Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets will meet for the third occasion in the Australia Cup on Saturday night at McDonald Jones Stadium.
The Reds officially launch their 2022/23 campaign, determined to set off on the right note and maintain their perfect record against Newcastle in this competition.
Adelaide has advanced to the last 16 in six of its seven attempts and has lifted the trophy a record three times: in 2014, 2018 and 2019.
Arthur Papas’ outfit qualified for the tournament via the preliminary rounds after dispatching Perth Glory in a one-off play-off.
The Jets have recruited quite heavily over the offseason with Brandon O’Neill and Reno Piscopo the highest profiles to sign with the club.
Adelaide reached the Quarter Finals of last year’s iteration, falling to eventual winners Melbourne Victory while the Jets did not feature following a preliminary round defeat to Western United.
Team news
New signing Harry Van der Saag could make his Reds debut tomorrow night, while youngsters Panashe Madanha, Asad Kasumović and Ethan Alagich have also made the trip over. Ben Warland has also been included and could feature upon his return to the Club.
READ MORE: Previous Australia Cup clashes with Newcastle
Head-to-head Australia Cup Record
Played: 2
Wins: 2
Draws: 0
Losses: 0
Last two Australia Cup meetings
1-0 win (H) – 2017 Round of 32
1-0 win (H) – 2019 Quarter Finals
Adelaide United Australia Cup Record
2014 – Winners
2015 – Quarter Finals
2016 – Round of 32
2017 – Runners-up
2018 – Winners
2019 – Winners
2020 – Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 – Quarter Finals
Newcastle Jets Australia Cup Record
2014 – Round of 32
2015 – Round of 32
2016 – Round of 32
2017 – Round of 32
2018 – Round of 16
2019 – Quarter Finals
2020 – Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 – Play-off round
Match details:
Saturday, 30 July vs Newcastle Jets
Australia Cup 2022 – Round of 32
Kick-off 7.00pm ACST
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium
Stream: 10 Play
