in the competition. National Premier Leagues South Australia, State League One and State League Two represent levels 2–4 on the unofficial Australian league system, and are required to participate in the Federation Cup. The South Australian Regional Leagues represent level 5. The South Australian Amateur Soccer League is not represented on the national league system. Adelaide United Youth are not eligibile for the tournament, as the senior team entered the

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competition at the

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Bracket

First round

The first round of the Federation Cup was also the third round of the

. Seven teams received a bye to the Round of 32: Adelaide Croatia Raiders (3), Elizabeth Downs (-), Elizabeth Grove (-),

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(4),

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(4),

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(4) and Tea Tree Gully City (-). The round included teams from all levels except the National Premier League. ''All times are in ACDT''

Second round

The second round of the Federation Cup was also the fourth round of the

, featuring 21 teams from the previous round and the 11 teams from the National Premier Leagues South Australia. ''All times are in ACDT''

Third round

The third round of the Federation Cup was also the fifth round of the

. ''All times are in ACST.''

Quarter-finals

The quarter-finals of the Federation Cup was also the sixth round of the

. ''All times are in ACST''

Semi-finals

The semi-finals of the Federation Cup was also the seventh round of the

, with the two winners qualifying for the

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Schedule

Teams

Bracket

First round

Second round

Third round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Top goalscorers

See also

References