Sunday , 15 November 2026

Auckland FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Auckland FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sun 27 Oct 2024 · 03:00 UTC Mt Smart Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Luis Gallegos 24' Y
Logan Rogerson 61' Y
Y 67' Rhyan Grant
Daniel Hall 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Auckland FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Shaun Evans
  • Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

3
3
Auckland FC 6 games · Avg 2.2 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-27 Auckland FC 1–0 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Auckland FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct Sydney FC H 1–0 W
19 Oct Brisbane Roar FC H 2–0 W
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct Auckland FC A 0–1 L
19 Oct Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–1 W
18 May Central Coast Mariners FC A 0–0 D
10 May Central Coast Mariners FC H 1–2 L
04 May Macarthur FC H 4–0 W
28 Apr Perth Glory FC H 7–1 W

Season Stats

Auckland FC Sydney FC
#8 Position #2
5 Points 7
4 Played 4
1 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
6 Scored 7
7 Conceded 4
-1 GD +3
1.25 PPG 1.75
25% Win % 50%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Auckland FC are 8th (5 pts). Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Auckland FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Auckland FC
Lachlan Bayliss 2 G
Hiroki Sakai 1 G
Lachlan Brook 1 G
Luka Vicelich 1 G
Sydney FC
Aly Toure 4 G 1 A
Oriola Sunday 1 G 2 A
Gabriel Popovic 1 G
Rhys Youlley 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Auckland FC gets underway.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Auckland FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sydney FC's shape.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Auckland FC in their trying to find a way past Sydney FC's compact .
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 24' Luis Gallegos was booked on 24.
  • 29' Adrian Segecic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Auckland FC so far.
  • 34' 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 Hiroki Sakai suffering a number of foals already.
  • 36' Joe Lolley makes way for Patrick Wood at the 36 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
  • 41' Auckland FC is showing some good football. However, Auckland FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 46' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 50' Adrian Segecic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Corey Hollman at the 50 minute mark.
  • 55' Logan Rogerson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Logan Rogerson.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Auckland FC. Cameron Howieson is replaced by Jake Brimmer.
  • 67' Rhyan Grant has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 67.
  • 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ufuk Talay will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 77' Auckland FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 78' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Hall is booked for Auckland FC — card on 78.
  • 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Auckland FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 89' Max Mata gets the nod from Auckland FC. He replaces Guillermo May Bartesaghi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Joel King is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan Courtney-Perkins at the 90 minute mark.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Auckland FC take all three points.

Lineups

Auckland FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.16 Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Auckland FC or Sydney FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Auckland FC41% Draw29% Sydney FC30%
Actual: Auckland FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Auckland FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sydney FC
59%
Auckland FC or Sydney FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Auckland FC25% Draw51% Sydney FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Auckland FC

Handicap Auckland FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 20% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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