Reigning A-League champions Melbourne City will look to move to the next stage of the Australia Cup when they take on Apia Leichhardt FC in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.
It has been an excellent season for the City Boys, who come into this game after defeating city rivals Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the A-League Grand Final in May.
Now, they will look to improve upon their performance from last year's Australia Cup. In 2024, Perth Glory eliminated them in the Round of 32, their earliest elimination from the tournament in more than a decade.
Their opponent, Apia Lecchardt FC, come into this clash having won five of their six games across competitions. This will be the first official game played between the two sides, with Apia Lecchardt FC looking to cause a historic upset.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this Australia Cup clash, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and all the latest team news.
Where to watch Apia Leichhardt FC vs. Melbourne City: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Australia Cup match.
- Live Stream: Paramount+
- TV Channel: —
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming options are available on Paramount+.
Apia Leichhardt FC vs. Melbourne City start time
This Australia Cup game takes place at the Leichhardt Oval in Sydney, Australia and kicks off on Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Wed, Jul. 30 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Wed, Jul. 30 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Wed, Jul. 30 | 5:30 p.m. |
Australia Cup fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Wednesday, July 30
- Brisbane City vs. Brisbane Olympic (7:30 p.m.)
- Apia Leichhardt FC vs. Melbourne City (7:30 p.m.)
- Canberra FC vs. MetroStars (7:30 p.m.)
- Newcastle Jets vs. Adelaide United (7:30 p.m.)
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