Monday , 5 October 2026

Newcastle United Jets FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Newcastle United Jets FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 4 Jan 2025 · 06:00 UTC McDonald Jones Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Daniel Wilmering 31' Y
Phillip Cancar 59' Y
Y 64' Hayden Matthews
Y 69' Anthony Caceres
Y 90' Zachary de Jesus

Overview

Match Preview

Newcastle United Jets FC vs Sydney FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Kersey
  • Referee Alex King

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
4
10
Newcastle United Jets FC 20 games · Avg 3.2 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Sydney FC 2024-04-07 Newcastle United Jets FC 3–1 Sydney FC 2024-01-19 Sydney FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-04-29 Sydney FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-01-01 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–2 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Newcastle United Jets FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jan Sydney FC H 2–2 D
28 Dec Wellington Phoenix FC A 1–2 L
14 Dec Perth Glory FC A 4–0 W
07 Dec Adelaide United FC H 0–1 L
30 Nov Auckland FC A 0–2 L
22 Nov Central Coast Mariners FC H 1–2 L
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jan Newcastle United Jets FC A 2–2 D
28 Dec Melbourne Victory FC H 3–0 W
20 Dec Adelaide United FC A 3–3 D
14 Dec Western United FC H 3–4 L
08 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–2 L
23 Nov Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 4–2 W

Season Stats

Newcastle United Jets FC Sydney FC
#1 Position #5
48 Points 39
26 Played 26
15 / 3 / 8 W / D / L 11 / 6 / 9
55 Scored 33
39 Conceded 25
+16 GD +8
1.85 PPG 1.50
58% Win % 42%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds McDonald Jones Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Newcastle United Jets FC and Sydney FC.
  • 5' Australia international Aaron Gurd has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Newcastle United Jets FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Sydney FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 31' Daniel Wilmering was booked on 31.
  • 36' 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.
  • 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Newcastle United Jets FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' Aaron Gurd adds to his 0 season tally! Sydney FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' The whistle greets Jordan Courtney-Perkins as he departs to be replaced by Joel King.
  • 51' Newcastle United Jets FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 3 times this season with Newcastle United Jets FC winning 66.67% of all matches.
  • 59' That looks like a foul for a card for Phillip Cancar.
  • 64' Hayden Matthews has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 64.
  • 69' It’s gonna be a card for Anthony Caceres.
  • 72' The Australia Clayton Taylor breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 1-1!
  • 74' Sydney FC make a change. Adrian Segecic trudges off to be replaced by Jaiden Kucharski on 74 minutes.
  • 75' Patryk Klimala makes way for Patrick Wood at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
  • 77' Sydney FC make a change. Aaron Gurd trudges off to be replaced by Zachary de Jesus on 77 minutes.
  • 78' Magnificent from Joe Lolley! That is 52 goals in 374 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 81' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 81 minute. Ben Gibson leaves to be changed by Will Dobson.
  • 85' Lachlan Bayliss makes way for Christian Bracco at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
  • 89' Anthony Caceres has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
  • 90' Zachary de Jesus has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • 90' Justin Vidic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eli Adams at the 90 minute mark.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robert Stanton

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Adam Le Fondre 5
Max Burgess 2
Eli Adams 2
Kosta Barbarouses 2
Clayton Taylor 2
Milos Ninkovic 2
Archie Goodwin 2
Patrick Wood 2

Head to Head

2025-01-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Sydney FC 2024-04-07 Newcastle United Jets FC 3–1 Sydney FC 2024-01-19 Sydney FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-04-29 Sydney FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-01-01 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–2 Sydney FC

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2025-01-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2024-12-28 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2024-12-14 Perth Glory FC 0–4 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2024-12-07 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–1 Adelaide United FC L 2024-11-30 Auckland FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2024-11-22 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L

Sydney FC Form

2025-01-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2024-12-28 Sydney FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2024-12-20 Adelaide United FC 3–3 Sydney FC D 2024-12-14 Sydney FC 3–4 Western United FC L 2024-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Sydney FC L 2024-11-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58 Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Newcastle United Jets FC or Sydney FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Newcastle United Jets FC36% Draw26% Sydney FC38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Sydney FC
64%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Sydney FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Newcastle United Jets FC27% Draw42% Sydney FC31%
Actual: Newcastle United Jets FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 0
5.3%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC

Handicap Newcastle United Jets FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 17% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 19% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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