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Football Australia launches '#VaxxedToBeBack' initiative in support of government vaccination campaigns

Football Australia has today thrown its support behind Federal, State, and Territory Government COVID-19 vaccination campaigns with the launch of its '#VaxxedToBeBack' initiative featuring representatives from across Australia's large, diverse, and multicultural football family.

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Celebrating 100 years of women's football in Australia

Australian football is set to celebrate the pioneers and key figures of the women's game on the anniversary of the first recorded public match in 1921. Kitted up in long socks, long-sleeved football jerseys, baggy shorts, and purpose worn football shoes, the Reds of North B

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Celebrating Australia's rich female football history

Friday marks a milestone occasion for Australia's female football history; marking 100 years since the first public game of football was played by women in Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground (The Gabba) on 24 September 1921. Female football has experienced tremendous gro

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Jarred Gillett set for Premier League history

Football Australia today commended Australian match official Jarred Gillett, who is set to become the first overseas referee in Premier League history to take charge of a match in England's top-flight this weekend. Gillett, 34, has been appointed to Watford FC's home fixture a

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How to watch CommBank Matildas v Republic of Ireland

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas are back in action for the first time since the Tokyo 2020 Games with an International Friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday, 22 September (AEST). The squad have been in Dublin for the past few days, preparing for the match set f

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Football South Australia to celebrate 100 Years of Australian Women’s Football in landmark event

Football South Australia will celebrate 100 years of women's football in Australia on 24 September 2021 on the upcoming anniversary of the first public game of football played by women in Australia. The centenary celebration will be held at VALO Football Centre showcasing the

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Football Australia receives approval for concussion substitutes

The FFA Cup Round of 32 begins on Tuesday, 14 September, and the tournament will have a new feature in 2021 with the introduction of a trial for permanent concussion substitutions. As seen in the Premier League, MLS, J.League, Ligue 1 and many more top-level competitions arou

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The wait is over: FFA Cup Final Rounds to commence tonight live & free on Network 10

The FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32 will finally and joyfully get underway this evening when Football Queensland's Peninsula Power FC take on A-League outfit Brisbane Roar FC at Moreton Daily Stadium in Redcliffe, Queensland. After 692 days since the last FFA Cup Final, due to the im

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How to watch the AFC Champions League in Australia

The AFC Champions League Round of 16 begins on Tuesday 14 September (AEST) and there's a new place to watch Asia's premier continental club tournament. In a massive boost for Australian football fans, the knockout stages will be broadcast live & free on 10 play. 10 play is

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Wellington Phoenix to join W-League from this season

The W-League will grow its number of matches by more than a quarter next season, with the introduction of Wellington Phoenix as the competition's 10th team. As the strategy for the growth of women's football announced by the Australian Professional Leagues last week immediatel

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Queensland Football community to join FQ in celebrating 100 years of women's football

Queensland clubs and participants will have the opportunity to join Football Queensland in celebrating 100 years of women's football ahead of the upcoming centenary event. Friday, 24 September will mark 100 years since the first public game of women's football in Australia wa

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Commonwealth Bank Matildas 25-player squad finalised for Republic of Ireland fixture

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas will face the Republic of Ireland at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin as they return to action following a history-making campaign in Tokyo. Twenty five players will report for international duty later this month as Commonwealth Bank Matildas Head Coach

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Socceroos create history in Hanoi

Australia's Socceroos created history in Hanoi on Tuesday, becoming the first nation in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to win ten (10) consecutive FIFA World Cup? qualification matches in a single qualification campaign. The green and gold's 0-1 victory over the Golden

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Socceroos secure history in hard-fought victory over Vietnam

The Socceroos continued their winning start to Round 3 of FIFA World Cup qualifying, as they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vietnam. In hot and humid 29 degree conditions in Hanoi, Australia capitalised on their almost 70% possession to defeat Vietnam on Tuesday night

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Football Australia announce the return of the National Futsal Championships in 2022

Football Australia today confirmed that the National Futsal Championships (NFC) will return to the football calendar in 2022. Following a comprehensive nomination process, dual hosting rights have been granted to Football Queensland for the 2022 championships and Football Vict

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