The Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Royals Men’s Match Preview: South Springvale host Essendon Royals in Australia Cup action

The Essendon Royals are set to make their 2023 Australia Cup debut as they face South Springvale in the Victorian Preliminaries Round 4 on Wednesday, April 5th, at Warner Reserve in Springvale.

Coming off the back of a much-improved performance against Geelong SC, which ended in a 2-2 draw, the Royals will look to carry that momentum into the cup competition. However, with a packed schedule, Royals coach Mick Ferrante must carefully consider his selection, as this game takes place just four days after their last match and three days before a crucial league contest against the undefeated Melbourne Victory.

South Springvale, playing their league football in State League 1 South-East, one division below the NPL3 competition where the Royals feature, has made a strong start to their league campaign. With two wins and a draw so far, they enter the current round after defeating Barnstoneworth United 3-0 in Round 3 of the Victorian Qualifiers.

The hosts will look to continue their impressive form, having drawn 1-1 with Malvern City on Saturday to remain undefeated this season.

This match promises to be an exciting and hard-fought encounter as the Essendon Royals look to make their mark on the 2023 Australia Cup, and South Springvale aims to continue their strong start to the season.