Newcastle United Jets FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Andrew Lindsay
- Referee Nathan MacDonald
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 0–4 | 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
18%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United Jets FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/3
76+
4/–
■ 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)
Newcastle United Jets FC
| Eli Adams | 10 G | 4 A |
| Clayton Taylor | 9 G | 3 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 8 G | 1 A |
| Xavier Bertoncello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Bayliss | 5 G | 3 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. Newcastle United Jets FC is hosting Adelaide United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Kusini Yengi adds to his 0 season tally! Adelaide United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 10' Adelaide United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 11' A goal from the Australia international Stefan Mauk! He fires home on 11 to make it 0-2!
- 15' The whistle greets Johnny Koutroumbis as he departs to be replaced by Valentino Yuel.
- 20' Newcastle United Jets FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Daniel Wilmering scoring 1 goals.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Craig Goodwin, as he is very good at scoring at McDonald Jones Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' The referee calls foul for Steven Ugarkovic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 40' Magnificent from Ben Halloran! That is 26 goals in 233 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 43' GOAL! Craig Goodwin fires home to make it 0-4!
- 46' It is a substitution in Newcastle United Jets FC team. Luka Prso is replaced by Ramy Najjarine on 46 minute.
- 49' Controversy at the stadium! Liridon Krasniqi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 51' It’s a booking for Newcastle United Jets FC player. Nigel Boogaard gets a Yellow card.
- 56' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 56 minute. Nigel Boogaard leaves to be changed by Lachlan Jackson.
- 61' Adelaide United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 66' 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.
- 68' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Joshua Cavallo is replaced by Joe Caletti.
- 69' Against the run of play, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' A moment of madness from Ramy Najjarine on 71 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United Jets FC will be frustrated.
- 74' Blake Archbold is ready to make an impact after coming on for Roy O'Donovan at the 74 minute mark.
- 74' A moment of madness from Kusini Yengi on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Adelaide United FC will be frustrated.
- 77' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 77 minute. Kusini Yengi leaves to be changed by Al Hassan Toure.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Pacifique Niyongabire. He replaces Javi Lopez on 81 minute.
- 86' 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 Connor O'Toole suffering a number of foals already.
- It finishes all square. Newcastle United Jets FC and Adelaide United FC share the spoils 1-4.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 16
- 4
- 2
- 44
- 6
- 32
-
9
Roy O'Donovan ↓ Blake Archbold 74'
- 1
- 33
-
21
Luka Prso ↓ Ramy Najjarine 46'
Bench
-
22
Lachlan Jackson ↑ 56'
-
11
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 46'
-
17
Valentino Yuel ↑ 15'
- 23
- 14
-
28
Blake Archbold ↑ 74'
-
8
Liridon Krasniqi ↑ 46'
Coach
Craig Deans
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 8
- 46
- 22
- 23
-
4
Ryan Strain ↓ Yarad Abetew 81'
- 6
- 11
- 26
-
27
Joshua Cavallo ↓ Joe Caletti 68'
-
29
Kusini Yengi ↓ Al Hassan Toure 77'
Bench
-
18
Joe Caletti ↑ 68'
-
24
Pacifique Niyongabire ↑ 81'
- 3
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↑ 77'
-
34
Yarad Abetew ↑ 81'
- 33
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 6 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Stefan Mauk | 3 |
| Ben Kantarovski | 3 |
| Andrew Nabbout | 2 |
| Angus Thurgate | 2 |
| Zach Clough | 2 |
| Mathew Millar | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2021-03-21
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–4
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-03-13
Sydney FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2021-03-05
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2021-02-28
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2021-02-21
Melbourne Victory FC
0–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-02-14
Brisbane Roar FC
0–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
Adelaide United FC Form
2021-03-21
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-03-13
Melbourne Victory FC
1–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-03-05
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-02-27
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-02-19
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-02-12
Macarthur FC
4–0
Adelaide United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.26
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
70%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Adelaide United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
5.7%
2 – 3
5.1%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.2%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 19% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 14% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.