# Australian football club competition updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-football-club-competition-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-18T02:06:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Melbourne-based football clubs have achieved recent success in domestic and continental competitions. Melbourne City secured a place in the Australia Cup Round of 16 following a 3–0 victory over the Weston Bears, while Melbourne Victory advanced to the same stage after a 4–0 win against the Kingborough Lions United.

In continental competition, the group stage draws for the AFC Champions League Two have determined the paths for Australian clubs. Adelaide United is placed in Group F alongside BG Pathum United, Lion City Sailors, and Tai Po. Melbourne Victory is drawn into Group E, where they will face FC Seoul, The Cong – Viettel, and the winner of a playoff between Persib Bandung and Manila Digger FC.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: AFC Champions League Two draws set paths for Australian clubs

Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory have been assigned their groups for the AFC Champions League Two, facing opponents from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, and more.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afc-champions-league-two-draws-set-paths-for-australian-clubs

### 2026-07-26: Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City secure places in Australia Cup Round of 16

Melbourne City (3‑0) and Melbourne Victory (4‑0) secured Australia Cup Round of 16 places, completing 14 of 16 slots after round‑32 wins.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/melbourne-victory-and-melbourne-city-secure-places-in-australia-cup-round-of-16

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