Sunday , 16 August 2026

Melbourne City FC vs Perth Glory FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Melbourne City FC
8 – 0
Full Time
Perth Glory FC
Sun 14 Apr 2024 · 05:00 UTC AAMI Park HT 45' · FT 45'
James Jeggo 43' Y
Y 83' Jarrod Carluccio
Leo Natel 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Melbourne City FC vs Perth Glory FC — A League at AAMI Park.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Referee Sarah Ho (Australia)
19 games this season 🟨 1.0/game ⚽ 5.0 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

9
5
5
Melbourne City FC 19 games · Avg 3.5 goals Perth Glory FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-14 Melbourne City FC 8–0 Perth Glory FC 2024-02-02 Perth Glory FC 4–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-12-08 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-02-11 Perth Glory FC 2–4 Melbourne City FC 2022-11-05 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Perth Glory FC

Recent Form

Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Apr Perth Glory FC H 8–0 W
06 Apr Melbourne Victory FC A 1–2 L
02 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–2 L
30 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC H 0–0 D
12 Mar Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 7–0 W
09 Mar Wellington Phoenix FC H 1–0 W
Perth Glory FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Apr Melbourne City FC A 0–8 L
07 Apr Adelaide United FC H 2–4 L
03 Apr Sydney FC H 1–1 D
31 Mar Melbourne Victory FC A 1–2 L
16 Mar Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
09 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Melbourne City FC Perth Glory FC
#6 Position #10
38 Points 31
26 Played 26
10 / 8 / 8 W / D / L 8 / 7 / 11
33 Scored 32
33 Conceded 39
+0 GD -7
1.46 PPG 1.19
38% Win % 31%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
15% Clean Sheets
Perth Glory FC this season

Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts). Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Perth Glory FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
Max Caputo 8 G 1 A
Marcus Younis 7 G 3 A
Medin Memeti 5 G 1 A
Perth Glory FC
Tom Lawrence 5 G 2 A
Adam Taggart 5 G 1 A
Nicholas Pennington 5 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Melbourne City FC to score. At the same time, Perth Glory FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Perth Glory FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mike van Houten might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 14' What a strike from Leo Natel! The score is 1-0.
  • 16' Assisted by Mathew Leckie with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tolgay Arslan makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 19' Goal! Kaelan Majekodunmi scores his 3 goal in 209 matches.
  • 24' 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 Riley Warland suffering a number of foals already.
  • 26' Tolgay Arslan with the second goal in the match!
  • 28' The whistle greets Riley Warland as he departs to be replaced by Johnny Koutroumbis.
  • 29' Magnificent from Leo Natel! That is 10 goals in 149 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jacob Muir made 209 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' Melbourne City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Perth Glory FC backline.
  • 43' The referee has no hesitation. James Jeggo is booked for Melbourne City FC — card on 43.
  • 46' Jacob Muir makes way for Joshua Rawlins at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Perth Glory FC.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at AAMI Park. Melbourne City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' Melbourne City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 60' Jamie MacLaren doubles the advantage! 5-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Alessandro Lopane. He replaces Mathew Leckie on 62 minute.
  • 63' Perth Glory FC ring the changes. Bruce Kamau has done his job and it is now time for Jarrod Carluccio to step up.
  • 68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 73' A goal from the Germany international Tolgay Arslan! He fires home on 73 to make it 6-1!
  • 76' The Perth Glory FC bench stirs into life. Adam Taggart is withdrawn and Joel Anasmo gets his opportunity.
  • 77' The whistle greets Tolgay Arslan as he departs to be replaced by Max Caputo.
  • 82' 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.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Jarrod Carluccio argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 86' Magnificent from Steven Ugarkovic! That is 12 goals in 206 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 89' That is a card for Melbourne City FC. Leo Natel will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Melbourne City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Terry Antonis is hanging Leo Natel on the field on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Melbourne City FC and Perth Glory FC share the spoils 8-0.

Lineups

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mike van Houten

Perth Glory FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 7
Tolgay Arslan 5
Mathew Leckie 4
Florin Berenguer 3
Callum Timmins 3
Steven Ugarkovic 3
Bruno Fornaroli 3
Adam Taggart 2

Head to Head

2024-04-14 Melbourne City FC 8–0 Perth Glory FC 2024-02-02 Perth Glory FC 4–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-12-08 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-02-11 Perth Glory FC 2–4 Melbourne City FC 2022-11-05 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Perth Glory FC

Melbourne City FC Form

2024-04-14 Melbourne City FC 8–0 Perth Glory FC W 2024-04-06 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC L 2024-04-02 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC L 2024-03-30 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2024-03-12 Melbourne City FC 7–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-03-09 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Wellington Phoenix FC W

Perth Glory FC Form

2024-04-14 Melbourne City FC 8–0 Perth Glory FC L 2024-04-07 Perth Glory FC 2–4 Adelaide United FC L 2024-04-03 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Sydney FC D 2024-03-31 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Perth Glory FC L 2024-03-16 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-03-09 Perth Glory FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.21 Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 Perth Glory FC xG
I would bet for: Melbourne City FC to win 76% + Over 2.5 goals 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC76% Draw15% Perth Glory FC9%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

Melbourne City FC or Draw
91%
Draw or Perth Glory FC
24%
Melbourne City FC or Perth Glory FC
85%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC62% Draw30% Perth Glory FC8%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 8–0 not predicted
8 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
9.3%
2 – 0
9.1%
3 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
7.4%
4 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 1
5.4%
5 – 0
4.7%
5 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC

Handicap Melbourne City FC covers Push Perth Glory FC covers
-2.5 43% — 57%
-2 43% 20% 37%
-1.5 63% — 37%
-1 63% 18% 19%
-0.5 81% — 19%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
5% ✓

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