The 2017 FFA Cup Final, to be played between Adelaide United and Sydney FC, will take place on Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30pm (AEDT) at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, the FFA announced today.
With Adelaide booking their spot in the big dance following a 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Campbelltown, FFA CEO David Gallop said the opportunity to break the attendance record set in Melbourne last year was too big to pass up.
“[The] FFA considered a range of factors in deciding between Adelaide and Sydney. It is important that, where possible, the Westfield FFA Cup Final is played in different locations around Australia to showcase the truly national nature of the competition.
“After weighing it all up and particularly considering the Hyundai A-League commitments and fixtures of both clubs around the Final date we decided, on this occasion, that the game should be played in Sydney.
“FFA is hoping to break the FFA Cup final attendance record beating last year’s number achieved in Melbourne.”
Adelaide United hosted and won the inaugural FFA cup in 2014, defeating Perth Glory 1-0 in front of a modest crowd of 16,142 at Cooper’s Stadium.
The 2015 edition saw 15,098 people attend Melbourne’s AAMI Park to see the Victory down Perth 2-0, while last year Melbourne City defeated Sydney FC 1-0 in front of 18,751 people at the same venue.
David Gallop, on behalf of the FFA, congratulated both sides on their efforts in the fledgling tournament.
“[The] FFA would like to congratulate both Sydney FC and Adelaide United for reaching the Westfield FFA Cup Final for a second time.”
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