Cup Seed Principles:

The most up to date National League tables at the time of the meeting will to be used before each draw to assist in seeding.

Where National League positions/results DO NOT identify 2-4 teams with a clear advantage, no seeding will be applied to Quarter Finals

Where National League positions/results DO identify 2-4 teams with a clear advantage, then these teams will be seeded apart for Quarter Finals

Other than this seeding principle being applied all draws will be conducted openly to resolve venues.

Where National League positions DO NOT identify 2 teams with a clear advantage, no seeding will be applied to Semi Finals

Where National League positions DO identify 2 teams with a clear advantage, then these 2 teams will be seeded apart for Semi Finals

Other than this seeding principle being applied all draws will be conducted openly to resolve venues.