The second round of New Zealand’s most prestigious knockout competitions - the Delivereasy Chatham Cup and Delivereasy Kate Sheppard Cup - kicks off this weekend, with the action getting underway tonight.

From this round onwards, there are no byes - meaning every club still standing will need to earn their place in the next stage. A total of 64 teams remain in the Delivereasy Chatham Cup, while 32 sides are still in the hunt for the Delivereasy Kate Sheppard Cup.

Among the standout fixtures in the men’s competition, Coastal Spirit host Cashmere Technical in what promises to be one of the most compelling matchups of the round. Meanwhile, AFC Reserves are set to make history, playing their first-ever Chatham Cup match as they welcome Melville United - a side that has reached the final on three occasions: 2003, 2019, and 2023.

The Round 2 schedule sees matches spread across the long weekend: one match tonight, 19 on Saturday, three on Sunday and nine on Monday. Check out the full fixtures list here: https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/COMPETITIONS/Football/delivereasy-chatham-cup

Meanwhile, with 32 teams still in the race, Round 2 of the Delivereasy Kate Sheppard Cup is shaping up to be an exciting weekend of football right across the country.

While there’s plenty to look forward to, a couple of matchups are already catching attention. Fencibles United will take on West Coast Rangers in a strong northern battle, while in the South Island, Cashmere Technical host Coastal Spirit in what’s set to be one of the most competitive ties of the round.

The action begins tonight with two Friday night fixtures, followed by seven matches on Saturday, five on Sunday and one on Monday. Check out the full list fixtures here: https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/COMPETITIONS/Football/delivereasy-kate-sheppard-cup

Article added: Friday 30 May 2025