Nicknamed the Lions, Sturt are associated with FFSA, and they currently play in State league 1.

In 2020 the Lions were again Champions of State League 1 after defeating South Adelaide over 2 legs before beating White City in the Promotion Final.

Federici scored 6 goals in his first 7 appearances for Sturt and his performances have been acclaimed in the local media.

[1] In August 2021 Sturt signed Adelaide United legend Michael Marrone.

After amassing 250+ games in the A-League and making 1 appearance for the National Team, Michael returned to the local league with Sturt.