Sydney FC vs Western United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Western United FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jack Morgan
- Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Newcastle United Jets FC 26 48 2 Adelaide United FC 26 43 3 Auckland FC 26 42 4 Melbourne Victory FC 26 40 5 Sydney FC 26 39 6 Melbourne City FC 26 38 7 Macarthur FC 26 34 8 Wellington Phoenix FC 26 33 9 Central Coast Mariners FC 26 32 10 Perth Glory FC 26 31 11 Brisbane Roar FC 26 26 12 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 21 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 14 Dec Western United FC H 3–4 L 08 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–2 L 23 Nov Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 4–2 W 10 Nov Macarthur FC H 1–2 L 01 Nov Brisbane Roar FC A 3–2 W 27 Oct Auckland FC A 0–1 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 14 Dec Sydney FC A 4–3 W 07 Dec Macarthur FC H 0–0 D 01 Dec Melbourne Victory FC H 1–3 L 22 Nov Perth Glory FC A 3–1 W 09 Nov Adelaide United FC A 1–2 L 04 Nov Melbourne City FC H 0–1 L Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history42% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Sydney FC to score. At the same time, Western United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' GOAL! Noah Botic scores on 3. Assisted by Hiroshi Ibusuki
- 8' It’s gonna be a card for Noah Botic.
- 13' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' Charbel Shamoon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' Western United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 19.
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rhys Bozinovski on 27.
- 32' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 35' The referee calls foul for Dylan Leonard. He receives a card.
- 37' What an equalizer from Adrian Segecic!
- 39' Sydney FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 39.
- 44' Western United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Abel Walatee puts Western United FC on the lead.
- 47' Adrian Segecic with the second goal in the match!
- 52' It looks surprising Western United FC does not make any changes. Matthew Sutton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' Kane Vidmar is replacing Charbel Shamoon for the Western United FC side.
- 59' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Jordan Courtney-Perkins gets a card.
- 62' Rhys Bozinovski puts Western United FC on the lead.
- 67' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jordan Lauton suffering a number of foals already.
- 68' GOAL! Rhyan Grant scores on 68. Assisted by Anas Ouahim
- 73' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 77' Michael Ruhs is replacing Noah Botic for the Western United FC side.
- 81' The whistle greets Adrian Segecic as he departs to be replaced by Jaiden Kucharski.
- 85' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Rhys Bozinovski by Jordan Lauton on 85 minute.
- 87' Sensational shot from Michael Ruhs. Western United FC is back in the lead.
- 89' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Alexandar Popovic departs to be replaced by Aaron Gurd.
- 90' Tiago Quintal is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- With this win, Western United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Sydney FC
Starting XI- 10
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11
Douglas Costa ↓ Tiago Quintal 81'
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- 23
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- 9
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8
Anas Ouahim ↓ Patrick Wood 89'
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- 7
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41
Alexandar Popovic ↓ Aaron Gurd 89'
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Bench- 16
- 15
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13
Patrick Wood ↑ 89'
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3
Aaron Gurd ↑ 89'
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25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 81'
- 30
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20
Tiago Quintal ↑ 81'
Coach Ufuk TalayWestern United FC
Starting XI- 33
- 32
- 13
- 6
- 9
- 77
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23
Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 85'
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19
Noah Botic ↓ Michael Ruhs 77'
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29
Charbel Shamoon ↓ Kane Vidmar 54'
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Abel Walatee ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 77'
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Bench- 7
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24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 77'
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22
Kane Vidmar ↑ 54'
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44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 85'
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10
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 77'
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Coach John Aloisi -
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Western United FC Form
2024-12-14 Sydney FC 3–4 Western United FC W 2024-12-07 Western United FC 0–0 Macarthur FC D 2024-12-01 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-11-22 Perth Glory FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2024-11-09 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2024-11-04 Western United FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC L