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Australia’s FFA Cup winner to earn berth in Asian Champions League preliminary stage

Next year’s FFA Cup winner will receive a preliminary-round spot in the Asian Champions League (ACL) as part of several changes to the domestic competition.
Key points:
- The FFA Cup winner will have the chance to qualify for the ACL group stage
- The 2021 FFA Cup final will be played at a neutral venue
- The FFA Cup could also be renamed to fall in line with the governing body’s future title of Football Australia
The change offers further incentive to win the FFA Cup and means clubs from any level of Australian football could potentially compete in Asia provided they meet AFC club-licensing regulations.
Currently, the A-League premier receives a group stage spot in the ACL, with qualifying play-off spots handed to the team that finishes second on…
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