Delivereasy Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup: Round 2 Promises High-Stakes Drama

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The knockout stages of New Zealand’s most prestigious football competitions, the Delivereasy Chatham Cup (men’s) and Delivereasy Kate Sheppard Cup (women’s), enter Round 2 this weekend, with no more byes—every team must fight for survival.

A total of 64 men’s teams remain in the Chatham Cup, while 32 women’s sides continue their quest for glory in the Kate Sheppard Cup. The action begins tonight and runs through the long weekend, offering fans a packed schedule of must-watch fixtures.

Men’s Chatham Cup: Key Matchups to Watch

Among the standout clashes in the men’s competition:

• Coastal Spirit vs. Cashmere Technical – A fierce South Island derby with both clubs eyeing a deep run.

• AFC Reserves vs. Melville United – History will be made as AFC Reserves play their first-ever Chatham Cup match, facing a Melville United side with three previous finals appearances (2003, 2019, 2023).

The Round 2 schedule spans four days:

• Friday (tonight): 1 match

• Saturday: 19 matches

• Sunday: 3 matches

• Monday: 9 matches

📅 Full fixtures: NZ Football Chatham Cup

Women’s Kate Sheppard Cup: Must-See Battles

In the women’s tournament, 32 teams remain, with these fixtures generating buzz:

• Fencibles United vs. West Coast Rangers – A hard-fought Northern League showdown.

• Cashmere Technical vs. Coastal Spirit – A rematch of last year’s thriller, promising end-to-end action.

The Round 2 schedule includes:

• Friday (tonight): 2 matches

• Saturday: 7 matches

• Sunday: 5 matches

• Monday: 1 match

📅 Full fixtures: NZ Football Kate Sheppard Cup

What’s at Stake?

With the elimination format now in full effect, every match is a do-or-die scenario. For lower-league sides, a deep cup run could mean financial boosts, national exposure, and historic upsets. For powerhouses like Cashmere Technical and Melville United, it’s about adding another trophy to their legacy.