2005 A-League Pre-season Challenge Cup

The 2005 A-League Pre-season Challenge Cup was the first edition of the A-League Pre-season Challenge Cup, played in the lead-up to the inaugural season of the A-League. The competition involved all eight A-League clubs. The competition was won by the Central Coast Mariners, who beat Perth Glory 1–0 in the final.

Group stage

Group A

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Group B

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Knockout stage

Semi-finals

Final

Top scorers