Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Adelaide United FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2025-26
Adelaide United FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Auckland FC
Fri 3 Apr 2026 · 08:35 UTC Coopers Stadium 13,725 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ethan Alagich 25' 1–0
1–1 48' Luis Gallegos
Y 23' Jake Girdwood-Reich
Y 45' Luis Gallegos
Juan Muniz 45' Y
Y 53' Sam Cosgrove
Y 57' Steve Corica
Y 57' Louis Verstraete
Y 89' Hiroki Sakai
Brody Burkitt 89' Y
Y 90' Guillermo May Bartesaghi
Y 90' Callan Elliot
Y 90' Daniel Hall

Overview

Match Preview

Adelaide United FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Alex King
  • Assistant 1 Emma Kocbek (Australia)
  • Assistant 2 Astro Sakalis (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

4
2
Adelaide United FC 6 games · Avg 3.7 goals Auckland FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-03 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Auckland FC 2025-11-01 Auckland FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2025-03-01 Auckland FC 4–4 Adelaide United FC 2025-01-22 Adelaide United FC 2–2 Auckland FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Auckland FC H 1–1 D
20 Mar Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 4–2 W
14 Mar Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–1 D
06 Mar Wellington Phoenix FC H 1–1 D
27 Feb Melbourne Victory FC A 1–1 D
20 Feb Perth Glory FC H 4–0 W
Auckland FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Adelaide United FC A 1–1 D
21 Mar Macarthur FC H 1–2 L
14 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC A 2–1 W
08 Mar Perth Glory FC H 2–2 D
28 Feb Melbourne City FC H 3–0 W
21 Feb Wellington Phoenix FC A 5–0 W

Season Stats

Adelaide United FC Auckland FC
#2 Position #3
43 Points 42
26 Played 26
12 / 7 / 7 W / D / L 11 / 9 / 6
46 Scored 42
36 Conceded 29
+10 GD +13
1.65 PPG 1.62
46% Win % 42%

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Adelaide United FC launch into their encounter with Auckland FC.
  • 5' Auckland FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 10' Auckland FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Cameron Howieson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Adelaide United FC so far.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 23' Poor challenge from Jake Girdwood-Reich. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 25' What composure from Ethan Alagich! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 30' 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 Ryan White suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' Hiroki Sakai needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 40' Adelaide United FC currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 45' Auckland FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 48' Luis Gallegos does the damage! The net is bulging and Auckland FC surge ahead!
  • 53' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sam Cosgrove on 53 minutes.
  • 57' Steve Corica catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 57.
  • 62' Auckland FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 65' Auckland FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hiroki Sakai is hanging Jake Girdwood-Reich on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' Louis Verstraete makes way for Cameron Howieson at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Auckland FC.
  • 74' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anselmo is hanging Johnny Yull on the field on 74 minute.
  • 79' Brody Burkitt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Juan Muniz on 79 minute.
  • 83' Another change for Auckland FC made on 83 minute. Jesse Randall leaves to be changed by Logan Rogerson.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Yaya Dukuly is replaced by Luke Duzel.
  • 89' The referee has no hesitation. Hiroki Sakai is booked for Auckland FC — card on 89.
  • 90' Guillermo May Bartesaghi is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Adelaide United FC and Auckland FC share the spoils 1-1.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Auckland FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Logan Rogerson 3
Guillermo May Bartesaghi 2
Archie Goodwin 2
Zach Clough 2
Harry Crawford 1
Ethan Alagich 1
Lachlan Brook 1
Luis Gallegos 1

Head to Head

2026-04-03 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Auckland FC 2025-11-01 Auckland FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2025-03-01 Auckland FC 4–4 Adelaide United FC 2025-01-22 Adelaide United FC 2–2 Auckland FC

Adelaide United FC Form

2026-04-03 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Auckland FC D 2026-03-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–4 Adelaide United FC W 2026-03-14 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC D 2026-03-06 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2026-02-27 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC D 2026-02-20 Adelaide United FC 4–0 Perth Glory FC W

Auckland FC Form

2026-04-03 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Auckland FC D 2026-03-21 Auckland FC 1–2 Macarthur FC L 2026-03-14 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Auckland FC W 2026-03-08 Auckland FC 2–2 Perth Glory FC D 2026-02-28 Auckland FC 3–0 Melbourne City FC W 2026-02-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–5 Auckland FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.59 Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 Auckland FC xG
I would bet for: Adelaide United FC or Auckland FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Adelaide United FC38% Draw26% Auckland FC36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Adelaide United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Auckland FC
62%
Adelaide United FC or Auckland FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Adelaide United FC28% Draw42% Auckland FC30%
Actual: Adelaide United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 2
5.4%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap Adelaide United FC covers Push Auckland FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.