# South Melbourne FC competitive performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-melbourne-fc-competitive-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-24T05:10:44.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

South Melbourne FC achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first National Premier Leagues team to win the Australia Cup. Following a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, the club won a penalty shootout 4-3 in front of a record crowd of 29,911. Goalkeeper Javi Díaz was named MVP for his performance during the shootout.

In subsequent competition, South Melbourne maintained an unbeaten streak in Group A of the Australian Championship. During a match against Sydney United 58 at Lakeside Stadium, the teams played to a 1-1 draw. South Melbourne secured a bonus point after winning a penalty shootout, aided by decisive saves from goalkeeper Javier Lopez.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: South Melbourne secures bonus point in shootout against Sydney United 58

South Melbourne secured a bonus point in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw against Sydney United 58, marking the first meeting between the two sides in 22 years.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-melbourne-secures-bonus-point-in-shootout-against-sydney-united-58

### 2026-10-10: South Melbourne FC wins historic Australia Cup title

South Melbourne FC became the first NPL team to win the Australia Cup, defeating Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties in front of a record 29,911 fans at AAMI Park.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-melbourne-wins-historic-australia-cup-against-melbourne-victory

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