| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Dates | 11 June – 2 July 2025 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Sydney United (8th title) |
| Runners-up | Northern Tigers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 3 |
| Goals scored | 8 (2.67 per match) |
The 2025 Waratah Cup was the 23rd season of the Waratah Cup. The Waratah Cup was held between the four Football NSW clubs that qualified for the 2025 Australia Cup through the preliminary rounds.
APIA Leichhardt were the defending champions, having defeated Rockdale Ilinden in the previous season's final. They were beaten in this season's semi-final by Northern Tigers, who qualified for their first Waratah Cup final. Sydney United won the tournament, defeating Northern Tigers in the final after overcoming Southern Districts Raiders in their semi-final.
Teams
The competition was held between the four Football NSW teams to qualify for the 2025 Australia Cup, having been successful in Round 7 of the preliminary rounds.[1] Three National Premier Leagues NSW clubs qualified, APIA Leichhardt, Northern Tigers and Sydney United, along with one Football NSW League One side, Southern Districts Raiders FC.[2]
Semi-finals
The draw was announced on 29 May 2025.[1]
| Sydney United (1) | 2–0 | SD Raiders (2) |
|---|---|---|
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| APIA Leichhardt (1) | 2–3 | Northern Tigers (1) |
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Final
| Sydney United (1) | 1–0 | Northern Tigers (1) |
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References
- "2025 Waratah Cup semi-finals locked in". Football NSW. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- "2025 Waratah Cup semi-final details confirmed". 5 June 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.