Newcastle United Jets FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Newcastle United Jets FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Andrej Giev
- Referee Scott Edeling
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #2 |
| 48 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 15 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 55 | Scored | 46 |
| 39 | Conceded | 36 |
| +16 | GD | +10 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 58% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Newcastle United Jets FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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 Paul Izzo suffering a number of foals already.
- 9' The referee shows Newcastle United Jets FC player a Yellow card on 9.
- 14' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 19' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 19 minutes.
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 26' Newcastle United Jets FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
- 31' It’s high time Ernie Merrick made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' Ersan Adem Gulum has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Newcastle United Jets FC and Adelaide United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Newcastle United Jets FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathan Konstandopoulos on 51.
- 55' A stunning finish from Andrew Nabbout — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United Jets FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' Lachlan Jackson gets the nod from Newcastle United Jets FC. He replaces Johnny Koutroumbis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' George Blackwood makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Adelaide United FC are in front.
- 72' Newcastle United Jets FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Jason Hoffman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wayne Brown at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Mark Ochieng is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Newcastle United Jets FC tonight.
- 81' Nikola Mileusnic makes way for Mark Ochieng at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
- 82' Adelaide United FC make a change. George Blackwood trudges off to be replaced by Apostolos Stamatelopoulos on 82 minutes.
- 83' Fresh legs for Newcastle United Jets FC! Kosta Petratos comes on to replace Joseph Champness.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Isaias on 87 minutes.
- 88' Vince Lia is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
- 89' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dimi Petratos makes it 2-1.
- 90' Adelaide United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 90 minute. Vince Lia leaves to be changed by Taylor Regan.
- The points are shared — Newcastle United Jets FC 2-1 Adelaide United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 4
- 13
- 18
- 44
- 5
- 6
- 24
-
10
Wayne Brown ↓ Jason Hoffman 75'
- 15
Bench
-
22
Lachlan Jackson ↑ 65'
-
3
Jason Hoffman ↑ 75'
-
19
Kosta Petratos ↑ 83'
- 30
- 23
Coach
Ernie Merrick
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 2
- 23
- 8
- 7
-
6
Vince Lia ↓ Taylor Regan 90'
- 16
- 29
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↓ Mark Ochieng 81'
- 14
- 22
Bench
- 24
- 1
-
5
Taylor Regan ↑ 90'
- 25
-
12
Mark Ochieng ↑ 81'
Coach
Marco Kurz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 6 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Stefan Mauk | 3 |
| Ben Kantarovski | 3 |
| Angus Thurgate | 2 |
| Zach Clough | 2 |
| Mathew Millar | 2 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
Adelaide United FC Form
2017-12-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2017-12-08
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2017-12-01
Adelaide United FC
0–1
Sydney FC
L
2017-11-26
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2017-11-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2017-11-11
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.12
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
46%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Adelaide United FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.4%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 15% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 20% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.