Sydney FC have confirmed they will play NPL 1 club Sutherland at Jubilee Oval, Kogarah this month as part of their pre-season campaign.
The Sky Blues will take on the Sharks on Wednesday, July 25 before taking on Rockdale City Suns in the FFA Cup round of 32 a week later with the venue still to be confirmed.
The A-League premiers and FFA Cup holders will also play NPL 3 side Dunbar Rovers at North Sydney Oval on July 18.
The matches will be Steve Corica’s first as Sydney FC head coach.
“These are important matches for us as we look towards the first game of our title defence,” Corica said.
“It’s crucial that every player can get some minutes in his legs prior to the Rockdale match and I think we have some good opposition to test us ahead of that game.
“The players always look forward to the matches which break-up pre-season training and I’ve no doubt they will be ready.”
Kick-off is at 7.30pm
