Auckland FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2025-26 PLAYOFFS
Overview
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Auckland FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- VIDEO_ASSISTANT_REFEREE_N1 Kearney Robinson
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Sam Kelly (Australia)
- Assistant 1 Anton Shchetinin
- Assistant 2 Astro Sakalis (Australia)
- 4th Official Shaun Evans
23 games this season
🟨 0.4/game
⚽ 3.7 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Auckland FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Apr | Auckland FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Auckland FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 42 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 9 / 6 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 42 | Scored | 46 |
| 29 | Conceded | 36 |
| +13 | GD | +10 |
| 1.62 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 42% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Auckland FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Auckland FC
| Sam Cosgrove | 12 G | 4 A |
| Jesse Randall | 9 G | 8 A |
| Lachlan Brook | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 6 G | 4 A |
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Auckland FC is hosting Adelaide United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Auckland FC and Adelaide United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Adelaide United FC have won 368 goals from 233 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Yaya Dukuly, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Auckland FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 24' Magnificent from Lachlan Brook! That is 12 goals in 233 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Adelaide United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Auckland FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' Ryan White has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 49' Auckland FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Luis Gallegos scoring 1 goals.
- 54' Auckland FC are deployed in a 4-2-2-2 today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's 4-3-3 shape.
- 59' 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 Anselmo suffering a number of foals already.
- 63' A goal from the Australia international Harry Crawford! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-1!
- 64' The deadlock is broken! Harry Crawford gets on the scoresheet on 64 minutes.
- 65' A moment of madness from Steve Corica on 65 minutes earns him a card. Auckland FC will be frustrated.
- 66' Auckland FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 71' Sam Cosgrove is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Auckland FC tonight.
- 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Craig Goodwin on 78 minutes.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Craig Goodwin is booked for Adelaide United FC — card on 79.
- 80' Auckland FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 85' A quiet spell here at Mt Smart Stadium. Adelaide United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Panagiotis Kikianis picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- It finishes all square. Auckland FC and Adelaide United FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Auckland FC Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 77
- 9
- 6
- 17
- 23
- 3
- 10
- 7
- 21
Bench
- 27
- 4
- 15
- 14
- 18
- 12
- 57
Coach
Steve Corica
Adelaide United FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 87
- 14
- 19
- 22
- 3
- 23
- 55
- 4
- 12
- 44
- 58
Bench
- 11
- 10
- 40
- 62
- 52
- 42
- 35
Coach
Ayrton Andrioli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Logan Rogerson | 3 |
| Archie Goodwin | 2 |
| Zach Clough | 2 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 2 |
| Jake Girdwood-Reich | 1 |
| Neyder Moreno | 1 |
| Jordan Elsey | 1 |
| Bart Vriends | 1 |
Head to Head
Auckland FC Form
Adelaide United FC Form
2026-05-09
Auckland FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2026-04-26
Melbourne City FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2026-04-19
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
W
2026-04-11
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2026-04-03
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Auckland FC
D
2026-03-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–4
Adelaide United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64
Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Auckland FC or Adelaide United FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Auckland FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
60%
Auckland FC or Adelaide United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Auckland FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Auckland FC
| Handicap | Auckland FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.