The Football Victoria (FV) 2025 Women’s Community Shield match details have been confirmed, with the match to be played at the Home of The Matildas (HoTM) on Friday, March 7.
In what will be the seventh FV organised womens Community Shield match, the 2024 Nike FC Cup champions FC Bulleen Lions will take on the 2024 National Premier League Victoria (NPL) Women’s champions Heidelberg United FC.
Returning as a pre-season fixture, the match serves to launch the highly anticipated 2025 NPLW season, which kicks off the following week. It will also be the first time Calder United aren't involved in the match since its inception in 2017.
Past Women's Community Shield Results:
2017 - Calder United defeated Heidelberg United (7-1)
2018 - Calder United defeated South Melbourne (2-1)
2019 - Calder United defeated Bulleen Lions (3-1)
2020 - Calder United defeated Bulleen Lions (5-0)
2023 - Calder United defeated Bulleen Lions (3-2)
2024 - South Melbourne defeated Calder United (3-1)
The men's Community Shield match was played earlier this month, with South Melbourne taking home the silverware following there 1-0 victory over Oakleigh Cannons.
MATCH INFORMATION - 2025 FV WOMEN'S COMMUNITY SHIELD
Friday, March 7, 2025
The Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University, Sports Drive, Bundoora (Google Maps)
Kick-off: 7:30PM (Gates open - 6:30PM)
FREE EVENT
The 2025 Women's Community Shield event will be free to enter.
GETTING TO THE GAME
Public Transport
The Route 86 Tram runs down Plenty Rd, on the back doorstep of The Home of the Matildas. The 86 runs every eight minutes on Saturday. You can then walk to the front of the venue (Sports Drive) as there is no ticketing or entry point via Plenty Road. Details here.
Parking
Parking is free at La Trobe University on Sunday. Car Park 2A is the best bet for early arrivals, with extensive parking available on the LTU campus, a short walk from the sports precinct, across Kingsbury Drive.
Parking in 2A is available via Sports Drive, off Kingsbury Drive. Overflow parking is available at La Trobe University (across Kingsbury Drive).
NO PARKING is available at the rear of the facility (Plenty Road). Please respect our neighbours and DO NOT park at the La Trobe Golf Park or on the rear service entry (emergency services access only).
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
- Early Birdie Cafe (Foyer)
- Grillin' Greeks (Concourse)
Alcohol is available for purchase throughout the venue.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Keep updated with Football Victoria's Facebook, Instagram and X accounts for all the latest news on game day!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The Home of the Matildas is a non-smoking venue (cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vapes)
- No dogs are permitted on-site