Sydney FC to meet Wollongong Wolves in FFA Cup Round of 32

Wollongong Wolves will host Sydney FC in a New South Wales blockbuster to headline the 2016 FFA Cup Round of 32, after the official draw on Thursday afternoon.

Elsewhere, A-League champions Adelaide United will travel to face Queensland's Redlands United while Green Gully host Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City take the trip west to tackle Floreat Athena.

Meanwhile, the three all A-League clashes see Brisbane Roar play Perth Glory, Newcastle Jets take on the 2015 FFA Cup champions Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix at home against Western Sydney Wanderers.

This year’s list of entrants includes 11 clubs making their first appearance in this stage of the FFA Cup, including: Bonnyrigg White Eagles (NSW), Canberra Olympic (ACT), Cockburn City (WA), Devonport Strikers (TAS), Floreat Athena (WA), Green Gully (VIC), Lambton Jaffas (Northern NSW), Marconi Stallions (NSW), Redlands United (QLD), Rovers Darwin FC (NT) and Surfers Paradise Apollo (QLD).

The 16 fixtures will be held over three weeks, with four matches per night set to commence in the last week of July. 

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold said he was pleased with the draw, with the Sky Blues set to start pre-season training on Monday.

"We’ve got something to aim for now in the first round, playing a very motivated Wollongong Wolves team, and we’re looking forward immensely to the challenge," Arnold said.

Reigning A-League premiers and champions, Adelaide United will travel to Queensland for their clash with Redlands United and coach Guillermo Amor said they will be ready for a tough match.

"At this stage, we do not know a lot about how Redlands United play their football, but we have time to do our research and we will have to be ready for a tough match away from home," Amor said.

"They have done very well to qualify for this tournament and they will have some momentum when they play against us."

Full FFA Cup round of 32 draw is:

Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory

Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory

Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers

Wollongong Wolves v Sydney FC

Redlands United v Adelaide United

Green Gully v Central Coast Mariners

Floreat Athena v Melbourne City

Melbourne Knights v Cockburn City

FNQ Heat v Edgeworth Eagles

Rovers Darwin v Brisbane Strikers

MetroStars v Bentleigh Greens

Canberra Olympic v Surfers Paradise Apollo

Devonport Strikers v Lambton Jaffas

Bonnyrigg White Eagles v Manly United

Hume City v Marconi Stallions

Blacktown City v Sydney United 58