Avondale FC v Devonport City Strikers

Avondale FC qualified for the national stages of the FFA Cup for the first time after enjoying a prolific run in the Victorian preliminary rounds of the Cup. They continued their impressive form by thrashing Marconi Stallions 4-1, the victory their fifth cup game in a row where they have scored three or more. Look for Liam Boland or Kaine Sheppard to make a goal scoring difference, with the pair scoring 14 and 13 goals respectively so far in this season's NPL Victoria competition.

The Avengers come up against current NPL Tasmania leaders Devonport City FC who are in the Round of 16 for the second time after they fell to Bentleigh Greens in 2016. The Strikers enjoyed a comfortable 3-1 win over Northcote City in the Round of 32 however, three consecutive wins by just a one-goal margin in preliminary rounds see Devonport going in as underdogs in this clash. They will be hoping Miles Banard will again be on form for the Strikers after his two goals against Northcote inspired the Tasmanian team last round.

Match details: Tuesday, ABD Stadium, Kick-off 7.30pm (AEST)

Broadmeadow Magic v Bentleigh Greens

Bentleigh Greens are no strangers to FFA Cup success and provided the shock result of the round of 32 by defeating Wellington Phoenix 1-0. They have already found cup success this season winning the Dockerty Cup just last month overcoming fellow FFA Cup quarter-finalists Heidelberg United 2-0 in the final. With their recent achievements in both cup and league competitions, the Melbourne club will be hoping to best their 2014 cup run when they reached the semi-finals. Goalkeeper Ryan Scott’s performance will play a factor with the Greens custodian delivering Cup heroics in the past as well as winning the Jimmy Rooney medal in 2017 Victorian NPL grand final.

Broadmeadow Magic, in the Round of 16 for the first time, are a constant in the competition after only failing to make the round of 32 once, in 2016. Going down a goal against Canberra last round they comfortably fought back to dispatch the ACT side 4-1. The last side representing the Northern New South Wales NPL, Broadmeadow are managed by former Socceroo and A-League champion Ruben Zadkovic who has lead the Newcastle based side to their best finish in the NNSW NPL since 2013. Kale Bradbery has provided the goals for Magic over the past few seasons, scoring 14 in the league this season and grabbing the opener against Canberra.

Match details: Tuesday, Magic Park, kick-off 7.30pm (AEST)