2022 Kate Sheppard Cup
The 2022 Kate Sheppard Cup was New Zealand's women's 28th annual knockout football competition. This was the fifth year that the competition is known by the Kate Sheppard Cup, or New Zealand Football Foundation Kate Sheppard Cup for sponsorship purposes, after previously been known as the Women's Knockout Cup since its establishment. The cup has had thirteen different winners lift the trophy over its 28-year history with Lynn-Avon United from Auckland being the most successful and Wellington United being the current holders from the 2021 season.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Dates | 22 April 2022 – 11 September 2022 |
| Teams | 56 |
| Defending champions | Wellington United |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Auckland United |
| Runner-up | Northern Rovers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 3 |
| Goals scored | 27 (9 per match) |
The 2022 competition had four rounds before quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final. Competition ran in three regions (northern, central/capital, southern) until the quarter-finals, from which stage the draw will be open. In all, 56 teams entered the competition this year which means the cup had a preliminary round added for the Mainland region.