Sydney FC progressed to the next round of the Australia FFA Cup with a narrow 1-0 away victory over Western United FC on July 29, 2025. The match, starting at 17:30, was a tightly contested cup tie between two A-League rivals. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Sydney FC capitalizing on a defensive mistake to score from close range. Western United applied significant pressure in the second half in search of an equalizer, but they were repeatedly frustrated by Sydney's organized defense and some excellent saves from the visiting goalkeeper. This result continues Sydney FC's strong tradition in the domestic cup competition, while Western United's focus will now shift entirely to the A-League season.