Football Australia is investigating allegations that players registered with an Adelaide soccer club manipulated matches and illegally gambled on their own games during the 2026 season.The Cove FC has responded to the reports by stating the club itself is not under investigation, and that the allegations concern ‘a very small number of individuals’ registered with the club. The Trott Park club, in Adelaide’s southern suburbs, released a statement on Friday after reports emerged of the integrity probe.Football SA has confirmed an investigation involving players registered with Cove during the 2026 season, with Football Australia handling the matter.’The Club wishes to make clear that The Cove FC itself is not under investigation,’ chairman Phil Hole said in the statement.’The allegations concern a very small number of individuals registered with the Club during the 2026 season.’ Players registered with The Cove FC during the 2026 season are the subject of an ongoing Football Australia integrity investigation The probe reportedly concerns allegations of match-fixing and illegal betting on players’ own gamesAccording to News Corp, the allegations involve competition manipulation and illegal betting on the players’ own matches.No individuals or specific fixtures have been publicly identified in the supplied statements, and no findings or penalties have been announced.Football Australia told 10 News Adelaide that its disciplinary process was ongoing and it would not comment further while its integrity unit worked through the matter.Hole said Cove had cooperated with the national governing body throughout the investigation.’The Cove FC takes matters of sporting integrity extremely seriously and has cooperated promptly and fully with Football Australia since becoming aware of the allegations and throughout the investigative process,’ he said.’The Club respects the ongoing investigative process and will not comment further at this stage.’Football SA said Football Australia had exclusive jurisdiction to investigate the alleged integrity breaches, and that the state body would assist if requested.’Cove FC have been fully cooperative and supportive of the investigation by Football Australia,’ Football SA said. Chairman Phil Hole says Cove has cooperated fully with Football Australia throughout the investigative process’While the investigation remains active, Football SA is unable to provide details about the allegations or the parties involved.’Daily Mail has contacted South Australian Police for comment. Founded in 1983, Cove operates from the Southern Soccer Facility at Trott Park and has more than 800 members.Its senior teams compete at semi-professional level, while the club also provides junior, women’s, amateur, masters and inclusive football programs.Hole said the club remained focused on its members and community while the investigation continued.’We remain firmly committed to the values, standards and sporting integrity that underpin our Club,’ he said.’Our focus remains on our members, our community and building on the positive progress and success of The Cove FC.’