 Knights qualified for the 2019 FFA Cup, managing impressive wins over league-leaders Avondale FC and old foes South Melbourne in the qualifying stages.Melbourne Knights were drawn against A-League side Adelaide United FC in the Round of 32, ultimately going down 5–2 in the clash played in front of 4,078 fans at Knights Stadium.4 days later, a second cup run came to an end for the Knights, losing 1–0 to Hume City in the 2019 Dockerty Cup final.