Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee George Lakrindis
- Referee
5 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.2 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
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-26
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2024-11-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
2024-02-11
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
2023-11-05
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2023-01-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Mar | Western United FC | H | 2–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Western United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Auckland FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #12 |
| 48 | Points | 21 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 15 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 15 |
| 55 | Scored | 27 |
| 39 | Conceded | 43 |
| +16 | GD | -16 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 0.81 |
| 58% | Win % | 19% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 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
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/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 |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Bozhidar Kraev | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ryan Fraser | 4 G | 3 A |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Newcastle United Jets FC have kicked off against Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 3' Oscar Priestman picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 8' Charles M'Mombwa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 208 appearances.
- 13' Jarrod Carluccio, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 18' Clayton Taylor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. Newcastle United Jets FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Western Sydney Wanderers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 30.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The 25-year-old Kosta Grozos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Newcastle United Jets FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Zac Sapsford. He replaces Aydan Hammond on 46 minute.
- 51' Aydan Hammond has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' A goal from the Australia international Zac Sapsford! He fires home on 57 to make it 0-1!
- 60' It’s gonna be a card for Daniel Wilmering.
- 65' The Newcastle United Jets FC bench stirs into life. Charles M'Mombwa is withdrawn and Lachlan Bayliss gets his opportunity.
- 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Aleksandar Susnjar.
- 79' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' The whistle greets Joshua Brillante as he departs to be replaced by Mata.
- 82' Newcastle United Jets FC make a change. Lachlan Rose trudges off to be replaced by Ben Gibson on 82 minutes.
- 83' Dane Ingham gets the nod from Newcastle United Jets FC. He replaces Clayton Taylor and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' A quiet spell here at McDonald Jones Stadium. Western Sydney Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' Dane Ingham has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 89.
- 90' Oscar Priestman makes way for Mohamed Al-Taay at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Newcastle United Jets FC 0-1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 20
- 23
- 19
- 1
-
9
Lachlan Rose ↓ Ben Gibson 82'
- 39
- 7
- 15
- 17
-
13
Clayton Taylor ↓ Dane Ingham 83'
Bench
- 21
- 33
- 4
- 6
-
14
Dane Ingham ↑ 83'
-
37
Lachlan Bayliss ↑ 65'
-
22
Ben Gibson ↑ 82'
Coach
Robert Stanton
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 26
- 20
- 3
- 23
- 14
-
25
Joshua Brillante ↓ Mata 80'
- 4
- 18
- 22
-
21
Aydan Hammond ↓ Zac Sapsford 46'
Bench
-
64
Mata ↑ 80'
- 19
-
9
Marcus Antonsson ↑ 80'
- 30
-
6
Mohamed Al-Taay ↑ 90'
-
17
Jarrod Carluccio ↑ 46'
-
7
Zac Sapsford ↑ 46'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Angus Thurgate | 4 |
| Jason Hoffman | 4 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 4 |
| Roy O'Donovan | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Samuel Silvera | 2 |
| Mitch Duke | 2 |
| Jack Rodwell | 2 |
Head to Head
2025-04-26
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2024-11-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
2024-02-11
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
2023-11-05
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2023-01-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2025-04-26
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2025-04-20
Sydney FC
3–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2025-04-12
Newcastle United Jets FC
6–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2025-04-06
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2025-03-28
Macarthur FC
3–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2025-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–6
Western United FC
L
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2025-04-26
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2025-04-19
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Melbourne City FC
D
2025-04-13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Western United FC
W
2025-04-05
Auckland FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2025-03-29
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2025-03-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.15
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
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 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
55%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
3.4%
0 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

