2020 Fraternity Cup to launch in Kembla Grange across two days

After one false start and several fixture changes, Football South Coast announced on Tuesday afternoon that the pre-season competition will officially get under way with matches in Kembla Grange.

The Cup, which features Illawarra Premier League and District League teams across six groups, will start at Ian McLennan Park this Sunday, February 23 and Monday, February 24.

There are nine games scheduled on an action-packed Sunday, with matches beginning at 9am, while there will be three games played on Monday night.

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The opening round of the Frat Cup was cancelled due to wet weather, with all teams receiving one competition point via a 0-all draw. FSC had then planned to begin the Cup on February 23 with games at five venues across the region.

However, competition coordinator Bobby Mazevski said Ian McLennan Park was chosen for every round two game because it was an all-weather facility and would all-but guarantee matches go ahead.

At Ian McLennan Park:

Sunday, February 23:

9am: Fernhill v Berkeley (Group E), 10.30am: Shell Cove v Thirroul (Group E), Noon: Woonona v Tarrawanna (Group A), 1.30pm: Bellambi v Wollongong Olympic (Group A), 3pm: Oak Flats v Helensburgh (Group F), 4.30pm: Picton v Kiama (Group D), 6pm: Warilla v University (Group D), 7.30pm: Cringila v South Coast United (Group B), 9pm: Port Kembla v Coniston (Group B).

Monday, February 24:

6pm: Balgownie v Unanderra (Group F), 7.30pm: Corrimal v Wollongong United (Group C), 9pm: Albion Park v Bulli (Group C).

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