 The parchment contained with the cup read;

"Football Challenge Cup, given by the Caledonian Society, Melbourne; won by University F. B. C.; Melbourne F. B. C.; and on 12 September 1863, by the Geelong F. B.C"

These matches were the starting of the league, as group of clubs where now playing, over the season to win Cup.Playing for the cup put more interest in football.