Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Macarthur FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 20 Apr 2024 · 09:45 UTC Campbelltown Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jed Drew 27' Y
Ivan Vujica 37' R
Kearyn Baccus 41' Y
Tommy Smith 67' R
Y 90' Luke Brattan

Overview

Match Preview

Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Campbelltown Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Elder
  • 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

6
1
5
Macarthur FC 12 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-20 Macarthur FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2023-12-09 Sydney FC 0–2 Macarthur FC 2022-12-24 Sydney FC 0–3 Macarthur FC 2022-10-29 Macarthur FC 2–3 Sydney FC 2022-03-30 Sydney FC 2–2 Macarthur FC

Recent Form

Macarthur FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Sydney FC H 1–0 W
12 Apr Adelaide United FC A 2–1 W
06 Apr Western United FC A 2–4 L
01 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 1–3 L
16 Mar Brisbane Roar FC A 2–1 W
10 Mar Central Coast Mariners FC H 0–3 L
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Macarthur FC A 0–1 L
13 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 2–1 W
07 Apr Newcastle United Jets FC A 1–3 L
03 Apr Perth Glory FC A 1–1 D
30 Mar Central Coast Mariners FC H 2–0 W
16 Mar Wellington Phoenix FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Macarthur FC Sydney FC
#7 Position #5
34 Points 39
26 Played 26
9 / 7 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 6 / 9
37 Scored 33
44 Conceded 25
-7 GD +8
1.31 PPG 1.50
35% Win % 42%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Macarthur FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' The 36-year-old Tommy Smith has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Brazil international Gabriel Lacerda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' It’s high time Mile Sterjovski made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 21' The Macarthur FC bench stirs into life. Raphael Borges Rodrigues is withdrawn and Charles M'Mombwa gets his opportunity.
  • 26' Macarthur FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 27' Poor challenge from Jed Drew. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 37' Ivan Vujica has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 37.
  • 41' That is a card for Macarthur FC. Kearyn Baccus will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Robert Mak is hanging Corey Hollman on the field on 46 minute.
  • 49' Jed Drew does the damage! The net is bulging and Macarthur FC surge ahead!
  • 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 64' Jaiden Kucharski, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 67' Tommy Smith has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 67.
  • 69' Sydney FC make a change. Max Burgess trudges off to be replaced by Jaiden Kucharski on 69 minutes.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Macarthur FC. Jed Drew is replaced by Daniel De Silva.
  • 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 82' The Macarthur FC bench stirs into life. Valere Germain is withdrawn and Kealey Adamson gets his opportunity.
  • 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Luke Brattan.
  • 90' Joel King makes way for Nathan Amanatidis at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
  • Sydney FC will have plenty to reflect on. Macarthur FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mile Sterjovski

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ulises Davila 3
Robert Mak 3
Adrian Segecic 3
Patrick Wood 2
Bachana Arabuli 2
Trent Buhagiar 2
Alex Susnjar 2
Joe Lolley 1

Head to Head

2024-04-20 Macarthur FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2023-12-09 Sydney FC 0–2 Macarthur FC 2022-12-24 Sydney FC 0–3 Macarthur FC 2022-10-29 Macarthur FC 2–3 Sydney FC 2022-03-30 Sydney FC 2–2 Macarthur FC

Macarthur FC Form

2024-04-20 Macarthur FC 1–0 Sydney FC W 2024-04-12 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Macarthur FC W 2024-04-06 Western United FC 4–2 Macarthur FC L 2024-04-01 Macarthur FC 1–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-03-16 Brisbane Roar FC 1–2 Macarthur FC W 2024-03-10 Macarthur FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC L

Sydney FC Form

2024-04-20 Macarthur FC 1–0 Sydney FC L 2024-04-13 Sydney FC 2–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-04-07 Newcastle United Jets FC 3–1 Sydney FC L 2024-04-03 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Sydney FC D 2024-03-30 Sydney FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2024-03-16 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Sydney FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34 Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Macarthur FC or Sydney FC 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Macarthur FC43% Draw27% Sydney FC30%
Actual: Macarthur FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Macarthur FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Sydney FC
57%
Macarthur FC or Sydney FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Macarthur FC27% Draw48% Sydney FC25%
Actual: Macarthur FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC

Handicap Macarthur FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✗
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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